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The Madoors USA PAS 68 M50 Crash Tested Hydraulic Road Blocker is a high-security electromechanical and hydraulic retractable vehicle security barrier — independently impact tested to PAS 68 standards and certified to stop a 7,500kg truck at 80 km/h, standing 880mm to 1,165mm above ground in the raised position, available in 4,000mm standard width securing openings up to 6,400mm, and performance-rated to PAS68: V/7500[N2]/80/90:0/25 at the 880mm height and PAS68: V/7500(N3)/80/90:0.0/14.3 at the 1,200mm height with US K12 equivalence. The electromechanical activation enables reliable operation in freezing environments where hydraulic systems may underperform, while the hydraulic version provides maximum force output for the highest-cycle intensive use applications. Galvanized then primed and painted black and yellow as standard — with custom colors available on request — the Madoors USA PAS 68 Road Blocker is the high-profile deterrent solution for the most demanding high-security installations worldwide.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The Madoors USA PAS 68 Road Blocker is tested and certified to PAS 68 — the industry testing standard that specifies impact performance requirements for vehicle security barriers and provides the assurance that the barrier will provide the specified level of physical protection against hostile vehicle attack. PAS 68 testing uses a test vehicle — not driven by a human operator — to deliver a single standardized impact against the barrier at the specified vehicle weight and speed, measuring the vehicle penetration after impact against the rated penetration tolerance.
The two standard height configurations provide different performance profiles. The 880mm raised height configuration — performance rating PAS68: V/7500[N2]/80/90:0/25 — provides 880mm above ground height for standard passenger car and light vehicle engagement, tested against N2 class vehicle (7,500kg). The 1,165mm raised height configuration — performance rating PAS68: V/7500(N3)/80/90:0.0/14.3 — provides greater height for engagement of larger vehicles including N3 class heavy goods vehicles, with US K12 equivalence confirming dual international standard certification. Both configurations are tested at 80 km/h impact speed — the PAS 68 standard maximum test speed.
The standard width of 4,000mm with securing capability for openings up to 6,400mm provides coverage for the majority of single-lane and dual-lane vehicle access points from a single blocker unit. Additional widths are available on request for wider entrance positions.
The electromechanical drive unit provides the specific operational advantage of reliable function in freezing environments — hydraulic fluid viscosity increases dramatically at sub-zero temperatures, causing slow and unreliable hydraulic actuation in cold climates. The electromechanical drive is not subject to hydraulic fluid viscosity changes, maintaining consistent raise/lower performance in the coldest operational environments. The hydraulic version is available for maximum force output applications and high-cycle intensive use positions where hydraulic drive performance advantages outweigh the cold climate consideration.
The galvanized then primed and painted black-and-yellow finish provides both corrosion resistance from the galvanized layer and the high-visibility warning coloring from the black-and-yellow paint — the standard safety color that identifies physical vehicle barriers to approaching drivers. Custom colors are available for installations requiring specific facility color coordination.
KEY FEATURES
PAS 68 Independent Test Certification — Maximum Assurance
PAS 68 certification is the specifically designed industry standard providing the assurance that the vehicle security barrier will deliver the specified impact resistance against hostile vehicle attack — the PAS 68 testing standard was developed precisely to address the needs of organizations requiring confirmed vehicle barrier performance for security procurement. The independent test methodology — test vehicle not driven by a human operator, standardized vehicle weight and speed, measured penetration against rated tolerance — provides the objective, reproducible test result required for government, military, and diplomatic facility procurement specifications.
N2 & N3 Vehicle Class Testing — Light & Heavy Vehicle Coverage
The dual N2 class testing at the 880mm configuration and N3 class testing at the 1,165mm configuration confirms stopping performance against both medium weight commercial vehicles — N2, up to 7,500kg — and heavy goods vehicles — N3, over 7,500kg. This dual vehicle class testing directly confirms that the Madoors USA PAS 68 Road Blocker stops the complete range of vehicle weights that may be used in hostile vehicle attack scenarios, from the medium commercial vehicle most commonly available to hostile actors through to the heaviest available truck.
US K12 Equivalence — Dual International Standard Credentials
The US K12 equivalence of the 1,165mm configuration provides dual international standard certification — PAS 68 for European and international government procurement and K12 for American and ASTM-framework procurement. This dual credential eliminates the certification compliance concern for international projects and joint-security facility specifications that reference both European and American standards.
Electromechanical Drive — Freezing Environment Reliability
The electromechanical activation that enables reliable operation in freezing environments directly solves the most common operational failure of hydraulic road blockers in cold climate deployments — hydraulic fluid thickening at sub-zero temperatures causes slow, unreliable, and potentially non-functional hydraulic road blocker operation in the coldest operational conditions. The electromechanical drive maintains consistent raise/lower performance in all temperatures, providing year-round reliable operation at northern climate installations, high-altitude facilities, and any location subject to freezing conditions.
880mm to 1,165mm Raised Height — High-Profile Deterrent
The raised heights of 880mm to 1,165mm above ground provide the high-profile visual deterrent that is specifically identified as the requirement of high-security installations — a road blocker standing nearly 1 meter to over 1 meter above ground is unambiguously visible to approaching drivers as a serious physical vehicle barrier that cannot be driven over or through. This high-profile visual deterrent directly affects driver behavior — the visible presence of a raised PAS 68 road blocker deters unauthorized approach attempts before they escalate to the vehicle attack scenario the blocker is designed to stop.
4,000mm Width — Up to 6,400mm Opening Coverage
The 4,000mm standard road blocker width providing coverage for entrance openings up to 6,400mm allows a single blocker installation to protect wider-than-standard entrance positions — the blocker spans the full opening width without requiring multiple units side-by-side for the majority of vehicle access lane widths encountered at high-security installations. Additional widths are available on request for the widest entrance configurations.
Galvanized & Black-Yellow Paint — Corrosion Protection & High Visibility
The galvanized then primed and black-yellow painted finish provides the two most important surface properties for an outdoor vehicle security barrier — galvanized corrosion protection for long-term structural integrity in all outdoor exposure conditions, and high-visibility black-yellow warning coloring that meets the standard safety color convention for physical vehicle barriers. This combination directly protects both the barrier's structural performance and the approaching driver's safety awareness throughout the barrier's service life.
PERFORMANCE RATING SUMMARY
880mm Configuration — PAS68: V/7500[N2]/80/90:0/25. N2 vehicle class 7,500kg. Impact speed 80 km/h. 90-degree impact angle. 0 to 25cm penetration at rating. Raised height 880mm. Width 4,000mm standard.
1,200mm Configuration — PAS68: V/7500(N3)/80/90:0.0/14.3. N3 vehicle class over 7,500kg. Impact speed 80 km/h. 90-degree impact angle. 0 to 14.3cm penetration at rating. US K12 equivalent. Raised height 1,165mm. Width 4,000mm standard.
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
Site Assessment & Height Configuration Selection
Entrance width, required height configuration — 880mm or 1,165mm — vehicle class threat profile, drive system — electromechanical for cold climate or hydraulic for maximum force/high cycle — color specification, and access control integration are confirmed.
Foundation Excavation & Housing Installation
Foundation excavation to the road blocker housing depth is completed. Drainage provision installation within the housing is completed. Road blocker housing is installed flush with the road surface in the lowered position.
Drive System Installation
Electromechanical or hydraulic drive unit is installed and connected to the road blocker mechanism. Raise/lower function at standard and emergency speeds is tested through multiple cycles.
Access Control & Safety System Integration
PLC control interfaces — card readers, remote controls, loop detectors, photocells, traffic lights — are connected and programmed. All authorized access and emergency lockdown functions are tested.
Surface Finish Verification
Galvanized, primed, and black-yellow or custom color paint finish is confirmed. Any touch-up from installation is completed.
PAS 68 Certification Documentation & Handover
PAS 68 N2/N3 test certification documents, K12 equivalence documentation, performance rating certificates, installation records, and product warranty are compiled into the project handover package.
DEPLOYMENT SCENARIOS & USE CASES
Madoors USA PAS 68 M50 Crash Tested Hydraulic Road Blockers are deployed across the full range of high-security vehicle access control positions requiring PAS 68 certified vehicle stopping performance.