Does your crash barrier have the right characteristics?
As one of the leading figures in the crash barrier industry, we know what it is that customers' desire. This is a way of keeping vehicles and pedestrians safe from harm if there is an accident. Our products are fully capable of meeting these needs. We can supply them nationwide too, catering for both local authorities and commercial clients.
These barriers have the potential to keep everyone safe. However, it is necessary to make safety considerations with them. There are multiple details you need to think about. Examples include length, height, width, and end piece. Each one can have a substantial impact on your barrier's performance.
Length
The length of a barrier is a critical design feature. A barrier might be too short. If this is the case, a roaming vehicle could get around it and crash into structures, people, or other vehicles. They can also be too long. Here, you are merely wasting money as the barrier can take up too much room. The overhang could be a hazard too.
Height
A barrier's height is also essential. There could be instances where the barrier is too high. If yours is, a car can experience something called barrier intrusion. When barriers are not high enough, vehicles can vault over them, making the accident far worse.
Width
The barrier's width is the next consideration we will talk about. When someone is too close to a road, it leads to a greater 'innocent' impact with a barrier. If the barrier is too far away, there won't be much time to deflect before a car strikes it. Moreover, the further away from the road you are, the greater the chance of you experiencing a high angle impact.
Let us design your crash barrier
At Barrier Mart we supply many products in addition to the standard crash barriers. We also provide handrails, bollards, guards, fencing gates, and more. With there being so many designs, we understand how confusing it can be to choose the right one. For this reason, we have people on hand to help you make the right choices.
So, if you would like to purchase a crash barrier or any of our other goods, please let us know. Everything we supply is high quality, giving our customers the assurances they are buying products they can rely on.