The QUADGUARD™ CEN System, the next generation
of the QUADGUARD™ CEN Family, is designed to
protect motorists in vehicles from 900 kg to 1500 kg
from roadside hazards as narrow as 610 mm and as wide
as 2,285 mm. The QUADGUARD™ CEN System, has been
tested in Europe as a redirective crash cushion to the maximum
110 km/h using 1317-3 criteria. To fully comply with the definition of a
System Type tested crash cushion, the QUADGUARD™ CEN has been
further tested at 100 km/h, 80 km/h, and 50 km/h.
The QUADGUARD™ CEN family of crash cushions provides a broad
range of impact protection for a variety of hazards and speeds, yet
shares a number of common components. All members of the
QUADGUARD™ CEN family feature Energy’s exclusive Quad-Beam™
fender panels, which provide 30 percent higher beam strength than
conventional thrie-beam. The interchangeability of parts in the
QUADGUARD™ CEN family significantly reduces stock requirements.
System features and benefits
Re-directive, bi-directional crash cushion
All systems fully compliant with EN1317-3
Systems available in 5 widths (from 61cm to 2.3m)
Systems available for 4 speed levels (110 km/h,
100 km/h, 80 km/h and 50 km/h)
Quick and easy, on-site refurbishment
Replaceable energy-absorbing cartridges
QuadBeam panels and diaphragms provide
smooth redirection during side impacts
Up to 95% reusability after impact
Variety of transitions available
Also available on a steel plate for temporary
protection at road-works
Quick and easy refurbishment
During head-on impacts at speeds up to 110 km/h, the QUADGUARD™
CEN System telescopes rearward, crushing the cartridges and effectively
dissipating the energy of both light cars (900kg) and large sedans
(1500kg). During angle impacts at angles up to 15 degrees, the vehicles
are safely redirected back into the original travel path. After a design
impact, the QUADGUARD™ CEN System can be quickly and easily
refurbished by a two man team. The majority of the components typically
are reusable after a design impact.
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