PALMDALE,
CALIF. - March 27, 2008 - Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist
vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, today
announced that its DSC2000 high speed, high security, shallow foundation barricade
has been tested in the United Kingdom to stop a 7,500 kg (16,500 pound) 2-axle
European truck traveling 80 kph (50 mph), meeting the BSI standard PAS:68 2007,
which tests barricades to a standard most similar to the U.S. State Department's
K12 rating.
"The DSC2000
is Delta's fastest, smallest and most shallow barricade, created especially
for high speed applications and ease of installation," emphasizes Delta
Scientific Senior Vice President David Dickinson. "We are pleased that
it meets and exceeds British standards, which are used by many international
agencies in selecting vehicle control equipment."
Set in a foundation
only 25 cm (10 inches) deep versus the standard 46 cm (18 inches) on most shallow
foundation barriers, the Delta DSC 2000 will go from the "down" to
"up" position in only 0.38 second and is designed for heavy use of
more than 100,000 cycles per month, providing increased security for high capacity
locations. Multiple deployment configurations make the DSC2000 valuable in a
wide variety of applications, from wide roadways to narrow driveways.
With its extremely
shallow foundation and aesthetic design, it is a major breakthrough in high
duty, anti-terrorist barricades. It obviates the concerns of interference with
buried pipes, power lines and fiber optic communication lines. The shallow foundation
also reduces installation complexity, time, materials and corresponding costs.
The DSC 2000 is perfect for high water table locations and areas with corrosive
soils.
Weighing only
500 kg (1100 pounds), the DSC 2000 barricade is designed for remote locations
and developing country installations, engineered to fit in a small shipping
package and air cargo containers. The complete barricade system, including the
hydraulic power unit, control circuits and controls, all fit on two standard-sized
pallets that can easily by moved by a lightweight yard fork lift or pallet jack.
One unit can even be carried in the back of a pick-up truck. The barricade can
then be manhandled into place and installed without the use of power equipment.
This barricade can even be set up and serviced without needing to remove the
top plate.
In the lowered
position, the DSC 2000's barrier ramp is completely flush with the roadway.
Buttresses, counterweights and road plates do not obstruct authorized pedestrian
or vehicular traffic. The DSC 2000 is raised and lowered to and from the guard
position via hydraulic cylinders driven by Delta's patented hydraulic power
unit or manually.