Posts Tagged ‘crash barrier’

Installing High-Security Fence Systems: Common Features and Considerations

Friday, January 1st, 2021
Installing High-Security Fence Systems: Common Features and Considerations

Here are some common features and considerations that business owners and facility managers should think about when installing high-security fence systems.

No matter what kind of facility you operate, security should be a primary concern. Physical security measures are critical for protecting physical assets, data, and people, and there are plenty of ways to create a secure perimeter. While many people think of chain-link fences for security applications, there are many other options available for added durability, aesthetic appeal, and criminal deterrence. Here are some common features and considerations that business owners and facility managers should think about when installing high-security fence systems.

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Does Your Facility Need a Crash-Rated Fence?

Friday, September 13th, 2019
Does Your Facility Need a Crash-Rated Fence?

Here are a few things to consider when deciding if your facility needs a crash-rated fence.

If you are looking into a new or replacement fence for your facility, you have likely stumbled upon crash-rated fences and gates. How can you tell if you need such a strong high-security fencing option? There are a few factors that can influence your property’s security needs. These factors include the materials and assets on your property, the traffic surrounding your facility, and the consequences of a potential security breach. Here are a few things to consider when deciding if your facility needs a crash-rated fence.  (more…)

4 Types of Property That Need a Crash-Rated Fence

Wednesday, June 12th, 2019
crash-rated fence

If your property is one of these four types of high-risk target, you should strongly consider opting for a crash-rated fence to ensure that your assets are protected.

Not all commercial properties require the protection of a crash-rated fence. Crash-rated fences are designed to withstand vehicular attack and tested to withstand impact from an incredibly large vehicle at various speeds. If you are in the market for a new security fence, you may be wondering whether or not you need the superior protection of barrier that is crash rated. If your property is one of these four types of high-risk target, you should strongly consider opting for a crash-rated fence to ensure that your assets are protected.

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Crash Barriers: What Are K Ratings?

Monday, January 11th, 2016
High Security, K Rating

K Ratings will tell you how strong your high security fence is against the impact of a vehicle.

If you own commercial property, you might be in the market to increase the security of your perimeter. As you begin doing your research on the most effective high security options available to you, you will learn to consider crash rated gates, fences, barriers and bollards. Crash rated material and products are not just common on commercial property, but industrial and government property as well. You may find yourself confused when you encounter a wide array of anti-ram options that include “K Rated” in the description of alongside different numbers. So, what is a K rating and what does all of this mean?

 

  • A ‘K’ rating is Crash Test Certification issued by the Department of State (DOS) to a barrier, fence, gate or bollard that indicates perpendicular impact by a 15,000 lb. (6810 kg.) vehicle.

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