Raptor
Raptor
A sharp pole (or tree) offers no absorption of collision energy at impact. All the collision force to be absorbed by the vehicle and the occupants in fractions of a second. The result becomes obvious right!
At about 30% of the accidents are swerving hard objects like poles and trees with. This cost to remove these may in some cases be very large. It may in some cases require rebuilding of the road.
Product Description
RAPTOR from our supplier Armor Flex (New Zealand) is an energy absorbing device for reducing injury resulting in collisions against such a pylon or a tree. Its unique technology provides a compact and inexpensive solution where ordinary crash cushions do not fit. It is available in two versions RAPTOR RAPTOR 300 and 600th
RAPTOR offers good vehicle control and energy absorbing ability in frontal collision. The collision energy is absorbed by the built-in plastic cassettes. RAPTOR also has the ability to change the direction of a vehicle at angle collisions.
RAPTOR system has been tested according to NCHRP 350 as a non-directional crash cushions and judged to meet the requirements of the criteria of the class TL-1. That means a 2000 kg heavy so-called pickup truck head-on against a pole at 50 km / h.
Greatly reduces the injury result from collision with poles and trees.
Meets NCHRP 350 test (TL-1).
Useful in situations where often nothing else fits.
Compact size and easy installation (under 30 minutes).
Two sizes to fit most widths of dangerous objects.
No maintenance requirements, UV-resistant, life expectancy 25 years.
Smooth surfaces and design, suitable for vulnerable road users.
After a collision the undamaged side may still be used.
No anchoring is required.
A recyclable protection at low cost.
