The SS180® M is a truck mounted attenuator for use on stationary or moving shadow or support vehicles. It is tested to MASH Test Level 3. The unit is comprised of two lightweight aluminum cartridges contained in a potentially reusable steel support frame, and a 180° tilt feature which folds at the center to stack the two cartridge sections on top of each other. The SS180® M is designed to help absorb rear-end impacts at speeds up to 62 mph (100 km/h) when impacted within MASH crash test standards.

Features

• Short height while in storage mode ideal for garage storage and low overpasses.
• Replaceable, energy absorbing cartridges.
• Potentially reusable steel support frame.
• Designed to help minimize damage from low-speed nuisance hits up to 6 mph (10 km/h).

Specifications

• 2,033 lbs. Weight
• 7’ 9″ Length Folded
• 14’ 7″ Length Deployed
• 6’ 10″ Width
• 78-3/4” Height Folded
• 37-3/4” Height Deployed
• 13,500 lbs. Minimum Support Vehicle Weight

Assembly and Maintenance

• Multiple attachment options for standard trucks.
• Attaches to existing Safe-Stop TMA® mounts for standard and tailgate operations.

The SMT™ is a trailer mounted attenuator for use on stationary or moving shadow support vehicles. It is tested to the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) Test Level 3. The system is comprised of two lightweight aluminum cartridges contained in a steel support frame and heavy duty Torflex® axle and wheels. The SMT™ is designed to help absorb rear-end impacts at speeds up to 62 mph (100 km/h) when impacted within MASH crash test standards.

Features

• Trailer system for more efficient deployment and truck fleet utilization.
• Heavy duty Torflex® axle and wheels.
• Arrow board mounting systems available.
• All LED lighting.
• Potentially reusable steel frame after an impact within MASH crash test standards.

Specifications

• 20’ 2” (6.15 m) Length Back to Center of Pintle
• 88″ (2.25 m) Width at Fenders
• 40″ (1 m) Height
• 2,370 lbs. (1,080 kg)
• 12,000 lbs. (5,454 kg) Minimum Support Vehicle Weight

Assembly and Maintenance

• Attaches to a standard minimum 20 ton pintle hook.
• Damaged aluminum cartridges are replaceable.

The Safe-Stop TMA with 180° Tilt feature provides maximum protection with minimal length, weight and height.  The 180° tilt feature makes this the shortest TMA available when in its storage mode.  The Safe-Stop 180° TMA successfully meets the NCHRP 350 TL-3 criteria, and also provides TL-2 protection when in storage (folded) mode.  It is recommended that the Safe-Stop TMA® be mounted to trucks between 16,090 lbs and 19,845 lbs for optimum impact performance.

Features

• Meets the NCHRP 350 Test Level 3 criteria (Test Level 2 when folded).
• Short height while in storage mode ideal for garage storage and low overpasses.
• Replaceable energy absorbing cartridges.
• Reusable steel support frame.
• Simple attachment options mount to standard truck.

The SS90™ HD TMA is an exclusive TMA design that provides maximum protection with minimal length & weight.   This heavy duty, 90-degree Tilt TMA provides NCHRP 350, Test-Level 3 protection for impacts of speeds up to 62 mph.  Its two lightweight aluminum cartridges are confined in a galvanized steel support frame that is typically reusable after a design impact.  It is recommended that the SS90™ HD TMA be mounted to trucks between 16,090 lbs and 19,845 lbs for optimum impact performance.

Features

• Meets NCHRP 350 Test Level 3 criteria.
• Galvanized steel frame and components (powder coating available).
• Replaceable energy absorbing cartridges.
• "Push -to-activate" function with buzzer when unit is up or deployed.
• Open design for easy inspection and maintenance.

The MPS 350^®X is a galvanized, cantilevered truck mounted attenuator available for use on stationary or moving shadow support vehicles. This compact TMA has passed all mandatory and optional testing and is NCHRP Report 350 Test Level 3 compliant. The MPS 350^®X is made of galvanized steel components with an open design, which allows for easy inspection and maintenance.

Features

• Fully galvanized system. Powder coated systems also available.
• Open structure allows for ease of maintenance and inspection.
• Durashell^® strike plate cover for nuisance hit protection.
• Improved winch design and motor controller.
• Warning buzzer and FMVSS 108 lighting system.

The SST provides state-of-the-art protection with a revolutionary trailer design that allows users to rapidly deploy a TMA while lowering operating costs. The SST’s unique design requires minimal modification to host vehicles allowing quick and simple attachment, resulting in low installation and operating costs, as well as increased truck fleet operating flexibility.

Features

• NCHRP Report 350 Test Level 3 compliant.
• Collapsible frame with Anti-rotational dampeners.
• Heavy duty Torflex axle and wheels.
• Withstands typical low-speed nuisance hits up to 6mph.
• Optional arrowboard mounting system.

The Vorteq TL-3 Trailer Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) is a robust system with a long life cycle that protects workers, the motoring public and vehicle assets. The unique tube-in-tube design reduces debris scatter that can potentially cause a second collision.  The wheels are designed to remain functional after collision, allowing the trailer to be towed away. The trailer mounted attenuator attaches to vehicles from 10,000 lbs and up with a standard pintle hook.

Features

• NCHRP 350 Test Level 3 compliant.
• Integrated anti-rotation capabilities.
• Open Frame design for easy inspection and maintenance.
• Design reduces debris scatter to limit secondary accidents.
• Attached to most support vehicles with a 20 ton pintle hook and 7 pin light connector.

Watch the Vorteq TL-3 Impact Test