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PROTECTING LIFE: EXPLOSION CONTAINMENT BOMB RECEPTACLE
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AN ENTIRELY NEW AND UNPRECEDENTED CLASS OF BLAST-RESISTANT AND BLAST-MITIGATING BOMB RECEPTACLE FOR AIRPORT SECURITY, FEDERAL BUILDINGS, COURT HOUSES, AND POST OFFICE CENTERS.
Modification Number AO01 to GSA Contract GS-07F-5769R, effective June 22, 2006
» To purchase through GSA, click here.
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Bomb Mitigation using the BlastGard MBR 300
Contemporary terrorists have made public transportation a new theater of operations, which only underscores the necessity for greater airport security. BlastGard's Mitigated Bomb Receptacle (MBR 300) provides airport security personnel with an effective tool, if and when an explosive is discovered. The MBR 300 will dramatically contain and protect against all lethal threats posed by the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED); namely, primary fragments, secondary fragments, mechanical effects (shock/blast pressure) and thermal effects (contact and radiation burn) from the fireball, afterburn and resultant post-blast fires.
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Click here to view the Technical Product Specifications Sheet.
The MBR 300 is designed to protect property and personnel from the blast and fragmentation occurring if an explosive device is set off. The dimensions of the MBR 300 are as follows:
Height - 54"
OD - 32"
ID - 20" diameter and 22" depth
Weight - approx. 2,250 Lbs.
The Threat
"We know that terrorists continue to favor aviation as a target," said TSA spokesman Mark Hatfield. "We work to secure U.S. airports against a range of threats that includes attacks against both aircraft and ground facilities."
U.S. airports collectively represent critical national infrastructure assets worth hundreds of billions of dollars, but most Congressionally mandated federal funding for aviation security has been directed at securing airlines. The largest and most visible investment made by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been in enhancing the passenger screener force and in massively expanding the number of explosive detection systems (EDS) required to examine checked luggage for bombs.
The overall strategic approach to security for air transportation has two major objectives: 1) preventing casualties is the paramount goal; and 2) reducing disruption in the form of unnecessary shutdowns is the secondary goal.
Security cannot prevent terrorist attacks, but it can persuade terrorists (except those for whom escape or even their own survival does not matter) to choose less lucrative targets. Potential casualties can be reduced both through the design of airport stations and through effective and rapid response. Disruptions can be minimized with technologies and procedures that permit prompt assessment, accurate diagnosis, and rapid, well-rehearsed responses.
Effective security, therefore, includes not only deterrent and preventive measures but all efforts to mitigate casualties, damage, and disruption. Since deterrence and prevention are difficult to achieve given the nature of terrorism and the inherent vulnerabilities of public transportation, great emphasis is placed upon the mitigation of casualties through design of facilities and upon effective, rapid response that ensures safety while minimizing disruption. The MBR 300 is an ideal pre-incident security technology for airport security when dealing with bomb threats and suspicious objects or packages.
On November 19, 2001, President George W. Bush signed the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (the Act, Pub.L. 107-71) into law. This comprehensive statute established the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), as well as the position of under secretary of transportation for security, and required the federal government to overhaul its approach to securing all modes of transportation. The TSA will assume responsibility for security and the bulk of TSA's authority is centered on the air transportation system, particularly protecting against terrorist threats, sabotage, and other acts of violence. A core element of this aviation security regime is the screening of passengers and property at all airports that provide commercial air service, which means TSA will deploy security screeners and supervisors at 429 airports. Based on the dual requirements of protecting the system and moving passengers who present no threat through security checkpoints efficiently, the screener workforce is likely to exceed 30,000 people.
As of January 18, 2002, all checked luggage must be screened by either explosive detection machines, matching the bag to the passenger, hand searches, or the use of bomb-sniffing dogs. Millions of people fly every day. The vast majority of them are law-abiding folks who have no intention of harming anyone. But there is always the possibility that a terrorist or a criminal is hidden among the masses. If a suspect package or bomb is discovered, the airports need a safe means of securing that package until the bomb squad arrives or the optional ability of safely removing the package from the security area. That's where the MBR 300 comes in.
Due to the sensitive nature of this technology, BlastGard International and Centerpoint Manufacturing will not publicize explosives containment ratings. Requests for the explosives containment ratings and official test reports must be made in writing. All requests will be evaluated
BlastGard MBR 300 Bomb Resistant Receptacle Features
- Suspicious package or objects placed in container are positioned at midpoint center with BlastWrap surrounding the object. Triple Wall Technology to withstand rated charge weight capacity explosion at midpoint without Horizontal Fragmentation.
- BlastWrap filled cover is designed for easy operation and minimum maintenance.
- Galvanized edges, walls and drains provide corrosion resistance in most environments.
- Sturdy galvanized exterior walls are factory covered with standard color and texture laminates. Laminates can also be custom designed with special art, logos or official seals (100 Piece Minimum). Dings and dents will be minimized with laminate over metal and they also resist fading compared to painted surfaces.
- Laminated exterior can be replaced by a local laminator if damaged or color schemes are revised.
- Galvanized metals may also be finished by the factory with optional anti graffiti paints.
- For stationary on-site placement, leveling, and anchoring, a stainless steel anchor, which resists over 4000 pounds of shear (horizontal) or tension (vertical) force is provided.
- An optional tow-able cart is available for removal of container to a safe remote location.
- Installation and Maintenance instructions included with every order. Technical assistance is also available at no charge via email or phone. On site supervision and/or installation services can be provided for a fee.
- Designed, built, and tested in the USA using only US purchased materials.
- Moving and installing the MBR bomb receptacle is simplified with inexpensive, readily available equipment.
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