Perimeter access company Security Solutions has developed a crash rated road-blocker which meets BSI PAS 68:2010, (the impact test specification for vehicle security barriers).
As many modern traffic-flows on high security sites are designed to limit vehicle speeds, the security firm reports that it realised that there was a demand for a road blocker to be crash tested to just 30mph.
This new road blocker, SSCB, not only acts as a visual deterrent but also offers the makers say zero site penetration – up to speeds of 30mph. Footage of it bringing a 7.5 tonne vehicle to a complete halt is available to view at http://www.securitysolutionsgb.com/roadblockers.php
Brian Wilkinson, technical manager, said: "Many customers are paying a premium for a product which is over engineered for their requirements. Much has been done to slow traffic in high security settings with road-layouts, but we felt the road blockers on the market hadn’t moved with the times." The cheese wedge shaped road blocker is sunk into the roadway as one complete unit, for ease of installation and acts as what’s described as an aggressive visual deterrent. It is made of a galvanised steel box construction and two hydraulic rams. It is bedded into a pit with integral sub pumps for drainage.
Security Solutions offers a design, build, installation and maintenance service, using its own groundwork engineers for installation. The company has offices in Bolton, Glasgow, London and Birmingham. Its product range includes barriers, turnstiles, road blockers, bollards and gates. Established in 1985, the company was part of a management buyout six years ago. It is now headed by managing director Andrew Davies.
