Highway Care Security, the pioneer of innovative solutions for a safer future, has introduced The BOSS to its range of HVM systems, launching a unique ISO 22343-1 certified solution that minimises risk to vehicle occupants and bystanders, as well as protecting the location.
Manufactured by Highway Care Security’s partner, Stuer-Egghe, The BOSS has been developed with input from Highway Care’s technical team. The lightweight, surface-mounted HVM system has achieved ISO 22343-1: V/7200[N3C]/48/90:24.0 certification and is designed for ease of deployment. Its compact design enables The BOSS to be transported in the boot of a car, and, with components weighing just 8kg each, the ultra-lightweight system can be installed by a single operative within minutes, without the need for any special tools.
The BOSS stands for Barrier On Strong Spikes, it is designed to prevent vehicles up to 7.5t travelling from entering the protected area while reducing the impact on the vehicle’s occupants. The system is made up of a robust mat with the eponymous strong spikes pointing outwards, which brings the vehicle to a controlled stop, these spikes are covered by 3D-printed covers to protect pedestrians from injury while passing by. Unlike police stinger devices, which only puncture the tyres, allowing the vehicle to continue moving, The BOSS works by also inhibiting the vehicle’s wheels and axle, utilising the spikes to capture the wheels and prevent them from turning.
Each complete three-metre tested array consists of six strips with revolutionary stopping technology, two brandable tent covers, eight simple locking mechanisms, and three coupling plates. The 8kg components fit together to create a system with a total weight of less than 70kg and two storage compartments for easy transportation are also provided with the system.
Highway Care’s Commercial Director, Ben Duncker, explains: “As we look forward to the introduction of Martyn’s Law, those responsible for the safety of events, venues and public spaces are looking for HVM solutions that can protect people and places with safe deceleration of vehicles.
“The BOSS provides effective protection against vehicle attacks and errant vehicles while being designed with a particular focus on protecting onlookers from the trajectories associated with collisions and bringing the vehicle to a controlled stop. The way The BOSS works to stop the wheels from turning, rather than by taking the impact of the vehicle, is a totally fresh concept in the security and counter terrorism market. We are really excited about the potential of this HVM system.”
Ben continues: “It is important that temporary HVM systems are specified and installed aligned to the identified risk as well as the potential for an incursion into a protected area. It ticks all the boxes for innovation, performance and practicality and we expect it to become a popular solution for a wide array of events and environments.”
The BOSS adds to a growing range of HVM solutions from Highway Care Security, following the success of the RB50, The Claw, and SecureGuard. It is suitable for a wide range of security environments, including protection of ingress and egress routes, segregation of pedestrians from traffic during temporary pedestrianisation installations, Zone Ex, match day, and festival security. The HVM system is suitable for installation in a variety of configurations, including a pedestrian permeable layout that enables crowd flows to circulate normally while protecting the location from vehicles. Thanks to the ultra-lightweight system’s ease and speed of installation, it can be moved aside easily should vehicular access be required for emergency services or authorised traffic.
For further information and full product specification, visit www.highwaycare.com/security/theboss
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