QuadGuard M10
QuadGuard M10

The QuadGuard® M10 is a versatile, redirective, non-gating crash cushion designed to protect hazards up to 610 mm wide. Fully compliant with MASH TL2 and TL3 standards, it ensures superior energy absorption and vehicle redirection, making it suitable for both light cars and heavy vehicles. The QuadGuard® M10 is a versatile, redirective, non-gating crash cushion designed to protect hazards up to 610 mm wide. Fully compliant with MASH TL2 and TL3 standards, it ensures superior energy absorption and vehicle redirection, making it suitable for both light cars and heavy vehicles.

MASH TL3/TL2
Compliant
Installation
Minimizing road closure times
Configuration
Shield hazards up to 1.75m wide
 
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  • Description Description
    The QuadGuard® M10 is a redirective, non-gating crash cushion designed to protect hazards up to 610 mm wide. Featuring a steel nose and energy-absorbing cartridges housed within a durable Quad-Beam™ panel framework, it ensures maximum energy absorption and vehicle redirection during impacts. Fully tested to MASH TL2 and TL3 standards, the system offers reliable performance for modern road safety applications.
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    Features
    MASH TL2 and TL3 Compliance: Tested and certified to MASH TL2 (70 km/h) and TL3 (100 km/h), ensuring protection for a wide range of vehicle types.
    Energy-Absorbing Cartridges: Staged cartridges specifically designed to handle both light cars and heavier vehicles with high centres of gravity.
    Redirection Performance: Effectively redirects vehicles from side impacts while minimizing damage to road features and providing safe vehicle recovery.
    Telescoping Energy Absorption: Absorbs head-on impact energy through telescoping rearward compression of the cartridges.
    Durable Construction: Built with Quad-Beam™ steel panels and reinforced with an engineered steel nose for long-lasting performance.
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    Acceptance
    The QuadGuard® M10 is fully compliant with MASH TL2 and TL3 standards and has been approved for use by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It is eligible for federal-aid reimbursement on the National Highway System and is recommended for acceptance by the Austroads Safety Barrier Assessment Panel.
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    Compliance and Certifications
    Austroads Approval: Recommended for acceptance in compliance with AS/NZS 3845 standards.
    MASH TL2 Certified: Tested at impact speeds up to 70 km/h.
    MASH TL3 Certified: Successfully tested at impact speeds up to 100 km/h.
    Performance Metrics: Demonstrates high levels of energy absorption and vehicle redirection under MASH criteria for various vehicle types.
  • Tech Specs Tech Specs
    System Width
    System Length
    Energy Absorption
    System Weight
    Point of Redirection
    0.61 m for the QuadGuard® M10 standard
    4.0 m for MASH TL2 configuration, 6.71 m for MASH TL3 configuration
    Dual-stage cartridge system capable of handling impacts from light cars to heavier vehicles
    Durable steel construction with energy-absorbing cartridges and Quad-Beam™ panels
    Fully redirective at both the leading and trailing ends
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    Approved Variants
    QuadGuard® M10 Wide: Protects hazards up to 1.76 m wide.
    QuadGuard® M10 Standard: Suitable for hazards up to 610 mm wide.
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    Approved Connections
    Ezy-Guard HC: Provides high-containment capabilities for heavy vehicle impacts, seamlessly integrating with the QuadGuard® M10.
    Public Domain W-Beam Guardrail: Permitted for use. Compatible for reverse impacts and bidirectional traffic.
    Public Domain Thrie-Beam Guardrail: Permitted for use, compatible for reverse impacts and bidirectional traffic.
    Public Domain Thrie-Beam Guardrail: Permitted for use. Compatible for reverse impacts and bidirectional traffic.
    Public Domain Permanent Concrete: Accepted as per safety barrier standards.
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    QuadGuard® M10 24" MASH Assembly Manual
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    QuadGuard® M10 MASH Crash Cushion Data-sheet
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QuadGuard® M Wide MASH Crash Cushion Data-sheet (pdf)
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QuadGuard® M Wide MASH CrashCushion Assembly Manual (pdf)
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QuadGuard® M10 24 MASH Assembly Manual (pdf)
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QuadGuard® M10 MASH Crash Cushion Data-sheet (pdf)
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