Guard Rail

Safety Guard rails are an essential component of the road. The boundary feature protects pedestrians and road users from safety hazards and dangerous, off-limits areas. They also pave the way for light and visibility on the road, ensuring that pedestrians and users are kept safe. Many public spaces are fitted with a safety railing to protect people against falling and to offer people support when walking. The power and protection of a safety rail should not be underestimated. Although they often go unnoticed, they are an ideal solution for public safety. 

Crafted from galvanized steel, they are made to withstand direct impacts from vehicles. Our guard rails are designed to be bolted or cemented into the ground for maximum and permanent protection. Our safety rails also come in a range of finishes for improved aesthetics, with high visibility options also available. We also sell fencing that is ideal for segregating areas in public places, events, schools, etc.

Uses of Guard rail:

Guardrails serve several critical functions in road safety, including:

1. Preventing Vehicle Departure:

Guardrails help prevent vehicles from veering off the roadway, especially in dangerous areas such as curves, steep embankments, bridges, or elevated roadways.

2. Reducing Accident Severity:

By absorbing the impact of a collision and redirecting the vehicle back onto the road, guardrails reduce the severity of crashes, minimizing the potential for injury or fatality.

3. Protecting Roadside Hazards:

Guardrails act as a barrier between vehicles and roadside hazards, such as trees, poles, or bodies of water, thereby reducing the risk of more severe accidents.

4. Guiding Traffic Flow:

In areas with high traffic volumes or complex road layouts, guardrails can help guide vehicles along the correct path, particularly in merging lanes or at highway on-ramps.

5. Pedestrian Safety:

In some cases, guardrails also serve to protect pedestrians by creating a barrier between sidewalks and the roadway, especially in areas with heavy traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are the 4 types of guard rails?

The four common types of guardrails are Wbeam guardrails, thriebeam guardrails, box beam guardrails, and cable guardrails.

What is the standard for guard rail?

The standard for guardrails in the U.S. is set by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and typically involves the use of the Wbeam design, which must meet specific criteria for height, strength, and installation as defined in the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH).

What is the spacing for guard rails?

The standard post spacing for Wbeam guardrails is typically 6 feet 3 inches (1.905 meters) apart, although this can vary depending on specific road conditions and the type of guardrail system.

What is the purpose of a guard rail?

The purpose of a guardrail is to prevent vehicles from leaving the roadway, especially in areas with dangerous curves, steep dropoffs, or other hazardous conditions. Guardrails help absorb the impact of a crash and redirect vehicles back onto the road, thereby reducing the severity of accidents.