Delta Scientific Barrier Stops Intruder at U.S./Mexican Border
Delta Scientific announced that a man from Santa Ana, Calif. attempted to cross from Tijuana into the United States via a closed lane at the San Ysidro Port of Entry south of San Diego on the afternoon of December 22 (2020). The Hyundai sedan struck a Delta Scientific TT218EC manual beam vehicle access barrier on the American side of the border. The driver was instantly killed. Beam barriers are the perfect solution for ingress and egress applications where you want to leave the roadway undisturbed.
Delta Scientific Introduces New ‘Open Frame’ Vehicle Barrier
Delta Scientific announced the new shallow foundation M50/P1 DSC550 Open Frame vehicle barrier. The DSC550 was tested to the new ASTM F2656-20 standard which measures the penetration level from the leading edge of the barrier versus the back-side of the barrier like the previous standard. This can provide a difference of up to five additional feet (1.52 m.) and makes the negative penetration level even more impressive.
Delta Scientific Hits Job # 10,000
Delta Scientific announced that they have reached a milestone in achieving job number 10,000. That translates to over 9,800 wedge barricades, 1,100 gates, 5,300 beam barriers, 23,000 bollards and thousands of traffic spikes and gate arms. The first order was entered into the system in 1974 for what is now the Sabre Tooth Traffic Control with Tire Spikes that enforces “One Way” traffic flow for parking facilities or other single direction vehicle lanes.
Delta Scientific MP5000 Portable Barrier Certified to ASTM M50/P3
Delta Scientific announced that traffic access control professionals can now set up MP5000 portable barriers on concrete, asphalt, compacted soils or vegetation in 15 minutes or less to provide certified M50 stopping power. Original models provide M40 protection while the new models stop 15,000 pound (6804 kg) medium-duty trucks traveling at 50 mph (80.4 kph).
Delta Scientific Introduces Higher Crash Rated Portable Bollards
Delta Scientific announced that its new patented crash rated TB150 portable bollard system lets law enforcement and other security providers promptly block access to temporary venues where vehicles can be used as weapons against large numbers of pedestrians. Individual portable bollards provide vehicle barricades in applications such as heavily traveled walkways and roadways or any area that a vehicle can get through.
Delta Scientific MP5000’s Protect Million+ Visitors at Orange County (Calif.) Fair
Delta Scientific announced that the Orange County Fair is deploying two Delta Scientific MP5000 portable barriers to protect 1.4 million guests over the event’s 23-day run. In addition, the fair organization also makes the barriers available to a 65,000 attendee pet fair, 45,000 guest tattoo fair and 200 other yearly events that are hosted by the fairgrounds annually. Delta’s totally self-contained MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers carry a K8 rating.
Delta Scientific DSC600 Bollard Stops Truck from Entering Tallahassee’s Old Capitol Grounds
Delta Scientific announced that a truck crashed into a DSC600 bollard protecting the Old Capitol ground June 13, 2019, in Tallahassee. The vehicle went no further than the bollard itself, stuck on top so well that it took two other trucks to remove it. With a foundation only 14 inches deep versus the four feet typically required, Delta’s DSC600 Shallow Foundation High-Security Bollards can be installed within sidewalks or in planters.
Delta Scientific DSC501 Prevents 2 Vehicle Attacks 8 Days Apart at Naval Station
Delta Scientific announced that, on June 3, 2019, when a man couldn’t produce credentials at Mayport Naval Station, he gunned his engine and attempted to enter. The security staff activated Delta DSC501 to pop out of the ground. The vehicle crashed into it and was brought to a standstill. The violator was taken to the hospital and died two days later. Eight days later, on June 11, a man, driving a Ford F-350 truck, also tried to get on base.
Perimeter Security Group Protects Paramount Studios With Delta Scientific Vehicle Access Control Systems
Delta Scientific announced that the longest operating and only remaining studio in Hollywood has implemented Delta Scientific’s bollards and beam barricades to keep visitors and staff free from harm of terrorists and errant drivers. The 100-year-old facility features 30 stages throughout Paramount Studios’ 65-acre complex. Perimeter Security Group installed the high-security equipment at five different locations.
Keith Bobrosky Promoted To Delta Scientific Senior Vice President
Delta Scientific announced that Keith Bobrosky, has been awarded with a new title, senior vice president. Bobrosky started with Delta Scientific as a barrier applications engineer, tasked with completing the installation of dozens of systems for the U.S. Air Force.
Delta Scientific Holding Southern California Vehicle Access Equipment Demonstrations
Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, today announced that government officials and security professionals can see demonstrations of Delta’s wide line of anti-terrorism vehicle barriers, bollards, crash-rated gates and other equipment, including new products on March 5 from 9 am to 4 pm at Delta headquarters at 40355 Delta Lane in Palmdale.
Delta Scientific Showcase Counter-Terrorist Vehicle Control Systems At Delta Equipment Demonstration Event
Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that on June 24-25 over 150 government officials, security professionals, integrators, and contractors came together at Delta’s Fredericksburg, VA, office to view anti-terrorism barriers, bollards, crash-rated gates, and other equipment including new products. Visiting an average three […]
Delta Scientific Conducting DC-Area Vehicle Access Equipment Demo
Two Days Only — June 24-25 in Fredericksburg, VA: Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that government officials and security professionals can see demonstrations of Delta’s wide line of anti-terrorism vehicle barriers, bollards, crash-rated gates and other equipment, including new products on June 24-25 […]
Delta Introduces 16-Foot ‘Open Frame’ Vehicle Barrier
Delta Scientific announced they successfully tested a 16-foot version of their DSC550 shallow foundation open frame barrier to M50/P1. Delta originally tested the 10-foot DSC550 in July of 2020. The new test was necessary to prove that the DSC550 will withstand the same impact at an increased length. In fact, the barrier was a bit stronger at this length producing a negative 1.1 foot level of penetration compared to a negative 0.36 foot penetration level from the original 10-foot version.
Delta’s Single Shallow Foundation Bollard Gets M30 Rating
Delta Scientific announces the successful testing of its ASTM F2656-20 M30/P1-certified Model DSC633, a single shallow foundation bollard design that stops and destroys a 15,000 (6.804 kg) pound test truck with -8.82 feet (-2.69 m) of static penetration and -3.63 feet (-1.1 m) of dynamic penetration. The simulated bomb load remained intact and contained on the truck bed. The test vehicle weighed 15,000 pounds (6,804 kg) and was traveling over 30 miles per hour.
Delta Barrier Stops 3rd Intruder at Naval Air Station – Corpus Christi in 15 Months
Delta Scientific announced that, on Thursday, May 21, just after 6 am, a terrorist tried to speed past a Delta Scientific MP5000 portable barrier onto the Naval Air Station – Corpus Christi. The intruder shot at the gate’s base security sailor but struck her bullet-resistant vest. According to the Associated Press, the sailor, who survived, then rolled over and hit the switch that raised the barrier, preventing the terrorist from gaining access to the base.
Bradley Air National Guard Base Installs Delta HD300EM Vehicle Access Control System
Delta Scientific announced that Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby, Conn., has installed a Delta Scientific HD300EM shallow mount wedge barricade system at the home of the “Flying Yankees,” the 103rd Airlift Wing, the third-oldest Air National Guard unit in the country. Installed by American Barrier and Controls LLC, Foxboro, Mass., the “Stop Control Safety” Access Control Point provides security at this constrained location.
New Delta DSC7090 Beam Barricade Handles Over 100 Vehicles per Hour
Delta Scientific announced that its new bolt down DSC7090 beam barricade has passed its crash test garnering an ASTM M30/P1 rating. That means the DSC7090 will stop a 15,000 pound truck going 30 mph with negative 6.3 feet of penetration. Raising in only five seconds and lowering in merely two seconds yields a fast cycle rate of over 100 vehicles in and out per hour, making the new DSC7090 ideal for higher traffic and population locations.
Delta Barrier Stops Yet Another Intruder at Naval Air Station – Corpus Christi
Delta Scientific announced that a Delta MP5000 portable barrier stopped a stolen Dodge Ram pick-up truck at an entrance gate of the Naval Air Station – Corpus Christi. The stolen car was chased by the local police onto the base. The barrier then impacted the rear of the vehicle, disabling it. Simultaneously, the Air Station announced that an unauthorized person was on base and the facility immediately would go under lockdown with all gates secured to all traffic.
Delta’s Portable Barrier and Bollard Systems Protect Sydney’s Annual City2Surf Run
Delta Scientific announced that Delta’s innovative DSC1000 portable barrier and TB100 portable bollard systems were rented from Australian-based Knight Brothers to help protect the 85,000 entrants in the world’s largest run on 11 August. Both a fun run and a competitive contest, the City2Surf Run covers an 8.7-mile course that begins in Sydney’s Central Business District and culminates at scenic Bondi Beach. It’s both a fun run and a competitive contest.