Beam Barrier - Crash Tested M50/P2

• ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P2 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard*

Spans Available: 15’10” to 47’10”

Operation Speed: Less than 2 seconds

Power Supply: (2) 240VAC

Fully customizable controls available

• Unique hybrid barrier(containing 3 high-strength cables rests below grade until deployed, and which can deploy in less than 2 seconds and then is high cycle. Ideal for final denial applications, controlled entrances with more than a single lane, Dept. of Defense, airports, transportation, etc.
• All electric operation. PLC controlled logic.
• Retractable beam is modular and is easily replaced with less than an hour of downtime after impact. Reduced risk with energy absorption. Decelerates vehicle and allows barrier to “give” upon impact.Fully customizable controls available including wireless and networked options.
• MUTCD and SDDCTEA approved signs and signal packages available.

The *ASTM F2656 standard was created to replace the old Department of State crash testing standard (K-ratings). It was designed to meet the needs of various organizations responsible for protecting U.S. assets both in the country and abroad. To address this need, ASTM developed the F2656 “Standard Test Method for Crash Testing of Vehicle Security Barriers.” 

The ratings in ASTM F2656 are based on three main factors:

1) type of vehicle used in the test
2) speed of the vehicle during the test
3) how much the vehicle penetrates the barrier during the test.

There are six classes of vehicles used in the testing: Small Car (SC), Full-Size Sedan (FS), Pickup Truck (PU), Medium Duty Truck (M), Class 7 Cabover (C7), and Heavy Goods Vehicle (H). The lighter vehicles (SC, FS, PU) are tested at speeds of 30, 40, 50, and 60 mph, while the heavier vehicles (M, C7, H) are tested at 30, 40, and 50 mph.  

The penetration ratings (P-ratings) define how far the vehicle penetrates the reference point on the barrier. A P1 rating is given for penetration of 3.3 ft (1m) or less, P2 for penetration greater than 3.3 ft (1m) up to 23 ft (7m), P3 for penetration greater than 23 ft (7m) up to 98.4 ft (30m), and a failure for any penetration beyond 98.4 ft (30m).