Perimeter Protection
With the school year approaching, ensuring the safety and security of educational institutions remains a top priority. Whether it's elementary schools, high schools, or colleges and universities, the increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic around these campuses presents unique challenges that require robust security measures. One effective solution to enhance perimeter security in these high-traffic areas is the deployment of vehicle barriers. In this blog, we will explore the importance of vehicle barriers in protecting educational facilities and how Barrier1 Systems' solutions can provide peace of mind throughout the academic year.
Military bases require robust security measures due to their critical role in national defense and the sensitive nature of their operations, equipment, and personnel. These facilities house classified information, advanced weaponry, and high-value assets essential to national security.
When protecting people and critical assets is the primary concern, Barrier1 Systems fabricates, manufactures, and installs a solution.
Barrier1 Systems offers a custom range of American-made, perimeter-hardening, vehicle barrier systems trusted by the world's leading security professionals.
From festivals and sporting events to nuclear or electric power stations and oil and gas sites, our crash-rated vehicle barriers provide protection when you need it. Barrier1 Systems' barriers also proudly protect the US Military and can be found at US military installations worldwide.
Holding 13 US patents and trusted by the Department of Defense, our mobile and fixed barrier options are the guardian of protection that you can trust.
Nothing gets past us!
High-Security Bollards
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M30–P1 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
Designed for high-security applications such as government facilities, DoD, airports, stadiums, and wherever high security is required around the perimeter.
Traditional, high-security, deep-mount bollard
Bollards tested as a single unit. Unique spacing and site conditions are easily accommodated.
Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P2 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
Designed for high-security applications such as government facilities, DoD, airports, stadiums, and wherever high security is required around the perimeter.
Traditional, high-security, deep-mount bollard
Bollards tested as a single unit. Unique spacing and site conditions are easily accommodated.
Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M30–P1 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
Ideal for locations that require high security bollards but have limited foundation depth to work with.
Traditional, high-security, shallow mount 3-bollard array.
12" & 13" deep foundations allow for installation where underground utilities prevent a traditional deep-mount bollard.
Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M40–P1 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
Ideal for locations that require high security bollards but have limited foundation depth to work with.
Traditional, high-security, shallow mount 3-bollard array.
12" & 13" deep foundations allow for installation where underground utilities prevent a traditional deep-mount bollard.
Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
PAS Crash Rating: PAS 68:2013 V/7500(N2)/48/90:0.0/0.0
High-security bollard, compact style, with integrated hydraulic aggregate and separate control unit. Ideal for high-security locations – Hospitals, Logistics, Data Centers, Courthouses, etc.
Hydraulic operation uses biodegradable fluid safe for sensitive environments.
Bollard remains in the raised position and can be lowered during power failure.
Optional LED lighting on top of bollard to increase visibility at night.
Optional stainless-steel finish.
Fully customizable controls available including wireless and networked options.
MUTCS and SDDCTEA approved signs and signal packages available.
Specifications, drawings, datasheet, and certifications available upon request.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
PAS Crash Rating: PAS 68:2013 V/7500(N3)/80/90:5.2/7.8
High-security bollard, compact style, with integrated hydraulic aggregate and separate control unit. Ideal for high-security locations – Hospitals, Logistics, Data Centers, Courthouses, etc.
Hydraulic operation uses biodegradable fluid safe for sensitive environments.
Bollard remains in the raised position and can be lowered during power failure.
Optional LED lighting on top of bollard to increase visibility at night.
Optional stainless-steel finish.
Fully customizable controls available including wireless and networked options.
MUTCS and SDDCTEA approved signs and signal packages available.
Specifications, drawings, datasheet, and certifications available upon request.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Can be easily raised or lowered, ensuring they are ready for use when needed.
Leaves no footprint when not deployed.
Automatic hydraulic bollard with built-in LED lights.
Emergency Fast Operation (EFO) is available upon request and allows a fast raising in less than 2 seconds.
In the event of a power failure, the bollard will remain in the raised position (manual release).
Specifications, drawings, datasheet, and certifications available upon request.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
PAS Crash Rating: PAS68:2013 V/7500(N3)/48/90: -0.5
Can be easily raised or lowered, ensuring they are ready for use when needed.
Leaves no footprint when not deployed.
Automatic hydraulic bollard with built-in LED lights.
Emergency Fast Operation (EFO) is available upon request and allows a fast raising in less than 2 seconds.
In the event of a power failure, the bollard will remain in the raised position (manual release).
Specifications, drawings, datasheet, and certifications available upon request.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M40–P1 per the ASTM F-2656-15 standard
Ideal for airport terminals, parking decks, subways, tunnels, city streets, or any location with shallow foundation. Requires only 4" excavation.
No tying, bolting, welding, assembly, or specialty subgrade required (allows for field adjustment).
Easy to install with turns and across-grade elevation changes.
Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
Engineered removable bollard available.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M30–P1 per the ASTM F-2656-15 standard
Ideal for locations that require high-security bollards but have limited foundation depth to work with.
Industry leading, high-security single shallow mount bollard.
10" & 14" foundations allow for installation where underground utilities would prevent deep-mounted bollards.
Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P1 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
Ideal for locations that require high-security bollards but have limited foundation depth to work with.
Industry leading, high-security single shallow mount bollard.
14" foundations allow for installation where underground utilities would prevent deep-mounted bollards.
Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M30–P1 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
Easily operated by 1 person.
Requires less than 35 lbs. force to raise or lower.
Lockable in raised or lowered positions. Flush with pavement when lowered.
Bi-directional stopping capabilities.
Easy to install with turns and across-grade elevation changes.
Ideal for store fronts, schools, and other pedestrian-friendly areas.
Drop & Swing Arms
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P3 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
Surface-set design allows for quick setup and avoids underground utilities. Ideal for nuclear facilities, oil & gas, chemical, or other critical infrastructure locations where foundation excavation is problematic.
Electric operation raises arm vertically to open access to the roadway.
Available Spans: 14′ to 24′
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P3 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
Surface-set design allows for quick setup and avoids underground utilities. Ideal for nuclear facilities, oil & gas, chemical, or other critical infrastructure locations where foundation excavation is problematic.
Manual operation raises arm vertically and rotates arm horizontally to open access to the roadway.
Available Spans: 14'to 24′
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P3 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
Surface-set design allows for quick setup and avoids underground utilities. Ideal for nuclear facilities, oil & gas, chemical, or other critical infrastructure locations where foundation excavation is problematic.
Manual operation rotates arm horizontally to open access to the roadway.
Available Spans: 14′ to 34′
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P3 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
Deployable solution that can be mounted to local concrete barrier. Ideal for remote or overseas facilities.
Manual operation raises arm vertically and rotates arm horizontally to open access to the roadway.
Delivered as a kit with prefabricated parts on a pallet. Fasteners & tools included for quick assembly.
Available Spans: 14′ to 18′
Note: Specifications and product brochure available upon request
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P3 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
Deployable solution that can be mounted to local concrete barrier. Ideal for remote or overseas facilities.
Manual operation rotates arm horizontally to open access to the roadway.
Delivered as a kit with prefabricated parts on a pallet. Fasteners & tools included for quick assembly.
Available Spans: 19' to 34'
Note: Specifications and product brochure available upon request
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P2 per the ASTM F-2656-15 standard
In-ground unit with 6-second operation. Ideal for high volume entrances.
Electric operation.
PLC-controlled logic. Trigger loops and timers can be provided to meet traffic control requirements.
Available Spans: 12' to 16'
Note: Specifications and datasheet available upon request
Net Barriers
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P2 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
Barrier can deploy in less than 2 seconds. Ideal for final denial applications, Dept. of Defense, airports, transportation, etc.
Hydraulic-electric operation provides dependable and consistent deployment.
No replacement of net or parts after typical impact.
Reduced risk with energy absorption. Decelerates vehicle and allows barrier net to “give" upon impact.
Spans Available: 29'- 3" to 80"-0"
Operation Speed: Less than 2 seconds
Power Supply: 120VAC
Fully customizable controls available including wireless and networked options.
MUTCD & SDDCTEA approved signs and signal packages available.
Wedge Barriers
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P1 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
All electric systems with robust actuator (high-cycle capability).
Custom control panels, traffic signals, alarms, warning lights, signs, and safety loops to meet final denial requirements and customer needs.
Controls to raise or lower in 5 seconds. Ability to deploy in 2 seconds.
PLC-controlled logic allows for field adjustments for timing of electronics, alarms, and sequencing of lights.
Safety Bollards
FEATURES AND BENEFIT
Engineered and independently crash tested to stop a 2,430lb vehicle traveling at 40mph.
Ideal for downtown public areas, retail storefronts, and restaurants.
Does not require foundational rebar and is designed for easy retrofitting with same day excavation and installation.
Designed and manufactured in the USA.
FEATURES AND BENEFIT
ASTM Crash Rating: S10-P1 per the ASTM F-3016-19 standard
Ideal for convenience stores, banks, retail locations, and sidewalks where pedestrian safety is a concern.
Innovative core drill installation.
Easily retrofit existing store and public areas.
Variety of aesthetically pleasing covers available.
Removable Bollard available as an option.
12" core-drill installation.
No rebar in bollard or foundation.
Same day excavation and installation.
Horizontal Crash Beams
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P2 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
Unique hybrid barrier that can deploy in less than 2 seconds and is high cycle. Ideal for final denial applications, controlled entrances with more than a single lane, Dept. of Defense, airports, transportation, etc.
All electric operation. PLC controlled logic.
Retractable beam is modular and is easily replaced with less than an hour of downtime after impact. Reduced risk with energy absorption. Decelerates vehicle and allows barrier to “give" upon impact.
Fully customizable controls available including wireless and networked options.
MUTCD and SDDCTEA approved signs and signal packages available.
High Security Gates
FEATURES AND BENEFIT
Protects premises against unauthorized access of vehicles and pedestrians.
The gate can fold in or out to suit site specific conditions.
Ideal for use at high-traffic commercial infrastructure sites, industrial complexes, and municipalities.
Available Widths: 6.5′-16′ (Single Leaf); 13′-32′ (Double Leaf)
Specifications, drawings, datasheet, and certifications available upon request.
FEATURES AND BENEFIT
PU30/P2
High security gate offering maximum protection against impact loads from vehicles up to the size of a pick-up truck, traveling at speeds of up to 30 mph.
Being trackless, it offers full height perimeter protection combined with fast operation to allow authorized vehicles quick passage into a secure area.
Ideal for use at high-traffic critical infrastructure sites, government buildings, and more.
Crash test certified according to PAS 68:2013 V/2500(N1G)/48/90/1.2/0.0 ASTM equivalent rating is PU30, P2.
Available Widths: 6.5′, 13.1′
Available Heights: 6.8′, 8.4′, 10′
Specifications, drawings, datasheet, and certifications available upon request.
FEATURES AND BENEFIT
M50/P1
High security sliding gate with high impact load combines all the advantages of a sliding gate with those of a wedge barrier.
The robust construction with heavy gauge material and high tensile steel offers reliable operation and low maintenance.
Ideal for use at critical infrastructure, industrial and military locations.
Crash test certified according to ASTM F 2656-07 M50/P1 and PAS 68:2010 V/7500(N3)/80/90:0.0/4.3 (tested with 7.0 m CWO).
Available Widths: 9.8′-23′
Available Heights: 6.6′, 8.2′, 9.8′
Specifications, drawings, datasheet, and certifications available upon request.
Blog
As the seasons change, maintaining the performance of your Active Vehicle Barriers (AVBs) is essential to ensuring continued safety and security. Barrier1 Systems offers a range of AVBs—such as Nets, Crash Beams, Wedge Barriers, Retractable Bollards, and Electric Drop Arms—that are designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions. However, performing routine maintenance during the fall and winter months ensures optimal performance and longevity.
With the school year approaching, ensuring the safety and security of educational institutions remains a top priority. Whether it's elementary schools, high schools, or colleges and universities, the increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic around these campuses presents unique challenges that require robust security measures. One effective solution to enhance perimeter security in these high-traffic areas is the deployment of vehicle barriers. In this blog, we will explore the importance of vehicle barriers in protecting educational facilities and how Barrier1 Systems' solutions can provide peace of mind throughout the academic year.
Military bases require robust security measures due to their critical role in national defense and the sensitive nature of their operations, equipment, and personnel. These facilities house classified information, advanced weaponry, and high-value assets essential to national security.
When it comes to ensuring the safety and security of public spaces, selecting the right type of bollard is crucial. Bollards are versatile security solutions used to control traffic flow, protect pedestrians, and safeguard buildings and infrastructure. At Barrier1 Systems, we offer a wide range of bollards designed to meet various needs and applications. In this guide, we'll explore the different types of bollards and how to choose the right one for your project.
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