Guardrail End Terminals

The guardrail end terminal helps protect road users in case of frontal impact.

Challenge

Choosing the best device for your needs.

For the safety of road users, the right choice of guardrail end terminal is crucial. During the design process, it is important to analyze the needs and choose the best system. There are several different models available depending on the configuration: Type 1 (Flared), Type 2 (Tangent) and Median.

Solution

QMB Barrier provides support services throughout the process, from design to maintenance.

The guardrail end terminals available at QMB Barrier stand out because of the high level of security, the simplicity of installation and maintenance, and the minimum inventory of necessary replacement parts. All systems are redirectional and tension based. This means that during an impact, the vehicle’s reactive movement is much more predictable because of the energy dissipating cable’s position.

Dispositif d'extrémité de glissière Median flared tangent

MAX-Tension

Redirective system with gating end to protect users against unidirectional impacts.

Depending on configuration and design, Type 2 (Tangent) without lateral deviation will be chosen in order to protect road users against a fixed object or a non-protected obstacle. The systems can be installed without or on foundation, with parts or tools similar to the steel guardrail.

MAX-Tension Median

Redirective system with gating end to protect users against bidirectional impacts.

Depending on configuration and design, the Median system will be chosen in order to protect road users against a non-protected obstacle or coming from the reserve direction. The systems can be installed without or on foundation, with parts or tools similar to the steel guardrail.