eSSL TK‑400 – 4-Meter Heavy-Duty Tyre Killer System
The eSSL TK‑400 is a heavy-duty electromechanical vehicle deterrent system designed to protect high-security perimeters. Featuring a 4-meter coverage width, 80-tonne load capacity, 150mm steel spikes, IP67 weatherproof rating, and wireless remote control, the TK-400 delivers uncompromising security for industrial facilities, commercial complexes, government installations, and critical infrastructure entry points.
The eSSL TK‑400 is a robust, remotely operated tyre killer built from A3 carbon steel with a 12mm body thickness. When raised, its 150mm spikes effectively stop unauthorized vehicles, while lying flat to allow authorized passage. With an extended 4-meter coverage length, the TK-400 is designed for standard entry lanes, toll plazas, commercial gateways, and industrial checkpoints. The system integrates IP67 protection, electromechanical drive, and remote control operation, ensuring long-term reliability in even the harshest outdoor environments.
🔑 Key Features – 4-Metre Heavy-Duty Tyre Killer
✅ 4-Meter Coverage Length
Provides 4 meters of vehicle deterrent coverage, suitable for standard entry lanes, toll plazas, and commercial and industrial gateways.
Provides 4 meters of vehicle deterrent coverage, suitable for standard entry lanes, toll plazas, and commercial and industrial gateways.
✅ 80‑Tonne Load Capacity
Engineered to withstand extreme loads up to 80 tonnes, making it capable of stopping heavy vehicles, trucks, and container carriers at high-security checkpoints.
Engineered to withstand extreme loads up to 80 tonnes, making it capable of stopping heavy vehicles, trucks, and container carriers at high-security checkpoints.
✅ 150mm Spike Height / 10mm Spike Thickness
Aggressive 150mm spike profile that effectively disables vehicle tires upon impact, while the 10mm spike thickness ensures durability and penetration.
Aggressive 150mm spike profile that effectively disables vehicle tires upon impact, while the 10mm spike thickness ensures durability and penetration.
✅ IP67 Weatherproof Rating
Completely dust-tight and resistant to temporary submersion, ensuring reliable operation in flood-prone areas, heavy rain, and extreme dust conditions.
Completely dust-tight and resistant to temporary submersion, ensuring reliable operation in flood-prone areas, heavy rain, and extreme dust conditions.
✅ A3 Carbon Steel Construction
Constructed from high-strength A3 steel (carbon steel) with 12mm body thickness, offering superior impact resistance and long-term durability.
Constructed from high-strength A3 steel (carbon steel) with 12mm body thickness, offering superior impact resistance and long-term durability.
✅ Remote Control Operation
Short-range wireless remote control with a range of up to 50 meters, plus wired drive-by-wire control distance of up to 100 meters.
Short-range wireless remote control with a range of up to 50 meters, plus wired drive-by-wire control distance of up to 100 meters.
✅ Wide Operating Temperature Range
Reliably operates from -40°C to +70°C, ensuring functionality in extreme climates from freezing winters to scorching summers.
Reliably operates from -40°C to +70°C, ensuring functionality in extreme climates from freezing winters to scorching summers.
✅ High-Visibility Safety Finish
Black and yellow painted finish with reflective strips ensures the barrier remains highly visible even at night, enhancing driver safety.
Black and yellow painted finish with reflective strips ensures the barrier remains highly visible even at night, enhancing driver safety.
📊 Technical Specifications – eSSL TK‑400 Tyre Killer
| Material | A3 Steel (Carbon Steel) with 12mm body thickness |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 meters of vehicle deterrent coverage |
| Width / Height | 520mm width / 70–90mm profile height |
| Overall Dimensions | 4000 × 550 × 80 mm |
| Maximum Loading Weight | 80 tonnes |
| Spike Height / Spike Thickness | 150mm / 10mm |
| Drive Mode | Electromechanical |
| Ingress Protection (IP) Rating | IP67 |
| Surface Treatment | Paint with highly reflective strip |
| Colour Scheme | Black and yellow (high visibility) |
| Working Environment Temperature | -40°C to +70°C |
| Control Mode | Short-range wireless remote control / drive-by-wire |
| Wired Control Distance | ≤100 meters |
| Wireless Remote Range | ≤50 meters |
⚙️ How the eSSL TK‑400 Tyre Killer Works
⚡ Electromechanical Actuation
The TK-400 uses a reliable electromechanical drive system to raise or lower the steel spikes. This design reduces maintenance compared to hydraulic alternatives while providing consistent, dependable performance.
The TK-400 uses a reliable electromechanical drive system to raise or lower the steel spikes. This design reduces maintenance compared to hydraulic alternatives while providing consistent, dependable performance.
🎮 Remote & Wired Control
Authorised personnel can raise or lower the barrier via the included wireless remote (up to 50 meters range) or via a hardwired control panel (up to 100 meters).
Authorised personnel can raise or lower the barrier via the included wireless remote (up to 50 meters range) or via a hardwired control panel (up to 100 meters).
🛡️ Fail‑Safe Operation
In case of power loss or system failure, the spikes can be manually lowered or raised, ensuring continued security or safe passage as needed.
In case of power loss or system failure, the spikes can be manually lowered or raised, ensuring continued security or safe passage as needed.
🔌 System Integration Ready
The TK-400 can be integrated with access control systems, loop detectors, boom barriers, intercoms, and CCTV for a fully automated vehicle entry management solution.
The TK-400 can be integrated with access control systems, loop detectors, boom barriers, intercoms, and CCTV for a fully automated vehicle entry management solution.
🏢 Where to Deploy the eSSL TK‑400 Tyre Killer
🏭 Industrial Facilities & Manufacturing Plants
Prevent unauthorised vehicle entry to sensitive production zones, restricted storage areas, and heavy vehicle checkpoints.
Prevent unauthorised vehicle entry to sensitive production zones, restricted storage areas, and heavy vehicle checkpoints.
🏢 Commercial Complexes & Shopping Malls
Control access to service yards, loading docks, and secure parking levels while allowing emergency vehicles to pass.
Control access to service yards, loading docks, and secure parking levels while allowing emergency vehicles to pass.
🏛️ Government & Defence Installations
High-security perimeter control for military bases, embassies, data centres, and critical infrastructure facilities.
High-security perimeter control for military bases, embassies, data centres, and critical infrastructure facilities.
🛣️ Toll Plazas & Intersection Safety
Prevent unauthorised U-turns, wrong-way driving, and toll evasion. The black-yellow reflective finish ensures high visibility even at night.
Prevent unauthorised U-turns, wrong-way driving, and toll evasion. The black-yellow reflective finish ensures high visibility even at night.
✈️ Airports & Transportation Hubs
Secure access-controlled zones, cargo areas, and restricted perimeters against vehicle intrusions.
Secure access-controlled zones, cargo areas, and restricted perimeters against vehicle intrusions.
🏨 Hotels & Resorts
Manage vehicle access to underground parking, VIP areas, and service entrances with reliable perimeter security.
Manage vehicle access to underground parking, VIP areas, and service entrances with reliable perimeter security.
🌟 Why Choose eSSL Pune as Your Tyre Killer Partner?
Genuine eSSL Hardware
We supply factory‑fresh TK-400 units with full manufacturer warranty and compliance with eSSL security standards.
We supply factory‑fresh TK-400 units with full manufacturer warranty and compliance with eSSL security standards.
Expert Installation & Support
Our Pune‑based engineers handle pit preparation, concrete reinforcement, wiring, remote control synchronisation, and integration with existing systems.
Our Pune‑based engineers handle pit preparation, concrete reinforcement, wiring, remote control synchronisation, and integration with existing systems.
Seamless Access Control Integration
Integrate the TK-400 with boom barriers, RFID readers, biometric systems, number plate recognition systems, and access gates.
Integrate the TK-400 with boom barriers, RFID readers, biometric systems, number plate recognition systems, and access gates.
Competitive Pricing & AMC Options
Best‑in‑class rates for the eSSL TK‑400, plus optional annual maintenance contracts for ongoing support and peace of mind.
Best‑in‑class rates for the eSSL TK‑400, plus optional annual maintenance contracts for ongoing support and peace of mind.
🔌 Seamless Integration with ERP, HRMS & Access Control Systems
The eSSL TK-400 can be integrated with a wide range of business and security systems, including Spine, GreytHR, HROne, Zoho CRM, Candle, Saral, and Oracle. Our experts can help you configure event logging, vehicle access records, and audit trails directly into your existing ERP platform, unifying physical security with workforce management.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Tyre Killer Systems
What is the eSSL TK-400 Tyre Killer?
The eSSL TK-400 is a heavy-duty electromechanical tyre killer designed for high-security entry and exit points. Constructed from A3 carbon steel with an 80-tonne load capacity, 150mm spikes, 4-meter coverage width, IP67 weatherproof rating, and remote control operation.
How many meters of coverage does the TK-400 provide?
The eSSL TK-400 provides 4 meters of vehicle deterrent coverage, making it suitable for standard entry lanes, toll plazas, and commercial and industrial gateways.
What is the maximum load capacity of the eSSL TK-400?
The eSSL TK-400 is engineered to withstand a maximum load of 80 tonnes, making it capable of stopping heavy vehicles, trucks, and even container carriers at high-security checkpoints.
Is the TK-400 suitable for outdoor installation in harsh climates?
Yes. The TK-400 features an IP67 ingress protection rating, offering complete dust-tight protection and resistance to temporary submersion. It operates reliably in temperatures from -40°C to +70°C, making it ideal for all outdoor climates.
How do I control the TK-400 Tyre Killer?
The system is operated via short-range wireless remote control or drive-by-wire. The wired control distance is up to 100 meters, while the remote control range is within 50 meters.
What is the height of the spikes when deployed?
The spikes deploy to a height of 150mm with a spike thickness of 10mm, providing an effective barrier against unauthorized vehicle tires.