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Drop & Swing Arm BARRIERS

Barrier1 Systems drop arm and swing arm barriers provide controlled vehicle access while maintaining perimeter security. Designed for both temporary and permanent installations, these systems offer flexible configurations for a wide range of applications where access control and reliability are critical.

Hybrid Actuation Has Arrived

Barrier1 electric drop arm barrier systems now feature advanced hybrid actuator technology—delivering improved performance, efficiency, and reliability in demanding environments.

Key advantages of hybrid actuation include:

  • Shock-load tolerant design
  • Energy-efficient power-on-demand
  • Precise position and force control
  • Sealed system with minimal maintenance
  • All-weather reliability with high IP ratings

Contact our team for configuration details for your specific project.

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Avenger M50 Electric Surface Set Drop Arm

Image of an installed Avenger electric barrier

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P3 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
  • Surface-set design allows for quick setup and avoids underground utilities. Ideal for nuclear facilities, oil & gas, chemical, or other critical infrastructure locations where foundation excavation is problematic.
  • Electric operation raises arm vertically to open access to the roadway.
  • Available Spans: 14′ to 24′
Image of an installed Avenger electric barrier

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P3 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
  • Surface-set design allows for quick setup and avoids underground utilities. Ideal for nuclear facilities, oil & gas, chemical, or other critical infrastructure locations where foundation excavation is problematic.
  • Electric operation raises arm vertically to open access to the roadway.
  • Available Spans: 14′ to 24′

Avenger M50 Manual Surface Set Drop & Swing Arm

Image of an open Avenger Drop Swing barrier

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P3 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
  • Surface-set design allows for quick setup and avoids underground utilities. Ideal for nuclear facilities, oil & gas, chemical, or other critical infrastructure locations where foundation excavation is problematic.
  • Manual operation raises arm vertically and rotates arm horizontally to open access to the roadway.
  • Available Spans: 14’to 24′
Image of an open Avenger Drop Swing barrier

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P3 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
  • Surface-set design allows for quick setup and avoids underground utilities. Ideal for nuclear facilities, oil & gas, chemical, or other critical infrastructure locations where foundation excavation is problematic.
  • Manual operation raises arm vertically and rotates arm horizontally to open access to the roadway.
  • Available Spans: 14’to 24′

Avenger M50 Manual Surface Set Swing Arm

Image of an installed Avenger electric barrier

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P3 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
  • Surface-set design allows for quick setup and avoids underground utilities. Ideal for nuclear facilities, oil & gas, chemical, or other critical infrastructure locations where foundation excavation is problematic.
  • Manual operation rotates arm horizontally to open access to the roadway.
  • Available Spans: 14′ to 34′
Image of an installed Avenger electric barrier

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P3 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
  • Surface-set design allows for quick setup and avoids underground utilities. Ideal for nuclear facilities, oil & gas, chemical, or other critical infrastructure locations where foundation excavation is problematic.
  • Manual operation rotates arm horizontally to open access to the roadway.
  • Available Spans: 14′ to 34′

Hellfire M50 Kit Based Drop & Swing Arm

Image showing Hellfire Swing in use

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P3 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
  • Deployable solution that can be mounted to local concrete barrier. Ideal for remote or overseas facilities.
  • Manual operation raises arm vertically and rotates arm horizontally to open access to the roadway.
  • Delivered as a kit with prefabricated parts on a pallet. Fasteners & tools included for quick assembly.
  • Available Spans: 14′ to 18′
Image showing Hellfire Swing in use

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P3 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
  • Deployable solution that can be mounted to local concrete barrier. Ideal for remote or overseas facilities.
  • Manual operation raises arm vertically and rotates arm horizontally to open access to the roadway.
  • Delivered as a kit with prefabricated parts on a pallet. Fasteners & tools included for quick assembly.
  • Available Spans: 14′ to 18′

Hellfire M50 Kit Based Swing Arm

Image showing Hellfire Swing deployable solution mounted to local concrete barrier.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P3 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
  • Deployable solution that can be mounted to local concrete barrier. Ideal for remote or overseas facilities.
  • Manual operation rotates arm horizontally to open access to the roadway.
  • Delivered as a kit with prefabricated parts on a pallet. Fasteners & tools included for quick assembly.
  • Available Spans: 19’ to 34’
Image showing Hellfire Swing deployable solution mounted to local concrete barrier.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P3 per the ASTM F-2656-07 standard
  • Deployable solution that can be mounted to local concrete barrier. Ideal for remote or overseas facilities.
  • Manual operation rotates arm horizontally to open access to the roadway.
  • Delivered as a kit with prefabricated parts on a pallet. Fasteners & tools included for quick assembly.
  • Available Spans: 19’ to 34’

Phantom M50 Fixed Electric Drop Arm

Image of installed Phantom vehicle barrier

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P2 per the ASTM F-2656-15 standard
  • In-ground unit with 6-second operation. Ideal for high volume entrances.
  • Electric operation.
  • PLC-controlled logic. Trigger loops and timers can be provided to meet traffic control requirements.
  • Available Spans: 12’ to 16’
Image of installed Phantom vehicle barrier

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • ASTM Crash Rating: M50–P2 per the ASTM F-2656-15 standard
  • In-ground unit with 6-second operation. Ideal for high volume entrances.
  • Electric operation.
  • PLC-controlled logic. Trigger loops and timers can be provided to meet traffic control requirements.
  • Available Spans: 12’ to 16’
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