Explore High-Security Bollards: Hercules, Hornet, Tomahawk & More

Hercules M30 Set & Pour Bollard

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M30/P1
  • Designed for high-security applications such as government facilities, DoD, airports, stadiums, and wherever high security is required around the perimeter.
  • Traditional, high-security, deep-mount bollard
  • Bollards tested as a single unit. Unique spacing and site conditions are easily accommodated.
  • Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
  • Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
This crash rating is M30/P1
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M30/P1
  • Designed for high-security applications such as government facilities, DoD, airports, stadiums, and wherever high security is required around the perimeter.
  • Traditional, high-security, deep-mount bollard
  • Bollards tested as a single unit. Unique spacing and site conditions are easily accommodated.
  • Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
  • Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
This crash rating is M30/P1

Hornet M30 Shallow Mount Bollard

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M30/P1
  • Ideal for locations that require high security bollards but have limited foundation depth to work with.
  • Traditional, high-security, shallow mount 3-bollard array.
  • 12” & 13” deep foundations allow for installation where underground utilities prevent a traditional deep-mount bollard.
  • Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
  • Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
This crash rating is M30/P1
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M30/P1
  • Ideal for locations that require high security bollards but have limited foundation depth to work with.
  • Traditional, high-security, shallow mount 3-bollard array.
  • 12” & 13” deep foundations allow for installation where underground utilities prevent a traditional deep-mount bollard.
  • Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
  • Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
This crash rating is M30/P1

Tomahawk M30 STANDALONE SHALLOW MOUNT BOLLARD

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M30/P1
  • Ideal for locations that require high-security bollards but have limited foundation depth to work with.
  • Industry leading, high-security single shallow mount bollard.
  • 10” & 14” foundations allow for installation where underground utilities would prevent deep-mounted bollards.
  • Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
  • Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
This crash rating is M30/P1
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M30/P1
  • Ideal for locations that require high-security bollards but have limited foundation depth to work with.
  • Industry leading, high-security single shallow mount bollard.
  • 10” & 14” foundations allow for installation where underground utilities would prevent deep-mounted bollards.
  • Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
  • Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
This crash rating is M30/P1

Hornet M40 Shallow Mount Bollard

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M40/P1
  • Ideal for locations that require high security bollards but have limited foundation depth to work with.
  • Traditional, high-security, shallow mount 3-bollard array.
  • 12” & 13” deep foundations allow for installation where underground utilities prevent a traditional deep-mount bollard.
  • Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
  • Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
This crash rating is M40/P1
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M40/P1
  • Ideal for locations that require high security bollards but have limited foundation depth to work with.
  • Traditional, high-security, shallow mount 3-bollard array.
  • 12” & 13” deep foundations allow for installation where underground utilities prevent a traditional deep-mount bollard.
  • Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
  • Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
This crash rating is M40/P1

Hercules M50 Set & Pour Bollard

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M50/P2
  • Designed for high-security applications such as government facilities, DoD, airports, stadiums, and wherever high security is required around the perimeter.
  • Traditional, high-security, deep-mount bollard
  • Bollards tested as a single unit. Unique spacing and site conditions are easily accommodated.
  • Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
  • Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
This crash rating is M50/P2
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M50/P2
  • Designed for high-security applications such as government facilities, DoD, airports, stadiums, and wherever high security is required around the perimeter.
  • Traditional, high-security, deep-mount bollard
  • Bollards tested as a single unit. Unique spacing and site conditions are easily accommodated.
  • Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
  • Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
This crash rating is M50/P2

Tomahawk M50 Standalone Shallow Mount Bollard

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M50/P1
  • Ideal for locations that require high-security bollards but have limited foundation depth to work with.
  • Industry leading, high-security single shallow mount bollard.
  • 14” foundations allow for installation where underground utilities would prevent deep-mounted bollards.
  • Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
  • Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
This crash rating is M50/P1

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M50/P1
  • Ideal for locations that require high-security bollards but have limited foundation depth to work with.
  • Industry leading, high-security single shallow mount bollard.
  • 14” foundations allow for installation where underground utilities would prevent deep-mounted bollards.
  • Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
  • Engineered removable bollard available as an option.
This crash rating is M50/P1

Talon M40 Super Shallow Mount Bollard

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M40/P1
  • Ideal for airport terminals, parking decks, subways, tunnels, city streets, or any location with shallow foundation. Requires only 4” excavation.
  • No tying, bolting, welding, assembly, or specialty subgrade required (allows for field adjustment).
  • Easy to install with turns and across-grade elevation changes.
  • Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
  • Engineered removable bollard available.
This crash rating is M40/P1
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M40/P1
  • Ideal for airport terminals, parking decks, subways, tunnels, city streets, or any location with shallow foundation. Requires only 4” excavation.
  • No tying, bolting, welding, assembly, or specialty subgrade required (allows for field adjustment).
  • Easy to install with turns and across-grade elevation changes.
  • Variety of aesthetically-pleasing covers available.
  • Engineered removable bollard available.
This crash rating is M40/P1

Triton M30 Manual Retractable Bollard

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M30/P1
  • Easily operated by 1 person.
  • Requires less than 35 lbs. force to raise or lower.
  • Lockable in raised or lowered positions. Flush with pavement when lowered.
  • Bi-directional stopping capabilities.
  • Easy to install with turns and across-grade elevation changes.
  • Ideal for store fronts, schools, and other pedestrian-friendly areas.
This crash rating is M30/P1
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M30/P1
  • Easily operated by 1 person.
  • Requires less than 35 lbs. force to raise or lower.
  • Lockable in raised or lowered positions. Flush with pavement when lowered.
  • Bi-directional stopping capabilities.
  • Easy to install with turns and across-grade elevation changes.
  • Ideal for store fronts, schools, and other pedestrian-friendly areas.
This crash rating is M30/P1

Nautilus M30 PPG Automatic Retractable Bollard

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M30/P1
  • High-security bollard, compact style, with integrated hydraulic aggregate and separate control unit. Ideal for high-security locations – Hospitals, Logistics, Data Centers, Courthouses, etc.
  • Hydraulic operation uses biodegradable fluid safe for sensitive environments.
  • Bollard remains in the raised position and can be lowered during power failure.
  • Optional LED lighting on top of bollard to increase visibility at night.
  • Optional stainless-steel finish.
  • Fully customizable controls available including wireless and networked options.
  • MUTCS and SDDCTEA approved signs and signal packages available.
  • Specifications, drawings, datasheet, and certifications available upon request.
This crash rating is M30/P1
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M30/P1
  • High-security bollard, compact style, with integrated hydraulic aggregate and separate control unit. Ideal for high-security locations – Hospitals, Logistics, Data Centers, Courthouses, etc.
  • Hydraulic operation uses biodegradable fluid safe for sensitive environments.
  • Bollard remains in the raised position and can be lowered during power failure.
  • Optional LED lighting on top of bollard to increase visibility at night.
  • Optional stainless-steel finish.
  • Fully customizable controls available including wireless and networked options.
  • MUTCS and SDDCTEA approved signs and signal packages available.
  • Specifications, drawings, datasheet, and certifications available upon request.
This crash rating is M30/P1

Nautilus M50 PPG Automatic Retractable Bollard

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M50/P2
  • High-security bollard, compact style, with integrated hydraulic aggregate and separate control unit. Ideal for high-security locations – Hospitals, Logistics, Data Centers, Courthouses, etc.
  • Hydraulic operation uses biodegradable fluid safe for sensitive environments.
  • Bollard remains in the raised position and can be lowered during power failure.
  • Optional LED lighting on top of bollard to increase visibility at night.
  • Optional stainless-steel finish.
  • Fully customizable controls available including wireless and networked options.
  • MUTCS and SDDCTEA approved signs and signal packages available.
  • Specifications, drawings, datasheet, and certifications available upon request.
This crash rating is M50/P2
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • M50/P2
  • High-security bollard, compact style, with integrated hydraulic aggregate and separate control unit. Ideal for high-security locations – Hospitals, Logistics, Data Centers, Courthouses, etc.
  • Hydraulic operation uses biodegradable fluid safe for sensitive environments.
  • Bollard remains in the raised position and can be lowered during power failure.
  • Optional LED lighting on top of bollard to increase visibility at night.
  • Optional stainless-steel finish.
  • Fully customizable controls available including wireless and networked options.
  • MUTCS and SDDCTEA approved signs and signal packages available.
  • Specifications, drawings, datasheet, and certifications available upon request.
This crash rating is M50/P2

Barrier1 Crash Ratings

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ASTM F2656 Crash Rating Explained

This standard was developed to expand the previous Department of State crash testing standard (K-ratings) to meet the broader needs of multiple organizations responsible for the protection of U.S. assets domestically and abroad. To address this need, ASTM developed the F2656 “Standard Test Method for Crash Testing of Vehicle Security Barriers.”
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F2656 crash test ratings comprise two things: 1) the test vehicle used 2) the penetration rating achieved during the test (example: M40/P1). This standard uses six different classes of vehicles: SC=Small Car (2430 lbs), FS=Full Size Sedan (4630 lbs), PU=Pickup Truck (5070 lbs), M=Medium Duty Truck (15000 lbs), C=Class 7 Cabover (15783 lbs), and H=Heavy Goods Vehicle (65000 lbs). The lighter three vehicles (SC, FS, and PU) are tested at 30, 40, 50, and 60 mph while the larger three classifications (M, C, and H) are tested to 30, 40, and 50mph. The test vehicle penetration reference point shall be the leading edge of the base of the “A” pillar on the small passenger car (SC), the full-size passenger sedan (FS), and the pickup truck (PU). The test vehicle penetration reference point will be the leading lower vertical edge of the cargo bed on the standard test Truck (M), the Class 7 cabover (C7), and the heavy goods vehicle (H). F2656 uses the P-ratings to define the distance that the vehicle penetrated the reference point on the barrier. A measured dynamic penetration of 3.3 ft (1m) or less would result in a P1 rating, a measured dynamic penetration greater than 3.3 ft (1m) up to 23 ft (7m) would result in a P2 rating, a measured dynamic penetration greater than 23 ft (7m) up to 98.4 ft (30m) would result in a P3 rating, and any measured dynamic penetration beyond 98.4 ft (30m) by the test vehicle reference point would result in a failure of the test. The ASTM F2656 standard has since replaced the long-tenured DoS K-ratings.

These crash-tested products should be selected based upon factors that may be unique to each location, such as:

  1. What is the threat vehicle? As defined above. This will determine what vehicle you need to be protected from and half of the rating you should be looking for.
  2. What is the maximum attainable speed that the threat vehicle can achieve?
  3. Are there any direct points of impact or are the only points of impact at low degree angles? This will affect the maximum attainable speed.
  4. What is the desired/necessary standoff distance? You wouldn’t want to select a P3 barrier to protect an area where people or critical assets are located just beyond the barrier. Conversely, you may not need a P1 rated barrier for a barrier that is being used to simply channel a vehicle further down the road.