QuadGuard Elite
QuadGuard Elite
QuadGuard® Elite provides high-speed impact protection using modular energy-absorbing cylinders. It meets NCHRP 350 Test Level 2 and 3 standards, ensuring reliable performance for vehicles up to 115 km/h (70 mph). Its reusable, redirective design makes it suitable for a range of roadside applications. QuadGuard® Elite provides high-speed impact protection using modular energy-absorbing cylinders. It meets NCHRP 350 Test Level 2 and 3 standards, ensuring reliable performance for vehicles up to 115 km/h (70 mph). Its reusable, redirective design makes it suitable for a range of roadside applications.
NCHRP 350 TL3/TL2
Compliant
Reusable
HDPE Cylinders
HDPE Cylinders
Ensuring low lifecycle costs
Self
Restoring
Restoring
Reducing maintenance
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- Description DescriptionThe QuadGuard® Elite is a reusable, redirective, non-gating crash cushion designed to protect roadside hazards. It features high-density polyethylene (HDPE) energy-absorbing cylinders within a durable Quad-Beam™ framework, ensuring effective energy absorption and vehicle redirection. This system is tested to NCHRP 350 standards, providing reliable performance in high-speed impacts for modern road safety applications.Description DescriptionFeaturesNCHRP 350 TL2 and TL3 Compliance: Certified to withstand impacts at speeds of up to 70 km/h (TL2) and 100 km/h (TL3), ensuring protection for various vehicle types.Energy-Absorbing Cylinders: Dual-stage HDPE cylinders absorb impact energy from both light and heavy vehicles.Redirection Performance: Redirects vehicles away from hazards in side impacts while minimizing damage to the roadside feature and allowing safe vehicle recovery.Telescoping Energy Absorption: Head-on impacts are absorbed through the telescoping compression of the system.Durable Construction: Features Quad-Beam™ steel panels reinforced with HDPE cylinders for long-lasting performance.Description DescriptionAcceptanceThe QuadGuard® Elite is fully compliant with NCHRP 350 TL2 and TL3 standards and has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for use on the National Highway System.Description DescriptionCompliance and CertificationsNCHRP 350 TL2 Certified: Tested and approved for impacts up to 70 km/h.NCHRP 350 TL3 Certified: Successfully tested at speeds up to 100 km/h.Performance Metrics: High energy absorption and effective redirection under NCHRP 350 criteria for both light and heavy vehicles.
- Tech Specs Tech SpecsSystem WidthSystem LengthEnergy AbsorptionPoint of Redirection610mm, 760mm, 915mm, 1755mm, 2285mmConfigurable from 5 to 14 baysHDPE cylinder systemFully redirectiveTech Specs Tech SpecsApproved VariantsQuadGuard® Elite Wide: Protects hazards up to 2285 mm wide.QuadGuard® Elite Standard: Suitable for hazards up to 610 mm wide.Tech Specs Tech SpecsApproved ConnectionsEzy-Guard HC: Integrates seamlessly for heavy vehicle impacts, ensuring high containment and compatibility with the QuadGuard® Elite system.Public Domain W-Beam Guardrail: Approved for reverse impacts and bidirectional traffic.Public Domain Thrie-Beam Guardrail: Permitted for use with reverse impacts and bidirectional traffic.Public Domain Permanent Concrete: Compatible as per safety barrier standards.
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