Delta Bollards Protect New Japanese Defense Agency Headquarters
Will Stop 7.5 Ton (66.7 Kn) Vehicles at 62 Mph (100Kph)
VALENCIA, CALIF.-July 24, 2000-Multiple Delta Scientific Model TT210 bollard systems have been installed to control the entrances and exits at the newly-opened (April 28, 2000) Japanese Defense Agency headquarters, occupying 57 acres (23 hectares) in Tokyo. The site consists of several buildings surrounding a 19-story central complex. The Delta systems were supplied to the Japanese government through Delta's long-term trading partner and exclusive Japanese distributor, Nichimen Aviation Corporation of Japan.
"Each of the systems at the Defense Agency consists of a row of bollards that use hydraulic or pneumatic power to quietly raise and lower together to control access and prevent vehicle attack, explains David Dickinson, senior vice president of Delta. "The local guard operates the system or the bollards can be controlled from a secure location within the facility. They are activated by card reader, keypad, key switch or fully automated with our digital vehicle loop detector."
At the Japanese Defense Agency, the bollards are typically deployed in the up position and lowered only to allow authorized vehicles to pass. They are tested to stop and destroy an attacking vehicle weighing 15,000 pounds moving at 62 miles per hour (66.7 Kn at 100 Kph) or a 30,000 pound vehicle moving at 44 miles per hour (133 Kn at 71 Kph).
System components consist of the bollards, hydraulic pumping units, control logic boards and control panels. They interface with the Defense Agency security system for extremely fast deployment in case of emergencies. They are impervious to severe weather conditions including heavy wind debris and sub-zero temperatures.
"We must congratulate Mr. Tomomi Matsuno, Manager of the Security Department of Nichimen Aviation Corporation, who introduced the bollard systems to the Japanese Defense Agency security professionals," Dickinson emphasizes. "He was there from start to final inspection, orchestrating the sale, technical specification, architectural coordination and supervising the installation subcontractor, NEC. Our long-term relationship has made this and other projects very successful."
Other high visibility users of Delta equipment include the United States embassies, U.S. federal courthouses, Federal Reserve Banks, Guild Hall in London, Hong Kong Police headquarters, U.S. Navy in Japan and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.
Delta Scientific Corporation is the leading manufacturer of vehicle access control equipment with over 69,000 square feet of production facility. Delta's three-product line consists of high-security vehicle barricade systems, parking control equipment and guard booths. Delta Scientific has been engineering and manufacturing vehicle access control equipment since 1974 and sells its products worldwide. Corporate headquarters, sales and technical service are located at 24901 West Avenue Stanford, Valencia, Calif. 91355. Phone is (661) 257-1800. Website is www.deltascientific.com. Engineering, product installation and maintenance service are also provided through Delta's Lorton, Virginia office. European and Middle East inquiries can be directed to Delta Scientific Corporation (UK) Limited, phone 44-118 948 1133. Fax is 44-118 948 1122, or e-mail deltascuk@aol.com.
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