RapiDeploy: Fast Closure for Emergency Scenarios

Published: June 15, 2022

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The development of RapiDeploy

RapiDeploy technology was developed to ensure a swift and total closing of the Obexion security shutter range, halving the time in which industry-standard shutters can be deployed and can be used to enhance lockdown and emergency securing of high-risk spaces.

The idea behind the technology arose after completing a security shutter install for a high-profile client in the financial district of London. The client asked us to investigate possible upgrade options to allow the shutter to close more rapidly in emergency situations.

The limitations regarding product proportions as well as the environment meant that physical changes to the shutter were not an option. Our specialist electronics team therefor had to develop the RapiDeploy upgrade panel that allowed the closing speed of the existing security shutter to be doubled.

The project highlighted to Charter Global the need for RapiDeploy in high-security situations.

What is RapiDeploy?

RapiDeploy is a custom-built upgrade feature, bespoke to Obexion Shutters.

Ensuring a swift and total closing of the Obexion Security Shutter, RapiDeploy can be used to enhance lockdown and emergency securing of commercial spaces, government buildings, financial institutions and high footfall areas. Once deployed, the Obexion shutter has the same protection level as the independently certified standards.

RapiDeploy is a security roller shutter package, not a single product. The specification of the Charter RapiDeploy shutter system includes:

Dual speed closing
Lockdowns security shutter curtain
Independent certification to LPS 1175, Issue 7, SR2, SR3, SR4 and approved for use in UK Government properties
Complete safety, risk assessments and method safety statements underwritten by an independent HSE and security consultant
Staff product training
Aesthetic product design and finishes to allow intelligent incorporation

When is RapiDeploy beneficial?

RapiDeploy has many benefits, but its true value lies in the following applications:

Emergency situations
Terror attacks
Safe havens
Lockdown situations

RapiDeploy would be useful for any environment that needs to protect assets (people or property) from rapid and dynamic attacks. These would typically be terror situations rather than criminality, which is reflected in risk assessment with reference to the suitable level of response. Typical risks would be ‘lone wolf’, ‘live shooter’ type of attacks when the building needs to go into LockDown as quickly as possible.