Crash-Rated Barriers
Drop Arm Barriers
Sloan's certified technicians specialize in the safe installation and maintenance of crash-rated Drop Arm Barriers.
Crash-Rated Drop Arms
Crash-Rated Drop Arm Barriers are designed for a surface-set construction, offering a swift setup that bypasses the need for excavation near sensitive underground utilities. Certified by the DoD, this makes them an ideal choice for safeguarding critical infrastructure, oil and gas, chemical sites, and government sites, where foundation excavation is impractical.
• Multiple Opening Sizes
• Operate with Hydraulic (HPU) or Electric (EPU)
• Certified by the DoD and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Hydraulic Drop Arms
Hydraulic Drop Arms are a trusted solution to unauthorized vehicle access. These arms are ideal for critical infrastructure, military installations, and high-security areas. Choose Sloan’s Drop Arms for fast opening and closing and seamless controls integration.
• M30, M50 Crash-Rated
• Multiple Opening Sizes
• Reliable Solutions with Regular Maintenance
Electric Drop Arms
Electric Drop Arms provide steadfast security against unauthorized vehicle access. Their resilience to impacts and breaching attempts makes them a preferred choice for critical infrastructure, military installations, and high-security areas, where safeguarding valuable assets is of utmost importance.
• M30, M50 Crash-Rated
• Multiple Opening Sizes
• Reliable Solutions with Regular Maintenance
Pivoting Drop Arms
Pivoting Drop Arm Barriers are engineered to withstand impacts and breaching attempts, these beams are the go-to choice for safeguarding critical infrastructure, military, and other high-security facilities.
• Diverse Range of Crash-Ratings/Opening Sizes
• Operate with Hydraulic (HPU) or Electric (EPU)
• Reliable with Routine Maintenance
Our Sevices
Design, Build and Maintain.
We help you take control of your drop arm barrier installation project or repair with a dedicated team of drop arm barrier construction experts. Our tried and true, SloanSecure™ process, delivers the optimal drop arm barrier solution from design to installation through to routine maintenance.
Design
Whether it is delivering vector analysis, determining a vehicle's maximum speed of approach, or creating as-builts and building information models (BIM) for complex sites, the Sloan team has done it all.
• Design-Assistance/Consulting
• Vehicle Vector Analysis
• Building Info Modeling (BIM)
• Building Permit Assistance
• As-Builts/Documentation
Who We Serve
Protecting Assets, Infrastructure, and People.
We design, build and maintain the most effective perimeter security solutions for top brands and institutions around the globe including corporate campuses, data centers, energy facilities, government buildings, dams, substations, airports, and stadiums.
Contact Us
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Drop Arm Barriers FAQs
How quickly can a Drop Arm Barrier be closed in Emergency Fast Operation?
Closing time ranges from 4 to 7 seconds, depending on the length and manufacturer of the barrier arm.
How long does it take to open or close a Drop Arm Barrier in normal operation?
Operating time ranges from 5 to 15 seconds, depending on the length and manufacturer of the barrier arm.
Why are Crash-Rated Vehicle Barrier controls so difficult to order?
Controls are complex as they include programming the sequence of operations, impact multiple pieces of equipment including safety sensors, obstruction loops, vehicle barriers, integrated gates, traffic arms, signal lights, warning systems and other aspects of the barrier systems.
Why are Crash-Rated Vehicle Barriers and Crash-Engineered Barriers important?
Very important question! Security barriers are life safety equipment that should be installed by a contractor with at least 5 installations of similar equipment already completed. Every site is different and barrier manufacturers may not be able to anticipate challenges that will occur if you use their barrier. Manufacturers generally have one location and a few technicians that provide support worldwide. At any given moment, barrier manufacturers have a difficult time responding quickly to service issues. Barrier manufacturers provide commissioning support which you pay for by the daily rate typically. Barrier installations are complex and issues come up during the layout, off-loading, assembly, excavation, installation, rebar installation, conduit installation, concrete pour, assembly and other stages along the way. Sloan provides services from the off-loading of equipment through installation and commissioning and can take care of any issues that occur along the way.
What does it take to install a Crash-Rated Vehicle Barrier?
We can help you select, procure, design, install, and maintain your vehicle barriers, regardless of your situation and location(s).
There are a tremendous variety of systems currently on the market with new companies and products being introduced constantly. Sloan Security Group keeps a close watch on these new technologies and can help you select from amongst all of the options available. Our experience designing and installing a vehicle barriers across North America at a wide range of facilities including chemical/oil/gas, port, airport, and military facilities helps us to analyze your individual situation and ascertain which barrier solution will be most secure, cost-effective, and maintenance free solution for your situation.
What are Crash-Engineered Barriers?
Barriers which have been engineered by a particular entity to stop the attack of a particular vehicle traveling at a certain speed within a strict set of guidelines. No field testing has been performed on these barriers however. These barriers are less favorable and should only be utilized when there is no equivalent Standard or Modified Crash-Rated Barrier available.
What are Modified Crash-Rated Barriers?
Crash-Rated Barriers which need to be changed in some minor way to fit a particular site’s characteristics. The changes to the barriers should be carefully analyzed to ensure that the barrier’s effectiveness will not be affected by the changes.
What are Standard Crash-Rated Barriers?
Barriers which have been certified by a rating agency as having passed a full field crash test where a particular barrier is certified to stop the attack of a particular vehicle traveling at a certain speed within a strict set of guidelines. This rating does not serve as a guarantee but only as evidence of capabilities.
How do I know what Crash-Rating I should use?
Sloan can provide engineered calculations for the maximum potential speed a vehicle can achieve at all points around your facility.
What type of Crash-Rated Vehicle Barrier system do you need?
AVB = Active Vehicle Barrier
1. Utilized for active vehicle entrances, sally ports, unmanned entrances
2. Wedges, bollards, sliding, rising or pivoting horizontal beams, integrated into gates etc.
3. Hydraulically, electrically, pneumatically, or manually operated
4. May be surface-mounted, shallow-mounted, or standard depth installation
SVB = Static Vehicle Barrier
1. Utilized for fence lines, permanently closed gate openings, temporarily closed gate openings
2. Cable-type barriers, bollards, berms, trenches, walls, street furniture, vegetation, concrete barriers, guard rails etc.
Can Drop Arm Barriers be customized for specific security needs?
Yes, Drop Arm Barriers can often be customized to meet specific security requirements, including crash ratings, size specifications, and integration with other security systems.
How do Drop Arm Barriers differ from standard barriers?
Drop Arm Barriers are specifically engineered and tested to withstand high-velocity vehicle impacts, providing a higher level of security compared to standard barriers.
We Work with the Best
With decades of experience and deep-rooted relationships in the Industry, Sloan Security Group continues to be the go-to source for all things perimeter security.
