RoadBlade tire shredders are designed to secure gates and entrances from terrorist and threat vehicles. It is ideal for military bases and field deployments such as checkpoint security, traffic management, roadblock security, airport ssecurity, nuclear power plants, refineries and more. RoadBlade tire shredders are currently used by the US Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy, the Port Authority of Vancouver, Ministry of Defense, nuclear weapons refurbish plants, and oil refining and distribution facilities.
Since its debut on the market, the RoadBlade tire shredder has evolved into an effective method of force protection against terrorism. PMG now offers four RoadBlade packages, each having its own strengths. Each one of these systems has the same basic purpose . . . to stop the threat vehicle.
RoadBlade tire shredders start out at a standard length of 12 feet, which contains 7 interlocking 20 inch modules. It can be extended up to 25 feet. Each module has 5 stainless steel retractable blades. The modules themselves are designed to withstand over 50 tons of force, enabling them to carry high traffic volumes.
When the blades are in the active (up) position, vehicles coming in either direction are at risk for having their tires deflated. This allows you to completely shut down any traffic control zone where the tire shredder is deployed. While the blades are inactive (down) vehicles can safely pass over the RoadBlade without any tire damage. Surface mount tire shredders also function as a speed bump while the blades are down, enabling you to control the flow of traffic.
Should a vehicle pass over the RoadBlade tire shredder while the system is active, its tires will deflate from the 3-4 gashes caused by the blades slicing them. A vehicle is on its rims immediately.