At each location, the totally self-contained MP5000's were towed into position and controlled vehicle access within 15 minutes. No excavation or sub-surface preparation was required.

Once positioned, the mobile barricades unpacked themselves by using hydraulics to raise and lower the barriers off their wheels. DC-powered pumps then raised or lowered the barriers.

The shorter mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers carry a K4 rating (M30 per new ASTM rating), stopping 7.5 ton (6400 Kg) vehicles travelling 30 mph (48 kph). The longer MP5000 meets K8 rating requirements, stopping the same sized vehicle at 40 mph (64 kph).

"At almost every major event, from political conventions to G-20 and NATO meetings, Delta's portable MP5000 barriers are protecting participants from harm," emphasises Greg Hamm, Delta Scientific vice president of sales and marketing. "During the Papal visit engagements, which were witnessed by millions, not one vehicle got into position to cause harm."

Over 1,000 of the MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers are being utilized throughout the world. The high security portable barricade system is easily towed into place by a light three-quarter-ton pickup truck. Many of the MP5000s are being used in the Middle East to protect US troops from truck bomb attack.