Flexibly and safety come together with this amazing product.
Upon impact it gently flexes, protection both what is meant to protect and the well-being of the vehicle operator that has impacted it.
MAJOR CHARACTERISICS
Material: It’s made from a new material (Polyolefins, same family as PP and PE).
Pole design: Single-piece structure, hollow inside
Temperature resistance: Suitable for negative temperatures, though resistance decreases compared to positive temperatures (testing in progress)
Available in 3 sizes:
Diameter 150 mm, Height = 500 mm: Resistance over 2500J (testing in progress)
Diameter 200 mm, Height = 800 mm
Diameter 200 mm, Height = 1200 mm: Comparable to GRD 200 CLASS 3, 7500 Joules, with UNI testing
Fixings: 4x S12x150mm bolts + M12 oversized washers
Fixings are visible but within the pole’s footprint, preventing forklift wheels from running over them.
Outdoor use: Suitable, though no data is currently available on actual longevity.
Flammability: Not self-extinguishing, rated HB under UL94.
Cost: To be defined. It will be less costly than GRD.
ASI index: Likely the lowest on the market (Class A). Indicates the intensity of the backlash on a vehicle’s driver upon impact. Grade A is the best one possible, which means every impact on it is also safe for the vehicle conductor.
No metal plate advantages:
No issues in corrosive or high-salinity environments.
Better floor preservation (anchors will bend the pole rather than come loose).
Hygiene: As a single-piece product, it is clean and has no areas where dirt can accumulate.
European patent: A patent has been filed at the European level.