By Scott Espensen, Perimeter Security Product Manager for Ross Technology
Given that these applications are most often found in metropolitan areas, however, the use of standard retractable bollards, which generally require 6 to 8 feet of excavation, is often restricted due to existing underground utilities and infrastructure. Flexible Traffic Bollard
These additional costs are seen not only in the amount of product (concrete, rebar) required, but in labor costs as well.
The Raptor requires no pre-casting of the foundation pit and includes integrated rebar, eliminating the need to supply and build rebar mats onsite.
And since only one Raptor bollard was needed to achieve an ASTM F2656 M50-P1 rating, installing multiple units would sharply increase stopping power against a vehicle ramming attack, in contrast to standard bollards or even traditional shallow mount wedge barriers.
As Perimeter Security Product Manager, Scott Espensen oversees new product development, product testing, sales, project management and fulfillment.
With a strong background in controls technology for the United States Air Force, Scott has been very active in creating and sourcing advanced control systems for Ross Technology Perimeter Security products.
He has worked at Ross Technology for over 20 years, and during that time Scott has overseen numerous security projects in the Middle East.
Steel Bollards Scott can be contacted at ScottE@RossTechnology.com.