AST Magazine February 2018 final-feb-2018 | Page 4

Ross XT-2200
Shallow Mount Bollard:
The Retractable Bollard
Whether securing a tourist area, public facility or government building, the XT-2200 Heald Raptor Shallow Mount Bollard allows you to bring heavy-duty anti-ram
protection to the most challenging installation sites.
By Scott Espensen, Perimeter Security Product Manager for
Ross Technology
Retractable bollards serve as a practical solution for safely se-
curing access points shared by both vehicles and pedestrians
because they limit vehicle access when deployed, while still
allowing pedestrians safe and unrestricted walking access.
As a result of this flexibility, they are an ideal solution for protect-
ing entrances to public spaces with high traffic volumes such as
outdoor shopping districts, museums, stadiums, parking garages,
office buildings and more.
Given that these applications are most often found in metropolitan
areas, however, the use of standard retractable bollards, which
generally require 6 to 8 feet of excavation, is often re stricted due to
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