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Buyer’s Guide to Choosing A Cantilever Sliding Gate

If you need an alternative to replace your gate with, or if you need a gate period, consider installing a cantilever sliding gate. Read on to learn what a cantilever sliding gate is, what factors to consider when buying one, designs, hardware, and measurements. Related: Crash Gates What is a Cantilever sliding gate? As opposed [...]

Different Resistance Barrier Technologies

twiz tech 22Apr Uncategorized 0

Resistance barriers or bollards protect many high-risk buildings. Government institutions, military facilities, and other high-security buildings all use these barriers to protect property and control traffic. Security bollards are found in front of pedestrian plazas, bike lanes, tourist destinations, and other high-trafficked areas. Resistance barriers use different technologies to protect a space. With increased security [...]

How To Choose The Best Bollard For Your Business

twiz tech 22Apr Uncategorized 0

Over the years, bollards have developed into an almost-essential security asset to protect businesses or save lives. Keep reading to learn what a bollard is, the different types of bollards available on the market, their purposes, and the factors to keep in mind when deciding what kind of bollard to invest in for your business. [...]

Why Use Bollards?

twiz tech 20Feb Uncategorized 0

What is a bollard? The quick, simple definition of a bollard is a vertical post that’s short and sturdy, but that’s not very helpful, is it? A better description of a bollard is a secure post or barrier that surrounds areas like parking lots and storefronts, and they offer additional security to the property and […]

BBRSS vehicle wedge barrier for maximum security

What is a Wedge Barrier, and When is it Used?

twiz tech 20Feb Uncategorized 0

What is a wedge barrier? A wedge vehicle barrier is one type of active vehicle barrier. They pivot from the surface of the pavement, forming a wedge shape to block the flow of traffic. This blocking fingers or plate, gets raised and lowered by electric or hydraulic systems and is done in a matter of […]

Everything You Need to Know About Different Crash Gate Systems

twiz tech 11Feb FACILITY PROTECTION 0

The world is becoming an increasingly volatile place with acts of terrorism and civil unrest. Recent acts of violence have caused destruction to property and have ended in harm to civilians and government personnel alike. In recent years, bad actors have used vehicles to breach physical barriers and cause mass damage. Thankfully, crash gate systems [...]

Reversible Lanes Traffic Gate Technologies

twiz tech 11Feb Barriers 0

In areas with highly congested traffic, it can be beneficial for controlling agencies to switch the direction of traffic to allow for faster traffic movement. During peak traffic times, reversible lanes can make a massive difference to those needing to get home or get to work on time. These lanes are most often changed every [...]

How Crash Resistance Barriers Are Saving Lives

twiz tech 11Feb Uncategorized 0

According to the US Department of transportation, 30-40% of fatal crashes occur when vehicles are run off the road. Another shocking statistic comes from 30% of all cross-median crashes ending in severe injury or fatality. These statistics have led to increased implementation of crash barriers to prevent vehicles from coming off the road or smashing [...]

ASTM F2656 – Most Common Test Methods for Crash Testing of Vehicle Security Barriers

twiz tech 11Feb Barriers 0

Perimeters of controlled areas such as embassies, factories, military bases, and others need the highest levels of security to prevent breaches. In the past, attackers have used vehicles to ram through gates and into these vulnerable areas, sometimes with deadly effects. Over time, organizations have implemented increasingly more robust perimeter security and crash gates to [...]

Vehicle Gates used in Managed Lane Applications

tyoung@bb-armr.com 21Nov Uncategorized 0

Managed lanes have been around for nearly 40 years, and different types of managed lanes help solve other transportation congestion challenges. These managed lanes restrict access to a road lane depending upon traffic constraints and congestion. Vehicle gates are an excellent management solution for areas where the population is high, and managed lanes are needed on […]