DELTA SCIENTIFIC SECURITY NEWS AND BLOG
Can Your Security Barrier Operate During a Power Outage?
High-security vehicle barriers may need to remain operational even when primary electrical power is lost. The Delta Scientific DSC501 can be configured with several layers of backup operation, including stored hydraulic pressure, enhanced power-off…
ADA Compliance for Vehicle Barriers: What Architects and Engineers Need to Know
From an engineering standpoint, the best ADA solutions are usually the ones that are planned from the beginning of the project. Trying to add accessibility after the barrier layout has already been completed often…
Bollards for Storefront Protection: Designing Against Vehicle-Into-Building Crashes
Bollards for storefront protection help reduce vehicle-into-building risk in retail and main street settings. Learn when low-speed ASTM F3016 protection is enough, when ASTM F2656 crash ratings are warranted, and how shallow, deep, and…
Introducing the DSC50BR: Portable Protection Against Vehicle and Ballistic Threats
Delta Scientific has introduced the DSC50BR, a 172-pound portable barrier designed to address vehicle and ballistic threats at public events, law enforcement perimeters and other temporary security locations. The DSC50BR retains the ASTM SC30…
What Do UL 752 Levels 9 and 10 Mean?
Understanding Ballistic Protection for High-Security Sites As security threats continue to evolve, facilities responsible for protecting critical infrastructure, government assets, military installations, and other high-security locations require solutions that address more than just vehicle…
Delta Scientific Launches DSC50BR Following UL 752 Levels 9 and 10 Ballistic Testing
Delta Scientific Corporation today announced the immediate availability of the DSC50BR Portable “S” Barrier, a ballistic-resistant version of its portable DSC50 vehicle barrier designed for event security, law enforcement and other applications facing both…
What SAFETY Act Certification Means for Vehicle Barrier Projects
Learn what DHS SAFETY Act Certification means for vehicle barrier projects, how it affects liability, and which Delta barriers are covered.
Shallow vs. Deep Foundation Vehicle Barriers: Does Deeper Mean Stronger?
A deeper foundation does not automatically mean a stronger vehicle barrier. Start with the required crash performance. Then choose the foundation design that best fits the site.
Crowd Protection Barriers vs Crowd Control: What Cities Often Miss
Learn the difference between crowd-control devices and crash-tested crowd protection barriers, and see how portable Delta systems can add vehicle protection without replacing your existing event plan.
Beam Barricades: When One Is Too Much and Also Not Enough
Delta Scientific has been designing, testing, and manufacturing beam barricades for decades. We have a strong line of products installed around the world. It is no secret that customer demands are increasing because site…
M30 vs M50 Bollards: Mapping Threat Levels to Real Facilities
Learn when M30 vs M50 bollards make sense based on approach speed, site geometry, asset value, and ASTM F2656 crash-performance context.
Multiple Hit Capability: Is Your Barrier Ready For A Second Attack?
When people evaluate a crash-rated vehicle barrier, they usually focus on the rating number. But I always ask one more question: What happens after the impact?
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