Guardrail Barriers

Ramshield Edge

Featuring an innovative below-ground pin design, the Ramshield Edge is the only guardrail barrier that meets both MASH TL3 and TL4 standards for exceptional performance and safety.
RamShield Edge

Ramshield Edge

Introducing RAMSHIELD® Edge, an engineered solution designed to enhance the RAMSHIELD® High Containment system at weak batter hinge points. This innovative component features a below-ground pin that effectively restrains lateral movement of the guardrail post, allowing it to bend near ground level and perform similarly to posts in flat, well-compacted terrain.

Key Features:

  • Independent Restraint: The pin is anchored in front of the barrier, eliminating dependence on soil type, compaction, or batter geometry behind the post.
  • Dynamic Validation: Capacity of the pin can be confirmed through onsite dynamic load impacts using Safe Direction’s THOR machine.
  • MASH Compliance: Meets both MASH TL3 and TL4 standards
  • Deflection Measurements: 0.9m for MASH TL3 and 1.6m for MASH TL4
  • Reusable Pins: Restraining pins remain intact and reusable after design impacts

Crash Test Results:

  • 2270kg Pick-up Truck: Tested at 100km/h & 25 degrees (MASH 4-11)
  • 10,000kg Rigid Truck: Tested at 90km/h & 15 degrees (MASH 4-12)
  • Hinge Point Testing: Evaluated on a 1:1 weak soil embankment

Approved Connections:

  • MSKT End Terminal
  • RAMSHIELD® W-Beam Guardrail
  • RAMSHIELD® High Containment
  • RAMSHIELD® Transition
  • BIKERSHIELD™ Motorcyclist Protection

Benefits:

  • Versatile Performance: Effective in varying soil and batter conditions
  • Enhanced Safety: Reliable containment at challenging hinge points
  • Durability: Restraint pins are reusable, reducing maintenance

For a robust solution at weak batter installations, choose RAMSHIELD® Edge—where innovation meets reliability.