A vehicle height barrier is a simple and effective way to secure parking areas, garages, and other vulnerable areas with low hanging structures from large vehicles that could cause damage. K12 Defense Solutions manufacture standard and customized solutions for customers requiring a robust physical deterrent to large vehicles which could cause damage to facility overhangs …
Category Archives: Barrier
Net Grab Barrier
Q: What is a Net Grab Vehicle Barrier or Arrestor Net? A: A Net Grab Barriers is an Active Vehicle Barrier used at government and military installations to stop gate runners and to protect entry points against terrorist attacks. Most effective as a final denial barrier or for access control, Net Grab Vehicle Barriers are …
Mobile Vehicle Barriers
K12 DEFENSE – ENFORCER 1350RVB MERIDIAN ARCHER 1200 MIFRAM SECURITY – MVB MODULAR VEH. BARRIER Mobile vehicle barriers come in many shapes and sizes but do have many features in common. Let’s explore what makes these mobile vehicle barriers so unique: Wheels or casters for manual deployment No forklift required No power required Made of …
Why Use Bollards?
Q: Why use bollards for perimeter security? A: Why use bollards? Bollards are vertical posts that are secured to the ground to create a physical barrier to protect buildings, pedestrians, and other facilities from vehicular intrusion. Many large retailer are placing bollards in front of entrances and exits to reduce the risk of “crash and …
Crash Ratings for Bollards
Q: What are the crash ratings for bollards? A: The ASTM standards have replaced DoD standards as the most common standard for crash-testing gate or barrier systems. All crash tests will now be tested under the ASTM F2656 standard. THE 3 FACTORS THAT DETERMINE CRASH RATINGS Three basic factors determine crash test ratings: …
Shallow-Mount Vehicle Barrier
Q: What is a shallow-mount barrier? A: A shallow mount barrier is any type of vehicle crash barrier that is installed in a shallow footing, thus helping avoid disrupting utilities and other underground obstructions. Shallow mount barriers often require a larger surface footprint to accomplish the desired crash rating, which alleviates the need …
Surface Mount Tire Spike Barrier
Q: What is a surface mount tire spike barrier? A: Surface mount tire spike or tire shredder barriers are designed to arrest wrong way drivers and keep unauthorized vehicles from entering a secure area or parking lot. A surface mount tire or vehicle spike barrier uses teeth to puncture tires and deter gate runners and …
Surface Mount Beam Barrier
Q: What is a surface mount beam barrier? A surface mount beam barrier is made of reinforced steel and works much like a foundation beam barrier that uses vertical or horizontal actuation to move the beam into place for stopping traffic. Surface mount beam barriers are mounted to a subsurface foundation to keep them secure, …
Enforcer Anti-Ram Mobile Barrier
The Enforcer Anti-Ram Mobile Barrier (1350RVB) is a 10 foot Jersey style barrier made of reinforced steel and is 100% manually deployable with retractable wheels (no forklift or machinery required). Once in place, wheels can be raised within seconds, to secure barrier @ desired location. With its adjustable drop deck (tilt) trailer and 3 degree slope, …
MinuteMan Bollard System
MinuteMan Bollard System – Imagine the ability to fully deploy and take down a set of crash bollards in under 60 seconds. That’s exactly what you get with the MinuteMan 2-bollard array – Anti-Ram vehicular crash barrier protection at the push of a finger! Manually retractable bollards in under a minute. 1200-MRB Manually Retractable Bollards …