Use Your BLOCKHEAD® – The Intelligent Choice for Airport Safety

Tampa, Florida– Neubert Aero Corp. (NAC) has launched the BLOCKHEAD® airport barricade system, featuring patent-protected design innovations that address critical operational challenges in airport construction and airfield hazard management.

Airport construction projects and airfield hazards demand specialized safety equipment that goes beyond standard construction barriers. Federal Aviation Administration performance specifications require airport barricades to be low-profile, collapsible, and equipped with a minimum of one DOT-approved red safety light. These requirements reflect the unique operational demands where equipment must balance visibility and safety with the ability to minimize impact forces when contacted by aircraft or ground support equipment.

Proper barricade placement is essential for:

– Protecting active runway and taxiway operations** from construction intrusion

– Preventing Foreign Object Debris (FOD) that can damage aircraft engines

– Maintaining sight lines for pilots and ground control personnel

– Ensuring regulatory compliance during construction activities

– Safeguarding construction crewsworking near active aircraft operations

The BLOCKHEAD®‘s US-patented design (Patent No. US D1,054,897 S) delivers a capability no other manufacturer offers: safety lights remain permanently installed during stacking and storage operations. This exclusive feature eliminates the labor-intensive process of removing and reinstalling lighting systems for each deployment.

“Airport managers can now choose factory pre-installation of lights for immediate jobsite deployment, or install them in the field while maintaining full stacking capability throughout the project lifecycle,” explains NAC. “When projects conclude, crews simply stack the complete assemblies rather than dismantling lighting systems.”

The BLOCKHEAD®‘s aerodynamic profile has been jet blast tested by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. The design deflects jet blast around its surface rather than creating resistance, ensuring superior stability under actual operational conditions.

While many manufacturers promote exceptional strength through drop-test demonstrations, this approach contradicts FAA collapsible design requirements. Airport barricades that prioritize rigid strength over proper collapsibility pose safety risks when contacted by aircraft or ground support equipment.

Traditional barricades use fill caps that can become loose, creating dangerous FOD hazards. The BLOCKHEAD® eliminates this risk entirely. When NAC’s 360-degree solar LED safety lights (Model WZL5370) are installed using the standard 2-inch threaded connection, they create a sealed system preventing component loss.

NAC manufactures both the BLOCKHEAD® barricades and the accompanying solar LED lights entirely in the United States, ensuring supply chain reliability and Buy American compliance. The solar lights feature 360-degree illumination, 3-way switching, and automatic ambient light sensors, with 6-hour charging providing up to 120 hours of operation.

– Dimensions: 8″ H x 8″ W x 8′ L

– Weight: Optimized for handling and stability

– Connection: Reinforced interlocking points for linear alignment

– Lighting:Compatible with NAC WZL5370 solar LED lights

– Compliance: Exceeds FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-2G requirements

– Materials: UV-resistant construction prevents fading

The BLOCKHEAD® represents a fundamental shift from compliance-focused to intelligence-focused airport safety solutions. As the only barricade system allowing lights to remain installed during stacking, it transforms traditional project logistics while maintaining the highest safety standards.

For airport operations managers seeking to optimize safety protocols and operational efficiency, the BLOCKHEAD® delivers measurable improvements backed by university testing, patent protection, and American manufacturing excellence.

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Founded in 1998, Neubert Aero Corp. has 25 years of experience manufacturing airport safety equipment. ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management systems, NAC provides innovative solutions to civilian and military airfield operators worldwide.

Neubert Aero Corp.
Phone: +1 (727) 538-8744
Email: info@airportnac.com
Website: https://airportnac.com/

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