Effective Protection Against Vehicle Attacks
Security bollards are certified and crash-tested bollards that for example can effectively stop a 7.5-ton truck.
Security bollards are used at government buildings, airports, embassies, shopping centers, major cities, and more.
The threat of terrorism is serious. This threat extends beyond obvious targets and includes people, institutions, and events. It also targets unprotected civilian areas such as city centers, pedestrian streets, squares, events, and other places where many people gather.
Wide Range of Security Bollards
Damasec Physical Protection Systems offers a wide range of both movable and fixed security bollards, catering to various needs for protection against vehicle attacks.
All our security bollards are certified and crash-tested according to international standards IWA 14-1, PAS 68, and PAS 170.
Learn more about the international standards IWA 14-1, PAS 68 og PAS 170.
How We Calculate the Threat Level of Vehicle Attacks
To understand the necessary risk-reducing measures for protecting people in urban areas, buildings, shopping centers, bus stops, or pedestrian streets, Damasec always starts with a risk analysis – a dynamic vehicle analysis (DVA).
In this analysis, we calculate the threat level of vehicle attacks at a specific location, considering:
- The weight of a vehicle
- The maximum speed achievable in the area
- The angles from which the hostile vehicle can attack
A DVA provides insight into the maximum speed a hostile vehicle can reach.
The required level of protection (including which bollards) depends on how far the vehicle is allowed to penetrate into a given area – i.e., the penetration distance after the vehicle hits the bollards and before it must be completely stopped.
Perimeter Security HVM
The four different penetration distances shown in the graphic depend on the type of bollard chosen. The security bollards can stop a truck traveling up to 80 km/h but have different penetration lengths behind the bollards.
For security bollards, there are also international standards for the distance between the bollards. In short, how close the bollards need to be to achieve the proper security level.
A 7.5-Ton Vehicle is Effectively Stopped
Crash test of the SP400 SM 48 with a 7.5-ton vehicle at 48 km/h.
Fixed Bollards
Fixed bollards cannot be moved and are typically installed where drive through-traffic is not needed. They meet various needs for securing buildings, roads, parks, institutions, schools, and other areas.
Fixed bollard solutions are particularly suitable for cities and areas with cables, pipes, and sewage systems where there are often limited possibilities for deep excavation.
Damasec provides bollards that can be quickly installed on-site at lower costs than traditional foundation solutions. Only the pavement and bedding layer need to be removed, and the few centimeters required for the foundation need to be excavated. There is documented efficiency in man-hours and bottom-line costs.
Fixed bollards Include:
- Permanently installed bollards designed for effective security.
- Bollards with low foundation depth, optimal for cities and bridges where low foundation depth is available for installation.
- Removable bollardsthat can be detached if needed.
- Anti-ram bollards ideal for protection and traffic regulation in parking areas outside glass facades.
Fixed bollards can be chosen with different designs, including colors, lights, information screens, and railings, either mounted or as part of the bollard, designed to blend into the surroundings.
Movable Bollards
Automatic and manual bollards fall under the category of movable bollards. They are often used in installations where selected vehicles need to pass through secure areas. This can include pedestrian streets, squares, driveways, parks, and more.
Automatic vs. Manual Bollards
The difference between automatic and manual bollards lies in their operation:
- Automatic bollards are often a cost-effective and efficient solution, providing access via remote control or code.
- Manual bollards can be easily operated with a drill and can be quickly raised or lowered. Manual bollards are ideal for remote locations with limited access to a power supply.
It is possible to combine fixed and automatic bollards where through-traffic is needed.
