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18 • september 2016 • world fence news MARBLE FALLS, Tex. – Gibraltar, a leading manufacturer of high tension cable barrier systems and anti-ram vehicle barriers used across the globe, has announced the newest addition to its anti-vehicle barrier line. The G-FORCE Combination Fence was tested on July 20, 2016 and has received M50 P1 certification to the ASTM F2656-07 test method. The anti-terrorist fence system stopped the 15,085 pound (6,842.5 kg) test vehicle traveling at 50.33 mph (80.99 kph) in a recent crash test per- formed by a certified independent test- ing laboratory. The barrier allowed no penetration, stopping the vehicle for an impact designation of M50 P1. "We believe this anti-personnel/ anti-vehicle barrier combination fence will save money for end users and installers on both material and in- stallation costs," stated Jim Castello, president of Gibraltar Material Distri- bution, L.P. The G-FORCE Combination Fence was originally designed for clients in Saudi Arabia who needed a product that offered an anti-personnel fence option, but also carried anti-ve- hicle barrier resistance and certifica- tion for an ASTM F2656-07 M50 P1 impact, he noted. "This anti-personnel/anti-vehicle barrier fence combination is a great option for military bases, airports, prisons, refineries, chemical facili- ties, power plants, industrial sites, and other locations that need hardening of their perimeter to prevent vehicles and trespassers from entering," Castello said. "Although some competing an- ti-vehicle barrier systems are placed adjacent to or incorporated with an anti-personnel fence, most of these have not been crash tested to verify the combination of the two systems will not negatively affect the perfor- mance of the anti-vehicle portion of the system," he added. Designed for ease of installation, the G-FORCE Combination Fence is a continuous shallow foundation with a maximum depth of 12". This negates the maintenance needed for mowing and maintaining the grounds around the fence and bar- rier itself. The Combination Fence is an ex- cellent option for existing facilities that need an anti-vehicle/anti-person- nel combination option. The shallow foundation allows for no interruption of existing underground utilities, said Castello. The G-FORCE series of anti-ram crash fences is a key component of Gi- braltar's perimeter anti-vehicle barrier portfolio, which includes offerings of crash certified anti-ram crash gates, wedge barriers, bollards, and vertical lift barriers. For more information on Gibral- tar's barrier products, visit the web site www.gibraltarus.com. G-FORCE Combination Fence receives ASTM F2656-07 M50 P1 certification Gibraltar's G-FORCE Combination Fence is newest addition to G-FORCE series of crash rated fence systems The anti-personnel/anti-vehicle barrier fence combination is designed for mili- tary bases, airports, prisons, refineries, chemical facilities, power plants, indus- trial sites, and other locations that need hardening of their perimeter to prevent vehicles and trespassers from entering. (Gibraltar photo) See Us At FENCETECH 2017! From America's Trusted Supplier of Ornamental Aluminum Fence and Handrailing Since 1957 1-800-243-6256 • www.specrail.com Aluminum Wood Grain Top Rail Call Today For Fall Prices! Step Up To SPECRAIL Maintenance Free Aluminum! S P E C R A I L ®