RamShield® Low Deflection

Reducing the Clearance Needed to Shield Roadside Hazards with RamShield® Low Deflection

RamShield® Low Deflection is a cutting-edge roadside barrier solution that combines the sectional strength of C-posts with the durability of W-beam to significantly reduce the clearance required between the barrier and roadside hazards. This makes it ideal for installation in areas with narrow formations or limited space, ensuring enhanced safety without compromising on performance.

By effectively regulating the release force of the rail during vehicle impacts, RamShield® Low Deflection ensures a controlled redirection of errant vehicles. The system minimizes dynamic deflection and allows the C-post to collapse safely, preventing vehicle tripping during an impact.

Key Features of RamShield® Low Deflection:

• MASH TL3 Compliance: Meets the highest safety standards, ensuring optimal vehicle protection during impact.
• Austroads Safety Barrier Assessment Panel (ASBAP) Acceptance: Approved for use in Australia.
• Complies with AS/NZS 3845.1: Adheres to Australian and New Zealand Road Safety Barrier Systems & Devices standards.
• Approved with and without Blocking Pieces (RamBlocs™): Versatile installation options to suit various road conditions.
• Deflection with MASH TL3:
  • Without blocks: 1.1m deflection
  • With RamBlocs™: 1.2m deflection
• W-Beam Rail Height: 800mm for optimal vehicle redirection.
• Standard Post Spacing: 2-meter centers for ease of installation.

Crash Test Evaluation:

RamShield® Low Deflection has undergone rigorous crash testing to ensure its effectiveness:

• MASH 3-11: 2270kg Pickup truck traveling at 100 km/h at a 25-degree angle
• MASH 3-10: 1100kg Passenger car traveling at 100 km/h at a 25-degree angle

Austroads Acceptance and Approvals:

• Technical Conditions for Use: Detailed guidelines to ensure proper installation and safety performance.
• Approved Connections:
  • MSKT End Terminal
  • MAX-Tension End Terminal
  • RamShield® W-Beam
  • RamShield® High Containment
  • Concrete via RamShield® Transition

RamShield® Low Deflection provides enhanced safety and performance, especially in tight spaces, and complies with the latest safety standards to protect vehicles and roadside infrastructure.