Delta Scientific Corporation

Delta Scientific DSC50 ‘S’ Barrier: Portable, Crash-Rated Vehicle Mitigation Solution

Product Profile

The DSC50 “S” Barrier from Delta Scientific is a portable, rapidly deployable vehicle-mitigation barrier designed for environments that require temporary yet reliable protection. It converts unsecured spaces into secured zones within minutes - without the need for permanent infrastructure.

Product Overview

  • Engineered for events, pedestrian zones, pop-ups, protests, and urban corridors, the DSC50 “S” Barrier provides certified crash-rated performance in a sleek, modern design.
  • Crash Rating: SC30 – stops a 2,430 lb (1,100 kg) car at 30 mph (48 kph).
  • Design: Clean, contemporary lines that blend into public or event environments.
  • Mobility: Three-wheel dolly system for easy transport, placement, and storage.
  • Technology: “Lock-on-Impact” feature helps trap and immobilize vehicles even at low speeds.
  • Cost-Effectiveness: Offers strong protection without the expense or permanence of fixed barriers.

Key Advantages

  • Rapid Deployment: Enables quick setup for short-term or changing security needs.
  • Aesthetic & Functional: Provides high-level security while maintaining visual appeal.
  • Flexible Applications: Suitable for municipal use, public gatherings, and temporary high-traffic zones.

Ideal For

  • Large public events and festivals
  • Temporary pedestrian or tourist zones
  • Parades, protests, or pop-up markets
  • Urban or municipal safety operations
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Technical Specification

Make Delta Scientific
Manufacturer Delta Scientific Corporation
Category Access Control>Barriers
Model code DSC50
Type of barrier Portable Barrier
Certification level ASTM SC30
Gross vehicle weight 2,430lb/1,100kg
Crash speed 30 mph/48 kph
Additional info
  • SC30 Crash Rating: Built tough to stop a 2,430lb (1,100 kg) small passenger car at 30 mph (50 kph)*
  • Engineered Aesthetics: Clean, modern lines complement your facility, event, or streetscape
  • Budget-Friendly Performance: Advanced vehicle mitigation at a fraction of the cost of permanent infrastructure
  • Portable & Deployable: Move and position effortlessly with the included three-wheel dolly-style transporter. Fast setup, faster protection
  • Lock-on-Impact Technology: Nudge-tested to tip, trap, and lock under vehicles-even at lower speeds-to stop threats early

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