Equipment Details
Product Name: Alpha 70K TMA
Description:
This product meets NCHRP 350 TL-2 criteria for 70 km/h (43 mph) TMA when impacted by 820 to 2000 kg (1,810 to 4,410 lbs) vehicles. Its unique design of crushable aluminum absorbs rear-end impacts at speeds up to 70 km/h (43 mph) and prevents impacting vehicles from underriding trucks. The durashell nose returns to original shape after low-speed nuisance hits and the b tapered nose also minimizes corner damage and streamlines appearance. Other features of this product inlcude:
-Hydraulic system tilts a full 90 degrees for storage
-Jack package facilitates simple removal
-Salt spreader allows use in winter salt spreading and plowing operations
-Sweeper hardware allows use in sweeping operations
-Optional tailgate hitch hardware allows use with tailgate hitch attachment and optional arrowboards or variable message signs
-Optional receiver hitch makes installation simple
-Automatic Impact Brake (AIB) System
Intended Use: It's intended for use on trucks with gross vehicle weights between 5000 kg and 12000 kg.
NCHRP Approval: NCHRP Approved
Approval Letter Link: http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/roadway_dept/policy_guide/road_hardware/barriers/pdf/cc-32.pdf
Website: http://www.energyabsorption.com/
