Delta Scientific Corporation

Delta DSC720 1 metre bollards stop 66.7 Kg flatbed truck impacting at 80 kph with zero penetration

Product Profile

A crash test of Delta Scientific's new DSC720-1M bollards, created to stop taller trucks such as those found in Europe and the Mideast from tumbling over anti-terrorist crash-proof bollards, stopped a 15,000 pound (66.7 Km) flatbed truck impacting at 50 miles per hour (80 kph) with a -0.5 meter penetration of the vehicle, creating an M50, P1 ASTM rating. The bollards caused severe damage to the engine and drive train.

This is the type of stopping power customers want for ASTM 50 and K12 rated bollards. Importantly, these taller bollards provide the same type of stopping power as their predecessor, the DSC720, which is installed throughout the world.

DSC720 bollards are deployed at U.S. locales, including Federal buildings and Department of Defense installations, as well as at various nations’ embassies and high profile, high-risk facilities, such as Buckingham Palace and the Singapore Parliament, throughout the world.

The new bollards feature a variety of power options including Delta’s hydraulic power unit (HPU), all-weather pneumatic, electro-mechanical, manual or fixed post.

The DSC720-1M’s controls feature touch screen panels, data logging and Cat 5 cable connections with options of control via a closed network, the Internet, fibre optic or remote operation. Decorative castings and brushed stainless steel sleeves are standard options.

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Technical Specification

Make Delta Scientific
Manufacturer Delta Scientific Corporation
Category Access Control>Bollards
Model code DSC720 1M Electromechanical
Type of Bollard Automatic
Certification level M50 (K12)
Gross vehicle weight 15,000 lbs. (6,800 kg) pounds
Crash speed 50 mph mph
Crash tested Yes
Height (mm) 1000 mm
Width (mm) 387mm (dia)
Finish Industrial enamel
Power consumption 900 W
Additional info The DSC720 1M  is Delta's highest crash rated bollard tested with a 15,000 lb vehicle at 50 mph. This bollard will stop and destroy much larger vehicles than those tested at very high velocities. The 1M, one Meter version has a shown to have a zero penetration (-.5M penetration of the truck bed) for high CG vehicles found in the USA and in the EU.

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