VALENCIA, CALIF.-August 21, 2001-In a recent crash test , Delta Scientific's new DSC 720 bollards stopped a 15,000 pound (66.7 kN) truck moving at 50 mph (80 kph), receiving the U.S. State Department's K12/L2 certification, which is widely employed by federal buildings, military bases and embassies. The DSC 720 bollards meet requirements just one step below those reserved for the State Department's highest level of anti-terrorist vehicle barricade and is the highest rating the government has ever given a bollard system, surpassing that of Delta's own DSC 701 system.
"It is very rewarding to have our bollards provide the level of crash protection normally associated with a barricade, which is a continuous barrier," explains David Dickinson, Delta Scientific senior vice president. "To obtain this certification, each bollard in the series must stand up to enormous impact."
The new 35-inch (89 cm) DSC 720 high security bollard system can be customized with a variety of decorative castings to match any architectural design. Ornamental trim can be placed around the perimeter of the crash tube. Customers can also order the DSC 720 with steel trim directly attached to the tube or in the form of an aluminum, iron or bronze cast sleeve.
As a result, the DSC 720 bollards can be faceted, fluted, or tapered, feature rings or ripple effects, or be made to look like pillars. Using the cast sleeve, project architects are virtually unlimited in styles and aesthetics. Cast sleeves can also incorporate corporate logos or patterns of architectural style for a specific building.
As with other Delta barrier systems, the new DSC 720 can be galvanized for corrosion resistance, fitted with an internal warning light for increased visibility and engineered to suit high volume traffic conditions.
The Delta DSC 720 also uses proven Delta hydraulic power systems and controls to raise or lower the barricade to permit passage of authorized vehicles. As with all Delta barricade systems, the bollard system can be operated by means of Delta control panels, card readers, and key pads or radio controls.
The new DSC 720 high security bollard system is available now.
About Delta Scientific
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 services 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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