US National Guard, Readiness Center, Monticello, MS, USA
The Monticello Readiness Center installation consisted of Two (2 qty) K-12 Department of State (DOS) Certified Vehicle Crash Barriers at the main entrance to the facility. These vehicle barriers are designed to stop 15,000 lbs at 55 miles an hour. This type of barrier utilizes the wedge barrier design, whereby a steel plate deploys from the roadbed. The Wedge Barriers are operated by a remote hydraulic Power Unit that utilizes biodegradable vegetable oil for environmentally sensitive sites. The Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) consists of a hydraulic pump and motor, with an internal control board and accumulator for Emergency Fast Operation (EFO). Under EFO conditions, the barrier can be deployed in half a second as a final denial to unauthorized access.
US Air Force Base, Little Rock, AR, USA
This project consisted of eight (8 qty) K-4 rated vehicle barrier drop arms, remote entry control system and push-button keypad. The Vehicle Crash Barriers utilize a drop arm style operation controlled by a remote Hydraulic Power Unit. The drop arm style vehicle crash barrier can be manufactured in various lengths to fit your project requirements.
DC Aqueduct Retrofit, Washington, DC, USA
The Washington, DC Aqueduct project included 32 qty retractable bollards. The bollards are powered by remote Hydraulic Power Units. The above picture is a set of Six (6 qty) bollard array. Bollard arrangements can be provided in various configurations to meet project requirements. Standard operation time for complete deployment is 3 seconds. Optional (EFO) Emergency Fast Operation can deploy the bollards in half a second. Various styles and designs for bollard finishes can be provided, including standard painted finish or stainless steel covers with LED lighting.
L.R. Preyer Federal Courthouse, Greensboro, NC, USA
The LR Preyer Federal Courthouse Project consisted of taking an existing fence and converting it to a K-4 (DOS) Department of State crash rated slide gate. Our technicians took the existing architectural gate and mounted it to a crash rated slide gate frame. GSI then installed a new industrial gate operator and along with safety features including photo eye sensors and vehicle detection loops.
