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Automatic Barriers

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Overview: The document serves as a comprehensive guide to Frontier Pitts' automatic rising/drop arm barriers, emphasizing their specifications, applications, and benefits in vehicle access regulation and security enhancement.
Specifications: It details various models such as FBX, FB, and HB barriers, each with distinct boom lengths and operational features. These barriers are designed to handle different vehicle masses and speeds, tested to PAS 68 standards for impact resistance.
Product Features: Notable features include torque motor and hydraulic operations, instantly reversible motors, continuous duty ratings, and a variety of safety and access control systems. Accessories like signage, boom lights, and magnetic locks are available.
Applications: Suitable for high-security areas like military sites, airports, and commercial premises, these barriers are designed to function under diverse environmental conditions, including high wind areas.
Installation and Maintenance: The document outlines civil and electrical installation requirements, stressing the importance of proper foundation and wiring. Frontier Pitts provides comprehensive installation, commissioning, and maintenance services, supported by a 24/7 call center and nationwide breakdown service.
Company Credentials: Frontier Pitts is recognized as a reputable manufacturer with 90 years of experience, ISO 9001 accreditation, and a global presence in over 90 countries, committed to continuous product development and customer satisfaction.
PAS 68 Terra Barrier Systems: These systems are designed for high-security applications, impact tested to meet PAS 68 standards. Specifications include:
  • Drop Arm Gate: Tested with a 7500kg vehicle at 64kph, dimensions of 3500mm width and 1050mm crash beam height, with a maximum width of 4500mm.
  • Ultimate Barrier: Tested with a 7500kg vehicle at 80kph, dimensions of 4500mm width and 1050mm crash beam height, also tested with a 1500kg saloon car.
  • Manual Barrier: Non-powered, with a maximum crash beam length of 4500mm, suitable for remote locations.
Features: Hydraulically powered for reliability, 100% duty cycle, fail-safe and fail-secure options, and a wide range of accessories. Safety features include vehicle detector loops, safety photocell beams, and safety edges.
Civil and Electrical Requirements: Specifies barrier base foundation dimensions and electrical requirements, with a power supply of 10 amp, 5 wire, 400V, 50Hz, three-phase and neutral supply.
Applications and Benefits: Designed for ease of installation and maintenance, can interface with various access control systems, impact tested to BSi PAS 68:2010 specification, and offers a range of accessories for enhanced security and functionality.
Contact Information: Frontier Pitts Ltd has offices in the UK, France, Hong Kong, and China, providing contact details for sales and support.
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Automatic Rising/Drop Arm Barriers

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Product Brochures Contents for the Automatic Drop/Rising Arm Barrier Product Guide 4 6 Corporate Brochure FP2 Security Sliding Gates Why Use Frontier Pitts Ltd? Automatic Barriers Summary Also available: Up to 9m FP3 Hinged/Swing Security Gates Up to 10m FP4 Automatic Drop/Rising Arm Barriers CompactTerra Barriers FP5 Road Blockers & Rising Kerbs FP5.1 Rising & Static Bollards FP6 Manual Perimeter Security FP7 Pedestrian Gates & Turnstiles Terra Barriers Terra Ultimate Barriers Manual Rising Arm Barrier Also known as the Terra Manual Barrier PAS 68 - 7500kg @ 30mph Barrier Accessories & Safety...

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Why Use Frontier Pitts? Accreditations From our UK HQ in Crawley, West Sussex Highly skilled, dedicated Mechanical & Electrical Field Engineers Frontier Pitts is more than just a Manufacturer: 90 years experience & accredited to BSi ISO 9001 National & International. Installations in over 90 countries 95 directly employed personnel, including multi-lingual staff & personnel that have been Frontier Pitts for 30+ years Technical Consultants based at regional offices will visit any site within the British Isles, without charge or obligation, offering technical advice on the most appropriate & effective...

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Automatic Drop/Rising Arm Barriers Automatic Barriers play an essential role in regulating and restricting the vehicle access and egress so their reliability is key. Barriers are often the visitors first contact with a company so appearance is also important. Whether the requirement is for a simple, low cost barrier for relatively low volume usage or a heavy-duty barrier for frequent operation, Frontier Pitts will supply a system designed to meet the sites exact needs. All barriers operate through a 90 degree movement. There are various options to consider when specifying your automatic barrier:1....

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FBX Barrier Up to 6.5 metres with lower folding skirts up to 5m Applications: Traffic control automatic barriers for car parks A rapid-action torque motor barrier. 100% duty rating - designed for continuous and frequent use. Instantly Reversible 100% Rated Motor Single phase Override switch Security lock on door Switched fuse supply double pole isolator Earth bonded door Easy accessible fuse unit Boom safety shear plate Motor protection Typical operating speeds of 3.5 to 7 seconds depending on configuration.* FBX Barrier with STOP sign Power is supplied from a single phase supply. For added security,...

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FB Barrier Up to 9 metres Lower folding skirts up to 7.5m Full height swivel skirt up to 5.5m Applications: Traffic control automatic barriers for car parks. Available with larger boom lengths to secure wider road widths A rapid-action torque motor barrier which can support longer boom lengths. Typical operating speeds of 7 to 10 seconds depending on configuration.* FB Barrier with STOP sign Power is supplied from a single phase supply. For added security, lower folding skirts are available with boom lengths up to 7500mm. Full height swivel skirts are available on booms up to 5500mm Bi-parting...

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HB Barrier Up to 10 metres Lower folding skirts up to 9m Full height swivel skirts up to 7.5m Applications: For sites with large road widths to secure or sites exposed to high wind conditions. Swivel Skirted Barriers offer the speed & flexibility of a drop arm barrier, with the deterrent of a gate. Features A heavy duty hydraulically operated motor barrier. Unlimited duty cycles. Heavy Duty Drive Unit Three Phase Switched fuse supply Earth bonded Security locks on door Override toggle switch Industrial vandal resistant unit Boom safety shear plate Typical operating speeds of 10 to 15 seconds...

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Looks can be deceiving! The BSi PAS 68:2010 impact tested Drop Arm Barrier that looks like a standard car park barrier, hydraulically powered for reliability & strength. PAS 68 Compact Terra Barrier V Drop Arm Gate 3500[N1]/48/90:1.5/0.0 Tested dimensions : width 4000mm, Maximum width: 6000mm Applications: Sites that require a subtle security solution with the PAS 68 specification. High Security Car Parks | Anti Terrorist | Government Military | Airports | Industrial | Commercial In event of Power Failure Fail safe (remain in raised position) Fail secure (remain in lowered position) Option of...

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The original PAS 68 impact tested Drop Arm Barrier, hydraulically powered for reliability & strength. PAS 68 Terra Barrier V Drop Arm Gate 7500[N2]/64/90:0.0/0.0 Tested dimensions : width 3500mm, crash beam height 1050mm Maximum width: 4500mm Applications: Sites that require equipment that meets a higher level of the PAS 68 specification. High Security | Anti Terrorist | Government | Military | Airports | Industrial | Commercial In event of Power Failure Fail safe (remain in raised position) Fail secure (remain in lowered position) Option of a hand pump is available if the barrier is to be re-raised...

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The ULTIMATE PAS 68 drop arm barrier from Frontier Pitts. Successfully impact tested against a range of different energies. The Ultimate Solution. PAS 68 Terra Ultimate Barrier V/7500[N3]/80/90:5.3/2.0 Tested dimensions : width 4500mm, crash beam height 1050mm Maximum width: 4500mm Applications: Sites that require equipment that meets an even higher level of the PAS 68 specification. High Security | Anti Terrorist | Government | Military | Airports | Industrial | Commercial In event of Power Failure Fail safe (remain in raised position) Fail secure (remain in lowered position) Option of a hand...

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The PAS 68 Manual Drop Arm Barrier British Government design & PAS 68 impact tested as the ‘MRAG’ - Manual Rising Arm Gate PAS 68 Terra Manual Barrier V Drop Arm Gate - 7500[N2]/48/90:0/0 3500[N1]/ 80/90:4.0/0 3500[N1]/80/90:2.23/0 Tested dimensions : width 3000mm & 4500mm, crash beam height 900mm Maximum crash beam length 4500mm The Terra Manual Barrier is a PAS 68 counter balanced barrier ideal for remote locations where no power is available. BENEFITS & FEATURES • Design of her Majesty’s Government manufactured by Frontier Pitts. • Non powered rising/drop arm barrier • Boom length up to 4500mm...

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