MEL says DoorStorm “provides a quick and easy way to silently open virtually any locked door in seconds”.
It can also be used for jacking or door wedging to prevent access to or exiting from premises.
DoorStorm weighs less than 6kg and is more compact, easier to carry and use than traditional battering ram systems, and is operable in any orientation including inverted, the company says.
It features a new vanadium high stress steel ratchet and cranking system that increases torque by up to 17 times when extended and is geared for use by a single operator without requiring high levels of strength.
Injury prevention
DoorStorm is also safer to use as it eliminates the sudden bursting open of doors, preventing injuries to operators and occupants alike, MEL claims.
Simon Lusty of MEL Secure Systems said: “DoorStorm is in daily use with police departments across the USA.
“We are currently in negotiation with a regional public order testing unit to trial what must be the world’s smallest forcible door entry solution.”
This new solution is available in two versions -DoorStorm Ultra-i is the smallest with a length of 20.3cm and a maximum stroke of 11.43cm. DoorStorm Max-i is designed for a wider range of doors and is 30.5cm long with a stroke of up to 19cm.
