Wedge Barrier - Crash Tested M50/P1

• Fixed, M50 Rated Wedge
• Available Sizes: 10’ W x 5' H
• Approximate Weight: 6,400 lbs
  
• Operation Speed: 5 secs (Normal OPS)
  2 Secs (EFO)
  
• Power Supply: One 208/220/230V,
  20 amp single phase, & One 110V 20
  amp per Barrier
  
• Foundation Depth: 20”
• Designed for high security applications to
  protect primary vehicle entrances, delivery
  docks, or other critical infrastructure. Ideal
  for Dept. of Defense, Government, Stadiums,
  Distribution Facilities, Data Centers,
  Hospitals.
• Multiple Wedge Barriers can be installed
  in series across roadway
  
• Controls to raise or lower barrier in 5
  seconds during normal operation, or deploy
  barrier in 2 seconds for Emergency Fast
  Operate (EFO).
• Custom control panels, traffic signals,
  alarms, warning lights, signs, and
  safety loops to meet final denial
  requirements and customer needs

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).