Volume 16
Their solutions regularly extend the functional life of a vehicle barrier by 3 to 5 years .
September 2017 Edition
” These factors result in undue wear and tear , poorly marked control panels , improper lighting , incorrectly installed hydraulic hoses , bad wire splices and numerous other deficiencies .”
The starting point for barrier refurbishment is determining whether a barrier is structurally sound .
Concentric Security ’ s engineers evaluate a barrier ’ s structural steel , the critical element for its ability to meet its astested crash rating .
“ Most barriers that our customers consider E . O . L . ( End of Life ) are still mechanically sound ,” David McInturff , Vice President of Concentric Security ’ s Service Division .
In fact , returning barriers to a fully functional , highly dependable state of operation is standard practice here at Concentric Security .
Our customers can use their operating budgets ( versus capital budgets ) at a fraction of the price .
“ Our customers often think poorly manufactured equipment is the reason for their barrier problem when in fact the responsibility is a combination of factors beginning with an improperly designed ‘ Sequence of Operation ’ followed by poor installation and maintenance ,” added McInturff .
Two things compromise structural integrity ; rust and steel deformation ( caused by a traffic accident ).
Presuming neither of these conditions exist , the barrier ’ s life is extendable .
Once the engineering review is completed , Concentric Security ’ s subject matter experts assess the barriers and Access Control Point ( ACP ) and
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