Crash-Rated Gates: LPS 1175 Platinum Bi-Folding Guide
Introduction: Understanding Crash-Rated Gates
Perimeter security remains a critical priority for infrastructure owners, government agencies, and businesses safeguarding high-value assets against unauthorized access. Among the most effective components in any perimeter security installation are crash-rated gates engineered barriers designed to withstand vehicle impacts and prevent forced entry into sensitive facilities.
However, selecting the right gate manufacturer is crucial. Leading gate manufacturers in UAE and worldwide now recommend LPS 1175 Platinum Bi-Folding Gates as a premium security solution that delivers both vehicle impact resistance and forced-entry protection in a space-efficient design.
This article explores why crash-rated gates, particularly the LPS 1175 Platinum Bi-Folding Gate, have become essential for high-risk facilities and how they strengthen comprehensive perimeter security solutions.
The Critical Need for Crash-Rated Gates
Crash-rated gates are rigorously certified to withstand specific vehicle impact scenarios, providing robust vehicle access control that prevents hostile vehicles from breaching security perimeters. These gates undergo testing according to strict international standards including PAS 68, IWA 14-1, and ASTM F2656, which evaluate their resistance against vehicles traveling at high speeds.
As a manufacturer of HVM products, we ensure every crash-rated gate we produce meets these demanding certifications. This isn’t just about passing tests it’s about keeping unauthorized vehicles from endangering your people and assets.
What many of our clients appreciate most is the dual protection. Beyond stopping vehicles, our LPS 1175-rated gates resist forced-entry attempts using tools like crowbars or power drills. This combination of crash resistance and intrusion prevention has proven invaluable for facilities requiring comprehensive perimeter security solutions.
What Makes Our LPS 1175 Platinum Bi-Folding Gate Different
We designed the LPS 1175 Platinum Bi-Folding Gate specifically for the challenges our clients face in the Middle East and beyond. We’ve installed these systems in facilities with limited space and heavy traffic, and they consistently outperform expectations. Here’s what makes them work so well:
Dual-Layer Protection: We’ve integrated vehicle impact resistance (PAS 68, IWA 14-1) with forced-entry resistance (LPS 1175 SR1-SR3). You get comprehensive security without installing multiple systems.
Space-Saving Innovation: Unlike traditional sliding or swing gates, our bi-folding mechanism needs minimal clearance. We’ve installed these in underground parking facilities and tight entry points where other gates simply wouldn’t fit.
Built for Heavy Use: We engineered these gates for facilities that can’t afford downtime. Whether you’re running an airport, logistics center, or government complex with hundreds of daily movements, our gates handle the load without compromising performance.
Smart Integration: We’ve made sure our gates work seamlessly with modern perimeter access control systems ANPR, RFID technology, vehicle detection loops, and safety photocells. Your existing security infrastructure connects easily.
How Our Gates Compare: Real-World Perspective
Over the years, we’ve helped countless clients choose the right perimeter security installation for their specific needs. Here’s our honest assessment of how different gate types perform:
Crash-Rated Sliding/Cantilever Gates
We recommend these for high-traffic locations like airports and government facilities where you need excellent resistance to high-speed ramming attempts and have adequate space for the sliding mechanism.
Bi-Folding Crash-Rated Gates (LPS 1175)
This is our specialty at Frontier Pitts Middle East. We install these where clients need combined impact and forced-entry resistance but face space constraints underground parking, restricted areas, busy compounds.
Standard Industrial Gates
We’re honest with clients: if your site is low-risk or you’re securing internal areas, standard gates work fine. But they’re not tested for impact or forced entry, so we never recommend them for critical perimeter security.
The Real Benefits We’ve Seen with Crash-Rated Gates
1. Protection Against Evolving Threats
As gate manufacturers in UAE, we’ve watched vehicle-borne attacks become more sophisticated. Our crash-rated gates, certified to PAS 68, IWA 14-1, and ASTM F2656 standards, provide verified protection that significantly reduces unauthorized entry risks.
2. Tool-Resistant When It Matters Most
We’ve installed LPS 1175-certified gates at facilities where intruders attempted tool-based attacks. The gates delayed them long enough for security teams to respond exactly as designed. With ratings from SR1 to SR3, this protection proves its worth when seconds count.
3. Solutions for Tight Spaces
Some of our most successful installations have been in facilities everyone said were “impossible” to secure properly. Underground parking structures, buildings with minimal clearance, narrow access points our LPS 1175 Platinum Bi-Folding Gate delivers full security without requiring space you don’t have.
4. Reliability Under Pressure
We build our gates for intensive use because we understand your operations can’t stop for gate repairs. Whether you process 50 or 500 vehicle movements daily, our gates maintain consistent performance year after year.
Questions Our Clients Ask Us
Q: How are your crash-rated gates different from standard gates?
A: We test and certify every crash-rated gate we manufacture to withstand vehicle impacts according to PAS 68 or IWA 14-1 standards. Standard gates skip this certification entirely they simply can’t resist high-speed vehicle ramming or forced entry. For high-risk environments, that difference is everything.
Q: Do I really need both crash-rating and forced-entry certifications?
A: We help clients think through this carefully. If vehicle attacks concern you, crash-rated gates are essential. But if you also face risks from intruders with power tools, LPS 1175 forced-entry protection adds a crucial layer. We assess your specific situation and recommend accordingly.
Q: Where do you typically install crash-rated gates?
A: As gates manufacturers specializing in perimeter security solutions, we’ve installed our systems in:
- Airport terminals and cargo facilities across the region
- Oil and gas refineries and processing plants
- Government buildings and military installations
- Data centers protecting sensitive digital infrastructure
- Corporate campuses with high-security requirements
Q: What maintenance do your gates require?
A: We design our gates for durability, but regular maintenance keeps them performing optimally. We recommend damage inspections, lubrication of moving components, and testing of safety systems. Most of our clients in the UAE take advantage of our comprehensive maintenance programs it gives them peace of mind.
Why We Believe in LPS 1175 Platinum Bi-Folding Gates
After years as a leading gates manufacturer, we can confidently say our LPS 1175 Platinum Bi-Folding Gates deliver unmatched dual protection stopping vehicles while delaying intruders. We’ve seen them perform in the most demanding environments across airports, logistics hubs, government facilities, and data centers.
What really sets these gates apart is their compatibility with existing perimeter security systems. When clients already have ANPR, RFID, or advanced access control platforms, our gates integrate smoothly. As an experienced manufacturer of HVM products, we’ve designed our systems to work with your infrastructure, not against it.
Let’s Secure Your Facility Together
At Frontier Pitts Middle East, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all security. We’ve protected critical infrastructure throughout the region by understanding each facility’s unique challenges and providing proven solutions backed by rigorous testing and certification.
Whether you’re managing a high-risk government facility or a bustling commercial airport, our LPS 1175 Platinum Bi-Folding Gates deliver the protection and reliability your operations demand. We understand the security challenges you face because we’ve been solving them for years as trusted gate manufacturers in UAE.
Ready to enhance your facility’s perimeter security? We’d love to discuss your specific needs and show you how our crash-rated gates can transform your site’s safety and access control capabilities. Contact Frontier Pitts Middle East today for a comprehensive consultation. Let’s build security solutions that actually work for you.