Zaun’s Rapid Deployment System (RDS) is a temporary hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) barrier system combining crash-rated vehicle protection, perimeter fencing, and controlled access in a single rapidly deployable solution.
Engineered for counter-terrorism, major events, and urban security, RDS delivers rapidly deployable anti-ram protection without the need for foundations or ground penetration.
Designed and proven in live protective operations, RDS is trusted for government, city security, and high-profile event protection across the UK, Europe, and international markets.
What is the RDS Temporary HVM System?
The RDS crash-rated fence system is a modular temporary vehicle mitigation barrier consisting of:
- steel mesh fence panels
- high-strength posts
- integrated RDS ballast block system
- optional vehicle and pedestrian access gates
The system is designed for rapid installation and removal within minutes, making it ideal for temporary security environments.
Unlike traditional barriers, RDS provides:
- vehicle mitigation and perimeter security in one system
- controlled pedestrian access points
- clear boundary definition for secure zones
Crash Tested Vehicle Mitigation Performance
The RDS system is independently tested to:
- BSI PAS 68:2010 and designed to align with ASTM F2656, IWA 14-1, and ISO 22343 vehicle barrier performance expectations
- Impact ratings:
- V/2500(N1G)/48/90:4.7/0.0
- V/7500(N2)/48/90:11.6/0.0
This demonstrates the system’s ability to stop both lightweight and medium-weight vehicles at speed, providing effective anti-ram protection for temporary deployments.
Key Features and Benefits
Rapid Deployment
- Installed and removed in minutes
- No groundwork, excavation, or foundations required
Temporary High Security
- Combines HVM protection with perimeter fencing
- Eliminates the need for separate barrier and fence systems
No Ground Penetration
Ideal for:
- urban environments
- historic sites
- transport hubs
- utilities and infrastructure sites
Flexible Configuration
- Heights up to 3 metres
- Modular layouts to suit site requirements
- Vehicle and pedestrian access integration
Reduced Operational Disruption
- Minimal installation impact
- Rapid removal after events
Applications
RDS is widely used for:
- Major Events & Event Overlay
- sports stadiums
- concerts and festivals
- marathons and public events
- Government & Protective Security
- state visits
- diplomatic protection
- high-profile political events
- Urban Security & Public Realm Protection
- city centres
- pedestrian zones
- protest and crowd management
- Critical Infrastructure
- utilities
- transport hubs
- temporary site protection
Integrated Security Options
RDS can be enhanced with:
- PAS 68 rated pedestrian access gates
- CCTV integration
- Perimeter Intrusion Detection (PID) systems
This enables a complete temporary security perimeter solution, not just a barrier.
Rental and Purchase Options
To support different operational requirements, RDS is available:
- for short-term rental (events and temporary deployments)
- for purchase (cities, government, infrastructure)
This flexibility supports both event-based and long-term security strategies.
Why RDS is Different
Most temporary vehicle mitigation systems are:
- heavy barrier-only solutions
- not designed for perimeter control
- difficult to deploy quickly
RDS uniquely delivers:
- vehicle mitigation, physical perimeter fencing and access control in one system
- rapid deployment capability
- reusable infrastructure for multiple deployments
Finish
All Zaun posts/panels/gates and painted auxiliary components (for example, clamp-bars, slide bolts etc.) benefit from a protective zinc layer and electrostatically applied polyester powder coating to BS1722 p16. Care is taken with pre-treatment to ensure sound adhesion between the zinc and paint layers. In a UK C1 environment, as defined in ISO 12944 p2, this should ensure a useful life expectancy of the fence of at least 15-20 years. Life expectancy in all environments can be extended by maintaining the fencing with regular washing. Useful life will be reduced if the fencing is damaged. Any coating damage should be repaired to reduce the effect on useful life.
Enhanced painting systems such as marine coatings are also available for improved life expectancy in C2-C5M environments.
What is PAS 68?
BSI PAS 68 is the Publicly Available Specification for vehicle security fencing, gates, blockers, bollards and barriers. It has become the standard and benchmark for all Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) products. It is in this specification that all physical perimeter security equipment is tested to prevent vehicle-borne attacks.
| BSI PAS68:2010 V/2500(N1G)/48/90/4.7/0.0 & PAS 68 2010:V/7500(N2)/48/90:11.6/0.0 |
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| Vehicle Test Weight | Vehicle Class | Vehicle Speed (KPH) | Vehicle Angle | Vehicle Penetration (m) | 25KG+ Dispersion (m) | |
| V/2500KG | N1G | 48 | 90 | 4.7 | 0.00 | |
| V/7500KG | N2 | 48 | 90 | 11.6 | 0.00 | |
This Publicly Available Specification (PAS) addresses the requirements of companies and organisations who want to guarantee that the perimeter vehicle barriers will provide the level of impact resistance they are aiming for.
PAS68 identifies impact test methods, tolerances, test vehicle type and vehicle performance criteria that need to be met to conform to PAS68.
Posts & Fixings
The RDS Original PAS 68 features a post and clamp bar configuration, providing a simple and easy installation method. Supplied with vandal-proof security fixings and installed using either power or hand tools.
Crash Fence Gates Available
A wide range of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) gates is also available to complement this PAS 68 rated fence system. Our range of HVM gates can also be designed and manufactured with matching mesh. Also available galvanised and/or powder coated to a colour of your choice.
Applications
- Rapid deployment system enabling installation and removal within minutes
- Heights up to 3 metres for enhanced perimeter protection
- Flexible configuration to accommodate changes in direction and uneven ground conditions
- Suitable for installation on hard or soft ground surfaces without specialist preparation
- No ground pinning or foundations required, reducing installation time and site disruption
- Provides a higher level of security than standard temporary fencing or hoarding systems
- Crash-rated HVM capability (PAS 68) combined with perimeter fencing in a single system
- Compatible with CCTV, Perimeter Intrusion Detection (PID) systems, and security toppings
- High visibility design, optimised for integration with surveillance systems
- Modular system allowing integration of vehicle and pedestrian access points
- Effective protection against hostile vehicle and external threats to temporary or high-risk sites
- Visually sympathetic design suitable for urban, public realm, and sensitive environments
- Ideal for restricted or challenging locations where traditional fencing is difficult to install
- Supplied with a choice of mesh, including HiSec 358 high-security mesh as standard
- Mob and crowd load tested, suitable for high footfall and mass gathering environments
- Available for rental or purchase, supporting both short-term and long-term deployments
- Alternative options available including non-HVM systems and lightweight temporary security solutions
To download our RDS datasheet please click on the link below;
To download our Q40 specification sheet please click on the link below;
To download our standard colour list, please click on the link below;
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| Height Range: | 2438mm – 3000mm |
| Panel Width: | 2900mm |
| Mesh Size: | 12.7mm x 76.2mm (358 style mesh) as standard. |
| Wire Diameter: | 4mm Verticals & 4mm Horizontals as standard |
| Top Edge Projection: | minimal spikes |
| Post Sizes: | 70 x 70mm |
| Clamp Bar Size: | 40 x 5mm |
| Post Centres: | 2750mm |
| Fixing Centres: | 400mm |
| Fixings: | Anti Tamper Security Fixings |
| Block Size: | 800 x 450 x 900mm |
| Block Type: | QMB with HVM Cable System |
| Block Weight: | 750kg |
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