Government Security News February 2017 Digital Edition

AMICO Security launches next generation
ANC composite fence system, receives M5.0
security rating
BIRMINGHAM, AL — December
30, 2016 — AMICO Security announced
today that its ANC fence
system has received an M5.0 security
rating in compliance with the
ASTM F2781-10 standard, which is
used to test the forced entry resistance
of security fence systems, an
important designation for the military,
the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, industrial businesses
and utilities.
The next generation ANC fence
system is a uniquely designed,
non-metallic fencing system that is
non-conductive and radar friendly,
making it ideal for the protection of
The non-conductive, radar friendly ANC fence system is ideal for
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utility substations, airports and military
applications. The ANC fence
system is made up of a proprietary
composite blend of non-conductive
materials configured to increase the
strength to weight ratio and greatly
improve the level of security.
The ANC fence system uses a
unique self-draining diamond
design and is a medium
security alternative
to traditional chain link
fence products, which offers
minimal security and
can easily be compromised
with simple hand tools.
Because the system is non metallic,
the ANC fence system
is non-conductive
and does not require
grounding like a traditional
chain link fence,
significantly reducing
the time and cost of engineering
and fence installation.
The system
is ideal for use around
power plants and sub
stations, where the
metal fencing can conduct
electricity and become dangerous
to the touch, and is widely used
around (static synchronous compensators)
STATCOMs, (switched
virtual circuits) SVCs and reactors
due to their high magnetic fields.
The ANC fence system does not interfere
with radar signals due to its
non-metallic composition.
“The unique design and
high strength of the ANC
fence system provides a
safe, secure, aesthetic option
to utilities, military
bases and airports,” said
Gary Baltz, Director of
Marketing for AMICO Security.
“Our product provides safety to the
public and utility workers against
step and touch potential, while at
the same time greatly enhancing
the security of our power grid and
infrastructure. The system is easy to
install in both new construction or
retrofit situations.”
The ANC fence system can be assembled
up to 20 feet high and integrates
with vehicular and pedestrian
sliding automatic gate systems. The
use in multiple perimeter security applications More on page 41