Net Barrier - Crash Tested M50/P2

• Barrier can deploy in less than 2
  seconds. Ideal for final denial
  applications: Dept. of Defense, airports,
  transportation, etc.
  
• Hydraulic-electric operation provides
  dependable and consistent deployment.
  
• No replacement of net or parts after
  typical impact.
  
• Reduced risk with energy absorption.
  Decelerates vehicle and allows barrier
  net to “give” upon impact.
• ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P2 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
• Barrier can deploy in less than 2 seconds. Ideal for final denial applications, Dept. of Defense, airports, transportation, etc.
• Hydraulic-electric operation provides dependable and consistent deployment.
• No replacement of net or parts after typical impact.
• Reduced risk with energy absorption. Decelerates vehicle and allows barrier net to “give” upon impact.
• Spans Available: 29’3” to 80”0”
• Operation Speed: Less than 2 seconds
• Power Supply: 120VAC
• Fully customizable controls available including wireless and networked options.
• MUTCD & 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).