Over
400+ Delta Scientific DSC2000 Barricades Deployed
Delta
Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems
used in the United States and internationally, has announced that it has
sold systems deploying over 400 DSC2000 shallow foundation barricades
to customers throughout the world. The barricade has been especially popular
at embassies and military bases.
'The
DSC2000 is one of our more popular products because, due to its shallow
foundation, the arrays can be quickly set up to protect an entrance,'
explains Delta Scientific Senior Vice President David Dickinson. 'The
DSC2000 is very easy to transport, quick to install and highly reliable.
Its incredibly fast operating speed of only 0.38 seconds and K12 crash
rating make it extremely popular in high threat applications, a major
reason for it attractiveness at embassies and military bases.'
Set in a foundation only 10 inches (25 cm) deep versus the standard 18
inches (46 cm) on most shallow foundation barriers, the Delta DSC2000
is designed for heavy use of more than 100,000 cycles per month, providing
increased security for high capacity locations. Multiple deployment configurations
make the DSC2000 valuable in a wide variety of applications, from wide
roadways to narrow driveways.
With its extremely shallow foundation and aesthetic design, it obviates
the concerns of interference with buried pipes, power lines and fiber
optic communication lines. The shallow foundation also reduces installation
complexity, time, materials and corresponding costs. The DSC2000 is perfect
for high water table locations and areas with corrosive soils.
Weighing only 1100 pounds (500 kg), the DSC2000 barricade is designed
for remote locations and developing country installations and engineered
to fit in a small shipping package, including air cargo containers. The
complete barricade system, including the hydraulic power unit, control
circuits and controls, all fit on two standard-sized pallets that can
easily by moved by a lightweight yard fork lift or pallet jack. One unit
can even be carried in the back of a pick-up truck. The barricade can
then be manhandled into place and installed without the use of power equipment.
This barricade can even be set up and serviced without needing to remove
the top plate.
In the lowered position, the DSC 2000’s barrier ramp is completely
flush with the roadway. Buttresses, counterweights and road plates do
not obstruct authorized pedestrian or vehicular traffic. The DSC2000 is
raised and lowered to and from the guard position via hydraulic cylinders
driven by Delta’s patented hydraulic power unit or manually.
The DSC2000 high speed, high security, shallow foundation barricade has
also been tested in the United Kingdom to stop a 7,500 kg (16,500 pound)
2-axle European truck traveling 80 kph (50 mph), meeting the BSI standard
PAS:68 2007.
Tel: 44-118 948 1133
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Web: http://www.deltascientific.com
