The B³ (pronounced "B-Cube" and standing for "Basic Bollard Barrier") is a low cost, yet aesthetic perimeter security system that can be installed in phases as budget and security requirements evolve. The B³ is what is called a passive (rather than active) vehicle barrier. That is, it does not retract into the ground to allow vehicles to pass. Thus, the B³ is not suitable for vehicle roadways or entrances requiring frequent vehicle passage. Instead, we developed the B³ for one or more of the following circumstances:

• You want a barrier system that can be easily upgraded if security conditions change
• You have a limited budget and require a perimeter security system that can be installed in phases over several budget cycles
• Your perimeter security is more or less permanent, but you need occasional vehicle access (such as for construction, maintenance, or VIP vehicles)

The B³ system consists of four components:

1. An in-ground socket into which the bollard is inserted
2. A family of bollards with different vehicle stopping power ratings, all of which fit into this same standard socket.
3. A cover plate for the socket if no bollard is installed
4. A trim ring to finish off the top of the socket when a bollard is in place.

Here are some of the typical ways you might use the B³ system:

• Install sockets and cover plates during construction — or as the first phase of a security system upgrade — then add the bollards later on.
• Install sockets and cover plates and keep the bollards in storage, installing them in the sockets if security conditions warrant (VIP visitor, specific threat, etc.) and removing them when the need passes.

• Install sockets and low stopping power bollards (or even dummy bollards), and then replace the bollards with higher stopping power ones if security conditions change.
• Install the system in those locations where you might need occasional vehicle access, and you can tolerate manual bollard removal.
• Install the system in locations where aesthetics are important, and use one of over 250 colors. Or use our digital finishing process to complement your facility's architecture by making the bollards look like granite, marble, polished steel, or virtually any material. B3 bollards are goodlooking, aesthetic vehicle access control barriers.

Contact us with your vehicle barrier requirements we will respond promptly with a quote. Not sure about your specific requirements? No problem, we'll be glad to help you define your needs and develop specifications.

• Download the B-Cube flyer (1 MB PDF)
• Download the B-Cube fact sheet FAQ #1 (330 KB PDF)
• Learn more about barrier aesthetics
• Contact us and ask us for the detailed Technical Description & Specifications document for the B-Cube