VALENCIA, CALIF. – May 3, 2004 – Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, today announced a major order in which the U.S. Air Force will deploy 541 DSC501 very high security, shallow foundation barriers at its facilities around the globe.
Set in a foundation only 18 inches (46 cm) deep, the Delta DSC501 is able to survive and operate after a 1.2 million foot pound impact. Upon extracting the vehicle, the barricade is certified to be fully functional and perform 27,000 cycles with no wear. Its K12/L3 certification meets the government’s highest level and exceeds Department of State and Department of Defense requirements.
“We look forward to protecting our men and women in uniform from the threat of terrorist car bombings,” says Delta Scientific Vice President of Sales Mike Murray. “It is absolutely imperative to our national security that only the best and strongest barricade systems are installed to safeguard them.”
The DSC501 is typically used in applications where buried pipes, power lines and fiber optic communication lines pose potential excavation issues. The shallow foundation also reduces installation complexity, time, materials and corresponding costs. The DSC501 is suitable for high water table locations and areas with corrosive soils.
Front face warning lights warn drivers that the barricade is in the "up" position. There is also an open area on the front for signage. Open channel construction allows the option of specifying hot dip galvanizing. To raise or lower the barricade, the DSC 501 uses Delta's proven hydraulic power systems and controls. The anti-terrorist barrier is operated with Delta control panels, card readers, keypads or radio controls.
About Delta Scientific
Delta Scientific Corporation is the leading manufacturer of vehicle access control
equipment with over 250,000 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, equipment sales, systems engineering and technical service are located at 24901 West Avenue Stanford, Valencia, Calif. 91355. Phone is (661) 257-1800. Website is www.deltascientific.com. Product installation and maintenance services are provided through Delta's Lorton, Va. 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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