A “K” rating is a Crash Test Certification issued by the Department of State (DOS) to a fence, gate, barrier or bollard indicating perpendicular impact penetration of a vehicle of a specific weight at a specific speed. In other words, it measures the particular stopping power of a barrier in relation to the speed and weight of an oncoming vehicle.
The K rating weight of the vehicle is standard at 15,000 lbs. These DOS standard barriers can only allow the truck to penetrate no more than 36 inches past the bed. “K” rated bollards are often referred to as Ram, Anti-Ram or Anti-Terrorism bollards.
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Specifications & Uses
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Specifications
Crash rated material and products are used in many different commercial, industrial and government applications. They are also used in high profile private residences and estates. Power plants, fuel depot, chemical plants, federal and state government and military installations all have these products installed.
K4 rating is for a vehicle traveling 30mph
K8 rating is for a vehicle traveling 40mph
K12 rating is for a vehicle traveling 50mph
With several options available, we recommend you download our K-rated catalogue and contact one of our service professional for a consultation and assessment of your needs.