VALENCIA, CALIF.
- March 22, 2005 - Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist
vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, today
announced that Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert, Mich., San Onofre Nuclear
Generating Station in Southern California, St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant in
Florida, and Pilgrim Nuclear Station in Massachusetts are joining the more than
85 percent of all U.S. nuclear power plants protected by its vehicle barricade
systems. Delta Scientific equipment is also used to stop and destroy errant
vehicles at nuclear facilities around the globe.
"Nuclear power plants are among the most sensitive potential terrorist
targets in the world," explains Delta Scientific Senior Vice President
David Dickinson. "Protecting these facilities from vehicle-based terrorist
attacks requires the most effective security equipment available. That's why
we supply nuclear power plants worldwide with anti-terrorist vehicle barriers,
resulting in effective homeland security measures in almost every nation that
has them."
Delta's very high security barricade models can stop and destroy vehicles weighing
up to 20,000 pounds and traveling at up to 70 mph. For instance, the TT207S,
a popular barricade for nuclear applications, is able to deny access to a truck
being driven at high speed. It is a 108-inch (2,743 mm) moving wedge that is
38 inches (965 mm) high. Widths are available up to 240 inches. The TT207S is
lowered to allow passage of authorized vehicles.
The TT207S barrier is crash rated by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) at K12/L3.
That means a vehicle traveling at 50 mph and weighing up to 15,000 pounds will
result in less than a three-foot penetration of the barrier upon impact. Such
vehicle barriers must be tested to meet minimum standards if they are to be
used at U.S. diplomatic and consular facilities overseas.
Delta Scientific systems protect the U.S. Capitol and other Washington landmark
buildings, high-rises throughout the world, Broadway pedestrians in New York
City, corporate facilities, the Singapore parliament, power and water infrastructure
locales, European castles and the private homes of celebrities and influential
people in Beverly Hills and other upscale communities.
About Delta Scientific
Delta Scientific Corporation is the leading manufacturer of vehicle access control
equipment with over 250,000 square feet of production facilities in Valencia
and Palmdale, Calif. Delta's three product lines consist 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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