Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company Launches Non-Lethal Vehicle Arresting Device

May 18, 2011 defpro.com

CHANDLER, Ariz. | Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company, a premier supplier of energetic mission critical solutions, today formally announces a new Portable, Non-Lethal, Vehicle Arresting Device known as The Pit-BUL, during a live demonstration at the Force Protection Equipment Demonstration (FPED VIII), 17-19 May 2011, at the Stafford Regional Airport, Stafford, Virginia.

The Pit-BUL, which stands for Pit-Ballistic Undercarriage Lanyard, uses its innovative technology to immobilize a wide range of vehicles and to cover a wide spectrum of applications including checkpoints, border crossings, asset/building entrances and exits, airports, and many other applications for pursuit management and traffic control situations. The system is concealed in the form of a speed bump, enabling an element of surprise.

Pit-BUL can be quickly deployed and remains passive until remotely activated by the user from as far as 300 feet away. Once activated, the target vehicle is stopped safely and cannot escape. The system is so easy to use, that vehicles may be returned to drivable condition in less than 10 minutes.

Unlike most traditional vehicle arresting devices that puncture the tires which frequently sends the vehicle out of control, the Pit-BUL technology and innovation offers an element of safety that could ideally eliminate a tragic outcome while stopping a vehicle. Over 225 tests have been performed on the Pit-BUL without any injuries or anomalies, and it is effective in capturing up to a 6,000 lb. truck at a speed of 40 mph.

The DoD Non-Lethal Weapons Program supports non-lethal alternatives to prevent civilian casualties, and the Department of Homeland Security has made unlawful vehicle border crossing a priority.

We will be on hand to answer any questions you may have during FPED VIII at booth 34H.

A product video of the Pit-BUL is available online at: http://www.psemc.com/vehicle_arresting_technologies.html