A mobile and modular surface mounted HVM barrier solution, the Pitagone F18 is an anti-ram vehicle barrier designed for speed and ease of deployment. It provides adaptable and effective protection against vehicle as a weapon terror attacks and has been certified to protect against vehicles of up to 7,200kg travelling at up to 48kph.
A versatile and lightweight HVM system, the Pitagone F18 can be installed by a single trained technician in just one minute, without the need for any special tools. The HVM system offers effective protection against vehicle attacks and accidental incursions, while providing a solution that can be moved aside quickly and easily to enable authorised or emergency vehicles through.
When not in use, the Pitagone F18 HVM system can be stored in compact stillages, making it ideal for deployments such as football matches, where roads may need to be re-opened during the event, with protection re-instated in a different location during egress.
Dimensions
Height: 1000mm
Width: 4248mm (rated array – 8 modules in the closed position)
Depth: 1040mm
Weight: 38.5kg
Distance between modules:
Liaison bars in position 25: 435mm
Liaison bars in position 50: 680mm
Foundation: free standing (no ground fixings)
Certification
IWA 14-1:2013: V/7200[N3C]/48/90:29.1
The Pitagone F18 Installation
The Pitagone F18 HVM system’s innovative design means that it can be delivered to site easily using a small commercial vehicle, making it an ideal choice of HVM for locations where access is limited.
Our trained and experienced technicians can assemble and install the Pitagone F18 HVM system in one minute, without the need for any special tools or accessories, and the model is adjustable to two widths for complete flexibility.
As the HVM system weighing less than 50kg, our installation teams can reconfigure, remove and redeploy the hostile vehicle mitigation measure on an as needed basis during each project.
The Pitagone F18 performance
An ideal HVM system for events and locations that attract large crowds, such as sports fixtures and outdoor concerts, the Pitagone F18 can be deployed on a diverse range of surfaces, including pavements, inclines, and bumpy roads. Its bright red upstands provide a visual deterrent, alongside effective protection from vehicles and it can be customised with branding.
The Pitagone F18 system can effectively stop vehicles travelling up to speeds of 48km/h and weighing up to 7,200kg. Designed for energy and lateral shock absorption, it provides an excellent defence from vehicles whether the impact is head-on, offset or side-on.
Contact us to discuss Pitagone F18 specification and installation.
