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Volume 16
September 2017 Edition
Introducing the World’s Only Shallow
Mount Retractable Bollard Shallow Mount Bollard was crash tested as a
single unit.
Manufactured in the USA by Ross Technology
under license from Heald Ltd., the Raptor over-
comes the installation limitations of standard bol-
lards by requiring a mere 20 inches of excava-
tion—compared to 72 to 96 inches for standard
retractable bollards. Because of this, it can potentially be used to
block a single lane more cost-effectively.
The XT-2200’s curved design the XT-2200 ex-
tends 39 inches above grade when deployed—
yet its foundation, a compact 20″ d x 69″ w x 110″
l requires only 3 cubic yards of concrete.
This efficient installation footprint eliminates a
great amount of risk to damaging utility lines that
could cause electrocution, explosions or high-
pressure releases.
And the benefits of the Raptor shallow mount
bollard don’t end there.
And since only one Raptor bollard was needed to
achieve an ASTM F2656 M50-P1 rating, install-
ing multiple units would sharply increase stop-
ping power against a vehicle ramming attack, in
contrast to standard bollards or even traditional
shallow mount wedge barriers.
Cost-effective replacement of standard bol-
lards.
The Raptor can save money when it comes to
replacing existing standard bollard systems.
Where an entire 6 to 8 feet of existing concrete
and rebar must be excavated and removed to in-
stall a new standard retractable bollard system,
a crew only needs to remove the top 20 inches
of an existing foundation to properly prepare for
the XT-2200.
The Raptor calls for a mere 20-inch (500 mm) excavation
depth, making it ideal for site conditions that prohibit deep
foundation pits, such as those required for standard bollards.
(Photo provided by Ross Technology)
How the XT-2200 Raptor Shallow Mount
Bollard Saves Money
Installation cost.
Compared to standard retractable bollards, in-
stallation for the shallow mount bollard is more
cost-effective.
Excavation depths for standard bollard systems,
as well as the amount of concrete needed, are
triple what is required for the XT-2200.
These additional costs are seen not only in the
amount of product (concrete, rebar) required, but
in labor costs as well.
The Raptor requires no pre-casting of the founda-
tion pit and includes integrated rebar, eliminating
the need to supply and build rebar mats onsite.
Singular stopping power.
Unlike many bollard systems, which are crash
tested in an array of three units, the XT-2200
Even more amazing is that the Raptor was tested as a single
unit, so it can be used either as a standalone element or in
an array of bollards to secure openings of virtually any width.
(Photo provided by Ross Technology)
The XT-2200 Raptor is ideal for the fol-
lowing conditions:
Non-standard roadway widths –
• The Raptor can secure narrow roadways
more cost effectively than typical three-bol-
lard arrays and can also be installed as mul-
tiple units to provide heavy security for wide
entrances.
• Pedestrian and bicycle access –
• Non-vehicular traffic can move through freely
while the bollards are in the secure position
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