About Us
Maximum Security Systems is now a part of the Coastal Detention Products family of companies. MSSC
specializes in the fabrication of modular steel detention cells. Our seamless cell system is very adaptable to the unique needs of a project. Inclusion in the Coastal family allows MSSC to offer a wider array of top-quality
products.
The advantages to utilizing our steel cell are numerous including pre-determined delivery time, ease of installation, cost, increased versatility of potential job site with lighter cells as well as an array of other benefits. We believe in delivering a superior quality product with a competitive price. Our product is unique in its simple design making it very cost competitive with our other steel cell competitors. MSSC’s goal is to provide our customer with a quality product on time within budget. We look forward to the opportunity to participate on
your next project.
We urge you to allow us the opportunity to give you a quote on your current project.
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Strength
Strength
The MSSC cell design achieves superior strength by using structural channel and plate. These materials allow for greater flexibility in design. MSSC’s cell has passed the following tests: F2322-12 Standard Test Method for Physical Assault on Vertical Fixed Barriers ASTM F2697-15 Standard Test Method for Physical Assault on Horizontal Barriers (Ceilings and Floors) ASTM F33 Committee – Testing for Bunks, Desk and Tables Mezzanine Load Test – Self tested cantilevered bolt on 5ft wide mezzanine loaded with 5,904 pounds of weight for 1 minute with 1/8” deflection and then a subsequent 2-hour period with no additional deflection.
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Weight
Weight
Our cells weigh less than 6,000 lbs. per cell versus approximately 32,000 lbs. per concrete cell. This results in significant savings on your foundation costs and gives us more flexibility in the way we install our cells.
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Size
Size
Since we construct our cells out of structural steel plate and channel, our wall thickness is only a shade over 2” compared to 8” CMU filled construction. Depending on the design, our cell can save 14 square feet or more per cell while delivering the same interior square footage. This results in substantial cost savings from a smaller building footprint as well as continuing savings for maintenance, heating, etc.
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Load Bearing
Our cell wall can be load bearing
We can support roof loads, wind loads and seismic loads. For the Dept. of Correction in Denver Colorado at DRDC We supported the concrete second floor off the top of our first-floor cells. A steel cell will support any load that we design it to carry for less cost per square foot than concrete.
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Finish
Finish
MSSI utilizes a powder coat finish that has allowed us to achieve a non-porous surface that is durable, easy to clean and maintain. This eliminates unwanted bacteria, fungus and smells from developing in our cell walls.
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Site
Site
Our cells arrive to the job site completely finished and there is no need for field painting. Our patented and patent-pending interlocking design eliminates the need for welding unsightly seams. Also, site weather conditions or other trade delays have no effect on our delivery schedule. Our product is assembled in a controlled environment and then delivered and set on a pre-determined schedule
