Knowing the function of the W-beam rail provides you with insight as to the importance of selecting well-tested products that are compliant with the requirements of the SABS and relevant international standards bodies. To this effect, we briefly answer the question, “What is the purpose of a guardrail?” It is important is to understand that
When thinking of crash barriers as road safety products, the picture that might come to mind may vary from the conventional guardrail to prevent cars from driving off a cliff to sand-filled arrestors beds next to roads to reduce the momentum of and stop runaway trucks. There are many road-safety products that one could mention.
A speed ramp serves the function of forcing motorists to reduce their speed in order to avoid the harsh shock associated with driving too quickly over this type of traffic-calming road obstacle. As a supplier of a wide range of road-safety products, we also provide these highly effective speed ramps. Where and Why to Install
A guardrail is a road-safety barrier installed next to the road or on a highway median. Below are instances where the installation of a guardrail from a reputable supplier may be required: Guardrails On A Sharp Turn The traditional W-beam guardrail, as available from a road-safety product supplier such as Armco Superlite, is installed on
As a trusted supplier of a wide range of road-safety and construction products in South Africa, we proudly introduce our range of orange traffic cones and large construction cones. Orange Traffic Cones for Redirecting and Channeling Traffic Orange traffic cones serve several purposes, the main one being to channel vehicles into a specific lane or
A few decades ago, it would have been unlikely to see a 1.8-m Road Cone, as the first types were made of concrete and later wood. It would have been difficult to move around a 1.8-m Road Cone made of any of these heavy materials. However, technological advances have made it possible to make road
We offer an extensive range of road-safety products that is specifically made for tough South African conditions. All our products are manufactured to meet a range of strict safety and quality standards. To give you an indication of the extent of our product range, we briefly introduce some of our other products below. Thermoplastic Speed
South Africa has a high number of road fatalities. Indeed, historical data has shown that for every death because of a vehicle accident on the South African roads, there are 4.6 serious injuries. The road accident figures show that in 2017 alone, more than 280 000 injuries were attributed to road accidents, and many of
From time to time, engineering companies, road construction firms, municipalities, and local authorities tasked with road maintenance must buy new traffic cones. Although such pylons have been in use for decades, little to no thought is given to the origin and history of traffic cones. A brief historical overlook provides a good start in understanding
Highways carry tremendous traffic in South Africa. With vehicles moving at an average speed of between 100 and 120 km per hour, many accidents can be fatal. Though a Highway Guardrail cannot prevent fatalities altogether, the barriers are essential in helping to prevent accidents and reduce the number of deaths on the roads. The highway
