Quick Link Lite is designed to provide protection from small to medium sized vehicle borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs).
It is suitable for use in environments where space is limited and large vehicles cannot be deployed to carry out an attack, thus requiring a lower specification barrier system to provide the necessary protection, the company says. The first deployment of the new system took place at the G20 Summit, which was held in London in April.
Quick Link Lite has been developed to complement the company’s existing range of high performance barriers. The system comprises ‘T’ and ‘Z’ shaped barrier units, made from Bi-Steel, a Corus patented high performance steel/concrete composite material, which can be connected together to create a flexible, surface mounted system to directly address the requirements of a wide range of security-sensitive site layouts.
Quick installation
Corus says Quick Link Lite incorporates several features “that enable it to be installed very quickly and then be easily removed after use or the layout reconfigured as required”.
“The reduced weight of the individual units means that they can be rapidly loaded for delivery, whilst their small footprint allows a greater number to be stacked together on one vehicle,” the company says.
“Installation is very straightforward – barriers are off-loaded by lorry-mounted crane, and lowered directly into position, providing flexible yet highly robust linking.
“Careful design of the system has negated the need for foundations or permanent securing points, eliminating the requirement for time consuming and potentially damaging road surface fixings.
“Steel buttresses are connected at intervals to the rear of the barriers to provide extra stability and security. The new barriers have been tested in accordance with PAS 68, for vehicle impact, whilst the Bi-Steel panel has been successfully tested against a wide range of blast attacks.”
Explosive protection
Dr Jurek Tolloczko, general manager of Corus Bi-Steel, said: “An ideal solution for security sensitive locations, the credentials of Quick Link Lite were proven when it was successfully deployed to protect world leaders attending this year’s G20 Summit in London.
“Not only does it meet key user requirements for flexible and rapid temporary deployment, Quick Link Lite is highly effective in delivering protection from explosive blast.
“Ideally suited for use at major outdoor events or at key sites where the entrance layouts are subject to change, the barriers can be easily reconfigured as the need arises, creating a legacy security system that can be easily adapted to meet changing requirements.”
