Big Sandy Impact Attenuator Sand Barrel

The Ador Big Sandy Impact Attenuator Sand Barrel is a robust, high-performance solution designed to enhance road safety by minimizing the impact of vehicular collisions. Crafted from UV-stabilized high-density polyethylene, the barrel is engineered to endure harsh weather conditions and provide long-term reliability. It meets stringent safety standards, including MASH (Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware) Tested, Passed, and Eligible and NCHRP 350 (National Cooperative Highway Research Program) crashworthy requirements.

The barrel system offers user-friendly features such as molded-in fill lines, which ensure accurate weight configuration, and a reinforced lip that guarantees durability and a secure lid fit. Its innovative design prevents sand leakage, ensuring efficiency and reliability in critical safety applications.

Key Features

Certified Safety Compliance

  • Fully compliant with MASH TL-3 and NCHRP 350 standards, ensuring proven crashworthiness and protection in high-impact scenarios.

Flexible Weight Customization

  • Three barrel sizes cover weights from 200 lbs to 2,100 lbs in standard arrays.
  • Modular design eliminates additional inserts, simplifies setup, and prevents sand leaks.

Precise Weight Management

  • Molded fill lines enable accurate filling to target weights, with effortless external verification to minimize errors.

Enhanced Durability & Safety

  • Reinforced lips maintain structure even when filled.
  • Impact-engineered to break safely, reducing vehicle vaulting risks and enhancing driver safety.

Efficient Transport & Handling

  • Tightly stackable barrels optimize transport space.
  • Optional Ador Lifting Ring allows safe lifting, moving, and emptying.

Stable and Adaptive Design

  • Wide stance ensures stability, preventing tipping or imbalance under load.

Specifications

Part NumberBarrel WeightBarrel Capacity
48247-AB33 lbs ± 2 lbs (15 kg ± 1 kg)200-700 lbs (90-320 kg)
48140-023 lbs ± 1 lb (10.4 kg ± 0.5 kg)1,400 lbs (640 kg)
48210-029 lbs ± 1 lb (13.2 kg ± 0.5 kg)2,100 lbs (960 kg)

Applications

Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) are primarily used in work zones on highways to protect highway workers and drivers from the dangers of collision. Some specific applications of TMAs include

Highway Construction Zones:

Shields workers and vehicles from high-speed traffic, ensuring a safer work environment.

Permanent Safety Installations:

Used on high-risk road segments, such as bridge approaches, median openings, and toll plazas, to prevent severe damage during collisions.

Temporary Traffic Management:

Ideal for use in detours, road maintenance zones, and high-traffic intersections to guide and protect vehicles.

Accident Mitigation in Urban Areas:

Enhances safety at urban traffic hotspots prone to frequent collisions.

End Applications

The Ador Big Sandy Sand Barrels are crucial for reducing the severity of vehicle crashes, particularly in high-speed environments. By absorbing and attenuating impact energy, they minimize damage to vehicles, protect drivers, and reduce harm to surrounding infrastructure. These barrels are a critical component of Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), offering unparalleled reliability for temporary and permanent road safety implementations.

Why Choose Ador Big Sandy Sand Barrels?

Ador Big Sandy Sand Barrels go beyond compliance with safety standards to deliver industry-leading performance. With their innovative design, unmatched durability, and ease of use, they provide a cost-effective solution for both temporary and permanent safety applications.

Big Sandy Lifting Ring

The Ador Big Sandy Lifting Ring is a specialized handling accessory engineered to ensure safe and efficient movement of filled sand barrels. Constructed from lightweight aluminum, the lifting ring weighs just 62 lbs and is designed to attach to various equipment, such as forklifts, truck-mounted cranes, or knuckle booms.

Key Features

Fully adjustable to accommodate all barrel configurations (200 lbs to 2,100 lbs).

Allows for quick attachment and seamless handling, reducing setup time.

Essential for highway construction zones where barrel repositioning is frequent.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

It is a high-performance safety device designed to minimize the impact of vehicular collisions by absorbing and attenuating energy. Its durable UV-stabilized polyethylene construction ensures long-term reliability, meeting MASH TL-3 and NCHRP 350 crashworthiness standards.