Vehicle barriers for buildings are an excellent tool for improving security around a structure. They can be either permanent or portable, allowing for added flexibility without compromising security. Delta Scientific offers the highest security vehicle barriers on the market. What are Vehicle Barriers for Buildings? Vehicle barrier devices are designed to stop vehicle traffic. They […]
What Is a Crash Gate?
Crash gates are commonly used to prevent traffic in secure areas. They can withstand substantial impacts without allowing vehicles through. What Is a Crash Gate? A crash gate is a specific type of barrier system designed to stop vehicle traffic. They enhance the security of defined areas by preventing entry to unauthorized parties. There are […]
Delta’s DSC8000 Bi-Fold Speed Gate Successfully Passes M30/P1 Crash Test
Delta Scientific announced their DSC8000 shallow foundation bi-fold speed gate has successfully achieved an M30/P1 designation with negative penetration. The DSC8000 was tested to the new ASTM F2656-20 standard which measures the penetration level from the leading edge of the barrier versus the back-side of the barrier of the previous standard.
Why You May Need Extra Security for the Holiday Season
Vehicle ramming attacks during holiday celebrations are becoming more common. Sometimes they are motivated by political or religious extremism and sometimes by a desire to cause as much chaos as possible during what is supposed to be a time of joy. Delta Scientific products can help to prevent holiday vehicle attacks.
Get to Know TB100 Portable Bollards from Delta Scientific
Sometimes physical security is needed on a short-term basis to prevent vehicle attacks during a special event. In these cases, a permanent installation might not be appropriate. TB100 portable bollards from Delta Scientific are crash rated, effective, and easy to set up and tear down with no excavation required.
Delta Scientific Barrier Stops Intruder at U.S./Mexican Border
Delta’s TT218EC Manual Beam Prevented Intruder from Crossing San Ysidro Port of Entry from Tijuana. On the afternoon of December 22, 2020 a Hyundai sedan struck a Delta Scientific TT218EC manual beam vehicle access barrier on the American side of the border and was instantly stopped.
Gates Can Be the Weak Link in Security
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. When that chain is part of perimeter fencing, the most vulnerable point may not be where you think. Gates act as more than security equipment, they represent structural safety meant to stop even the largest of threats. While bollards and recessed rising barricades are effective, they just don’t project the outward strength that is immediately captured by a well-constructed and manned gate. Even so, that image can be shattered in short order when a determined assailant decides to take action against private or secured property.
Press Release May 27, 2020
Delta Scientific announces that on Thursday, May 21, just after 6 am, a terrorist tried to speed past a Delta Scientific MP5000 portable barrier onto the Naval Air Station – Corpus Christi. The MP5000 barrier prevented the terrorist from gaining access to the base.
Portable Barriers Help Make Effective Seclusion Zones
Around the world, governments are trying to protect their citizens from COVID-19. One of the most effective ways is to create seclusion zones to keep people isolated and reduce the risk of spread. Agencies have also set up ad-hoc testing facilities to help determine who is affected, helping to establish quarantine procedures and track how far the illness has spread. In order to control the large amounts of pedestrians and vehicles, many areas are focusing on temporary solutions to traffic control and safety concerns.
The Intention Behind Vehicular Events
Vehicular attacks are quickly becoming a real and regular threat. According to a 2018 San Jose State University study, the number of events involving this method of assault has skyrocketed worldwide in recent years.