Over the last several years rising security demands on commercial premises due to concerns regarding unauthorised vehicle access and ram-raiding as well as the need for more refined perimeter control. This evolving scenario facilitates the more advanced protective measures and the rising kerbs now referred to as rising barriers or lift-kerb systems have become the most protective measures for high-risk or high-traffic environments. They can stop, deter and control vehicular movement that are more valuable and effective for sites that other traditional security systems like static enjoyed would pass and simple security barriers would not offer
Rising kerbs is a fusion of simplified, engineered, automated controls that are now used across a diverse portfolio commercial sites like retail parks, government buildings, logistics centres, data warehouses, commercial business parks and even residential gated communities. Their inconspicuous shape, high impact resistance, ease of integration of modern control access systems turns rising kerbs to be a critical line of defence.
The Benefits & Uses of Rising Kerbs
Rising Kerbs are reinforced, mechanical, and uninterrupted safety devices that rise from the ground and absorb the impact of vehicles. Unlike other safety systems on the market, such as manual or permanent barriers, rising kerbs are self-retracting and rest flush on the road surface, allowing authorized vehicles to pass.
Rising kerbs are becoming more common at high security locations, as self-retracting kerbs are more versatile than fixed, permanent barriers. Their innovative design offers the ability to self-retract, meaning you can activate barriers when the need arises, which is ideal for locations with varying traffic. These barriers are frequently used for locations where emergency vehicles, security personnel, or delivery vans need special access.
Rising kerbs are ideal motor-vehicle hostile attack deterrents, making them the most sought-after rising kerbs for high-security locations.
Protecting Facility Entries with Strong Vehicle Control Systems
Any commercial site is vulnerable, especially entrance and exit points. Rising curbs strengthen these access points by economically blocking unauthorized vehicles from entering secure compounds, drive thru’s, loading zone bays and pedestrian zones.
The rising curbs strongest characteristic is the construction. Rising curbs ramps are made out of reinforced steel with the ability to withstand some of the most oppressively heavy impacts. This makes them highly effective against ram-raiding. It also restrict access for vehicles going fast and is effective against the most common, predatory tactic used by criminals to attack commercial buildings.
Rising, controlled movement of vehicles, at perimeter points, helps businesses lessen the chance of theft, unauthorized access, collateral damage, and misuse of movement of vehicles in the area of business. This is especially protective for businesses that hold premium valued stock, vulnerable and very sensitive electronic devices, or confidential documents and files.
In cities, rising curbs protect shopfronts, vehicle intrusion on pedestrian walkways, and public center zones. It helps improve safety, and provides peace of mind for people and vehicles in the area.
Integrating Rising Kerbs With Access Control And Automation Systems
Modern rising kerbs often now come with advanced access control systems. Rising kerbs can be connected to the below systems and many more:
• ANPR systems
• Keypad or fob entry systems
• Video intercoms
Only pre-approved vehicles will be able to pass. All other vehicles will be automatically blocked. For sites with higher security concerns, such as distribution centres, government buildings, or private gated communities, this provides the perfect blend of security and flow control for vehicles.
Automation allows for smooth business operations. Employees are able to gain site access quicker and without manual entry control. Deliveries can be authorised in advance. Site managers can control the site’s vehicle access and flow. Rising kerbs are integrated with other security measures such as CCTV and perimeter alarms to provide a robust managed security solution.
Rising Kerbs Vs Traditional Security Barriers: Which Is More Secure?
Traditional security measures such as barriers, bollards, gates, and static kerbs are still useful, however, rising kerbs do have some other notable advantages.
Static bollards serve the purpose of protection, yet they can’t adapt or change access needs. Boundary control gates serve purpose to stop access to an area, but they still can’t stop most high-speed vehicle attacks. On the other hand, static traffic control barriers like arm barriers can’t stop impact and can be easily breached.
Rising kerbs outperform these alternatives by offering:
* High impact resistance,Optimal for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)
* Immediate functionality On-demand, security personnel to swiftly engage the rising kerbs.
* When the rising kerbs are not operational they do not visually intrude.
* They are a reinforced, visible obstruction to deter aggressors.
* Seamless operability and plug-and-play integration with access control and perimeter security applications.
For commercial sites needing dynamic protection, rising kerbs provide good protection while also having automation and adaptable operational flexibility.
Low-Maintenance, High-Strength Security for Business Premises
Rising kerbs are designed for heavy traffic and bad weather. That’s why they can be relied upon for years, even with constant roadway use. Various models are protected against corrosion, impact and wear by using processed steel like galvanised or powder-coated.
Rising kerbs give facilities a long service life and low operational costs, they also only need lubrication, system checks and control unit servicing, making them low maintenance. They give the longest service life of any barriers, and have low operational costs.
Businesses want to improve their security systems, and rising kerbs are one of the safest, most efficient, and the most modern ways to do it. Rising kerbs are effective in keeping control of the perimeter. They boost safety and, and safety and security are most important to the protection of one’s employees and the functionality of the enterprises.