
There are many benefits of installing a Wedge Barrier to aid in protecting against sudden vehicle attacks or to restrict traffic to a designated area. The most notable benefits include:
· High performance in crash ratings (up to M50/K12).
· Emergency Fast Operation (EFO) capable (1-2 seconds).
· Can be used in all types of climates when installed and maintained properly.
· Shallow foundations require less excavation than a retractable bollard.
· Warning lights can be installed on the wedge barrier.
· Heavy vehicles can pass over a closed wedge barrier.
· Emergency deployment through battery backup, and accumulators.
Types of Wedge Barrier
Once you've determined that your entry point needs a vehicle wedge barrier operator, the next step would be to figure out exactly what type of operator to install. Wedge barriers come in plate and finger wedge options, and they are available in a few different styles, including:
• Portable Wedge Barriers
Portable wedge barriers can be easily deployed or moved and serve as temporary barriers to increase vehicle access control and security during special events. These options are available in various crash ratings, with some models featuring operable crash plates.
• Surface-Mount Wedge Barriers
Surface-mount wedge barriers are suitable for installation at locations where excavation is not feasible. Their self-contained designs are also great for mounting them in difficult areas, such as places with drainage issues and parking ramps.
• Shallow Mount Wedge Barriers
Shallow mount wedge barrier controllers are the widely used in most entry points of highly sensitive facilities. Typically manufactured from heavy steel plates, shallow mount wedge barriers require only a few inches of excavation for installation.
Consider a passive vehicle barrier system if you want a more permanent, unmanned solution for preventing vehicles from crashing into your property. For example, installing a passive bollard in front of your store can stop vehicles from ramming into your storefront.
Vehicle wedge barriers offer maximum protection for high-security, sensitive points of entry against all sizes of unauthorized vehicles.
Wedge barriers can get installed as a standalone unit or in combination with other security products to form an effective sluice arrangement for a vehicle checkpoint. The blocking segment gets raised either automatically or by a controller and blocks vehicle entrance in seconds. Many vehicle wedge barriers also have an emergency function to raise deploy even faster.
Wedge barriers sit flush to the road surface and are unobtrusive. Their eye-catching colors and optional lights ensure that vehicles notice them and stop in time. The barriers are available in different widths, and they typically have shallow foundations for easy install in inner cities.

There 2 types of technology that are used to raise and lower Wedge Barriers. Electric and Hydraulic:

Electric
Electric Wedge Barriers run on electricity and are generally more expensive initially, but also come with a simpler installation, and lower maintenance costs overall. Unlike Hydraulic Wedge Barriers, the installation does not require hydraulic lines to be buried underground or HPU concrete pads poured.
Hydraulic
Hydraulic Wedge Barriers on the other hand have been proven to be reliable for many decades in the perimeter security industry. They are generally less expensive upfront and will last many years if maintained properly. They also do require hydraulic fluid lines to be buried and require pressure in the line to rise the barrier.

Wedge Barrier Installation
Regardless of which wedge is right for your facility or project, it is important to follow the correct steps during installation to ensure both safety and functionality.
Read and plan—Follow all safety information that is supplied and work with your crew to make sure everyone is prepared for the project.
Determine wedge plate/surface mount location—Ensure proper alignment and overall safety of your project.
Measure and calculate—Measure multiple times to verify the proper clearance and access for mechanical parts.
Design loops—Follow the wedge manuals to design vehicle loops sufficient for your project.
Generate power—Install the communication and power sources in correlation to the operator's manual.
Installing the wedge—Take excellent safety precautions when moving and installing the wedge.

To avoid frustration, your expected driving time should always take into account the possibility that there may be roadblocks on the way.
Wedge barriers, also known as traffic law enforcement operations, the national Department of Transport's long-term strategic approach to reduce the number of deaths on our roads.
Wedge barriers help to ensure that vehicles on the road network are roadworthy, and that motorists are not driving under the influence of alcohol.
Challenges of Wedge Barrier
Security barrier actuators face two main challenges:
• Assuring reliable operation, especially for barriers residing below ground level.
• Providing speed and force where limited supply power is available—typically 230VAC single phase.
Wedges and bollards are generally installed below ground, where pits will accumulate water and debris. Here, actuators are susceptible to contamination causing premature wear and failure.
Barriers installed in remote locations typically have limited power available. This impacts an actuator's ability to produce speed and force. With any Security Barrier, fast and complete deployment is essential.
Up to now, Security Barrier manufacturers have used hydraulic cylinders with HPUs or roller-screw EMAs for actuation. Hydraulics have the disadvantage of requiring frequent maintenance including oil and filter changes, and leaks that occur present environmental issues. EMAs use rotating screws that draw contaminants in during motion, which means they lose Ingress Protection, whether IP65 or IP67, the rating is "Static" or nonmoving. Contamination results in early failure unless separate air pumps are used to supply positive pressure.
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