The standards set for crash-rated fencing and security barriers were established by the Department of State (DoS) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). The rating assigned to these high-security barriers is set by the DoS based on… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘K-rating’
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A Primer on Crash-Rated Fencing
- July 21st, 2022
- Posted in Blog, Crash-rated bollards, Crash-rated Gates, Security Barriers, Security Fences
- Tags: crash-rated, crash-rated fence, crash-rated fencing, high security barrier, high security barriers, high security fence, K-rating, m-rating, security barrier, security barriers, security fence
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Amp Up Security With K-Rated Barriers
- February 25th, 2022
- Posted in Uncategorized
- Tags: crash tested, k-rated barriers, K-rating, road barriers
A k-rating is a crash rating that is assigned by the Department of State to fences and barriers that can stop a 15,000 lb vehicle within a certain distance of impact. K-ratings are given to many different security measures –… Read More
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High Security Fences For Many Different Prisons
- December 10th, 2021
- Posted in Anti-Climb Fence
- Tags: high security fence, K-rating, prison fence
There is no denying the importance that high security fences play in prisons. In fact, prisons require a specific type of high security fence to effectively and efficiently keep people out as well as keep inmates in. The reality is,… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Fence and K Rating
- February 1st, 2019
- Posted in Security Fences
- Tags: fences, K-rating, security
Before installing your new security fence, there are many factors to consider. Fences boost aesthetic value and provide an added layer of security for your building. Whether it’s designed to frame your home or enhance commercial security, the durability of… Read More
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Crash Barriers: What Are K Ratings?
- January 11th, 2016
- Posted in Blog, Crash-rated bollards, Crash-rated Gates
- Tags: crash barrier, crash rated bollard, crash tested, crash tested fencing, Hercules Fence, Hercules Fence High Security, High Security, K Rated, K-rating
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… Read More
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What are K-Ratings for Fences?
- January 16th, 2015
- Posted in Bollards, Crash-rated bollards, Crash-rated Gates, Hercules High Security, Security Barriers, Security Fences
- Tags: crash, crash-rated barriers, crash-rated bollards, K-rating
At Hercules High Security, we take great pride in offering our customers k-rated anti-crash fences, designed to stop even the toughest vehicles from gaining unauthorized access to your property or facility. Today, we’ll explain exactly what the k-rating system is… Read More
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Stop Traffic with Crash-Rated Barriers
- December 11th, 2014
- Posted in Security Barriers
- Tags: crash-rated barriers, K-rating
Your top security facility needs all the safety precautions it can get, and in a high-traffic area, this becomes all the more important. While fences and bollards can certainly serve their purposes, you may need the additional help of a… Read More