Volume 20
February 2018 Edition
Manufactured in the USA by Ross Technology under license from Heald Ltd ., the Raptor overcomes the installation limitations of standard bollards by requiring a mere 20 inches of excavation — compared to 72 to 96 inches for standard retractable bollards .
The XT-2200 ’ s curved design the XT-2200 extends 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 .
The foundation requires only 3 cubic yards of concrete and is very compact at just 20 inches ( 500 mm ) deep by 69 inches ( 1750 mm ) wide by 110 inches ( 2800
mm ) long .
The Raptor requires no pre-casting of the foundation 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 Shallow Mount Bollard was crash tested as a single unit .
Because of this , it can potentially be used to block a single lane more cost-effectively .
The curved element rolls on six heavy-duty wheels with sealed bearings and steel inner cores to provide smooth and quiet operation . When retracted , there are no protruding obstructions or hinged joints to present a tripping hazard for pedestrians or to damage vehicles .
How the XT-2200 Raptor Shallow Mount Bollard Saves Money
And since only one Raptor bollard was needed to achieve an ASTM F2656 M50-P1 rating , installing multiple units would sharply increase stopping power against a vehicle ramming attack , in contrast to standard bollards or even traditional shallow mount wedge barriers .
Installation cost
Compared to standard retractable bollards , installation 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 is raised and lowered with a double-acting hydraulic cylinder for long-term reliability .
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