How Surface Mount Hydraulic Road Blockers Prevent Unauthorized Access
The world over, security has become one of the most important concerns for all kinds of establishments from government offices and embassies to secure facilities like data farms, airports and military bases. These and similar establishments are finding themselves increasingly vulnerable to attacks from terrorists and hostile forces, especially vehicle-borne invasions, forcing them to invest heavily in advanced unauthorized access prevention systems.
In a security system, the first line of defence usually involves protecting the perimeter of the establishment. Among the most common and effective perimeter defence equipment for preventing unauthorized vehicle entry are road blockers. Road blockers are vital components of vehicle barrier systems for secure premises. They are usually installed at entry and exit points of these secure facilities. Built of strong, reinforced metal, and operate with a combination of hydraulic and electric power. Capable of stopping a speeding truck in its tracks, they are deployed when a vehicle-borne attack is detected by security forces.
What are Surface Mount Hydraulic Road Blockers?
There are many types of hydraulic road blockers, each designed to suit the requirements and characteristics of the establishment they are protecting. Based on the nature of their installation, road blockers can be categorized as standard, shallow mount, or surface mount. Standard hydraulic road blockers are usually embedded deep inside the road surface. However, when road conditions are not conducive for digging, shallow mount or surface mount hydraulic road blockers are installed. Thus, by its nomenclature, surface mount hydraulic road blockers are surface-mounted security barriers that are installed directly on the road surface, eliminating the necessity for extensive excavation.
Features of Surface Mount Hydraulic Road Blockers
Surface mount hydraulic road blockers feature a heavy duty steel structure consisting of two rectangular plates connected by hinges at one edge. One of the plates is fixed to the surface of the road at entry points, leaving the other plate to be raised or lowered using hydraulic cylinders. A steel cabinet houses the power pack, which operates between 5.5 – 7.5 kW. The blocker component can be raised to a maximum height of 800 mm and provides a blocking length of 2000 – 6000 mm, depending on the establishment’s requirements. A state-of-the-art control panel equipped with a push button manages the entire operation of the road blocker. In the event of a power failure, the road blocker can be raised or lowered manually using either a hand pump or a valve. The road blocker is also equipped with safety features such as photo cells and traffic lights that help control the operation making it smooth and secure for both vehicles and operators.
Benefits of Surface Mount Hydraulic Road Blockers
As specialized automated road blockers for access control, surface mount hydraulic road blockers carry several advantages:
1. Easy to install – It is much easier to install surface mount hydraulic road blockers as they don’t require excavation or civil work, which can be both time consuming and challenging in certain road conditions.
2. Versatile – For the same reason, they are far more versatile than other types of road blockers, making them suitable options for wide range of secure facilities and locations. They can also be seamlessly connected to other security infrastructure.
3. Easy to operate – Having no complicated machinery or components, they are fairly easy to operate. Security personnel can be quickly trained saving time and expense. The high-quality hydraulic and electrical systems function smoothly, providing a seamless and consistent performance.
4. Durable – Made of heavy duty steel that is weather and corrosion-resistant, these surface-mount vehicle blockers for security are extremely robust and long-lasting.
5. Low maintenance – Their strength and durability also mean that they are not very susceptible to wear and tear or breakdowns. This makes maintaining them easy and cost-effective. 6. Speed and security – They operate at high speed, needing just 3 to 5 seconds to fully deploy. This response time is crucial during a vehicle borne attack, when swift action is of utmost important. The speed also ensures that regular vehicular traffic into the establishment is not impeded.
How Do Surface Mount Hydraulic Road Blockers Prevent Unauthorized Access?
In the normal position, the blocker component of surface mount hydraulic road blockers are face down, acting as little more than a speed bump. However, when they are activated, they rise up quickly and smoothly on their hinged edge, supported by twin hydraulic cylinders at both ends, thus creating a barrier between the vehicle and the entrance to the facility. Any speeding vehicle will be given sufficient time to slow down, but if it is intent on forcing its way into the establishment, it will be met with deadly force that will stop it in its tracks. This will not only foil the unauthorized entry attempt but also give security personnel the time to take necessary action against the attackers.
Conclusion
Surface mount hydraulic road blockers are formidable perimeter security equipment that are highly effective in preventing unauthorized vehicle entry into secure facilities. They are easy to install and operate, have versatile applications, are extremely durable and require little maintenance. They are primarily meant to operate automatically at the push of a button but can be manually operated in case of power failure with little loss in speed and effectiveness. They can be seamlessly integrated with other security equipment to create a comprehensive security system.
About SAB TECH
SAB TECH is a leading manufacturer of high-quality perimeter protection equipment including high security road blockers, shallow road blockers, surface mount road blockers, bollards, tire killers, and UVSS. SAB TECH’s proven excellence in hydraulics technology is reflected in the quality of their surface mount hydraulics road blockers and other hydraulic-powered equipment. All of their products come with a one-year warranty, dedicated aftersales service, and annual maintenance contract. The company is known for the response speed and quality of maintenance and service, providing high-quality spare parts for damaged or worn-out components.
If you wish to upgrade the security infrastructure of your facility, get in touch with SAB TECH today for a consultation.
