Safence™

Wire Rope Safety Barrier

Safence™ is a wire rope crash barrier system from Blue Systems in Sweden. It is a fully tensioned, 3 rope system meaning the deflection is kept to a minimum and it is very simple to install and maintain.
 
It passed NCHRP350 Test Level 3 and 4 and as such can be used on NZ State Highways.
 
Specifications
 
In response to questions of where and where not to install Safence™, designers should make reference to the following documents:

Standards and Approvals

Safence 3 Rope System

Safence™ has been tested to NCHRP350 Test Level 3 and 4 and as such is approved by NZTA for use on NZ State Highways at the following criteria:

Other standards that the components must meet are as follows:

Wire Rope

• Right Hand Lay, 19.0 mm Diameter 3 x 7 (1 x 3.15 mm + 6 x 3.0 mm) in accordance with AS3569 - 1989
• Pre-tensioned to 120 kN
• The wire is galvanized with a coating mass of 400 g/m² compared to a minimum requirement of 240 g/m² in AS1394 'Round Steel Wire for Ropes'.

Post

• Cold formed post 1230mm long, Gauge 4.0 mm, Material to AS1594, Grade 250
• Galvanized in accordance with AS1650

End Anchor

• Material Hot Rolled Steel to AS3678, Grade 250
• Galvanized in accordance with AS1650

Swage & Screw Fittings

• All stainless steel - Grade 304

A CD ROM of Safence™ repair is available from CSP Pacific. Click here to request a copy (please include your postal address).

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