Road and traffic accidents cause nearly 1.19 million deaths annually, and between 20 and 50 million injuries, most of which cause disability, in addition to the economic losses of individuals, as well as the costs of repairing or maintaining the roads on which accidents occur, as traffic accidents cost most countries 3% of GDP, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Therefore, road safety is one of the goals that countries around the world are seeking to reduce the number of deaths and injuries by half by 2030 according to the WHO meeting, Consequently, Shawahid Company has been keen to provide traffic MASH systems, which are traffic safety systems that work to protect people and roads as well, and the shock absorber systems developed by Shawahid are considered one of the best MASH systems.
MASH Systems and their importance in traffic safety
MASH systems are products that are certified and tested globally, they are tested to ensure their ability to perform their role in traffic safety, so Shawahid Industrial Roads Company has innovated a group of MASH systems that are compatible with MASH tests and have proven their high efficiency
Shawahid Industrial Roads Company has also developed some MASH systems to be safer for saving individuals if an accident occurs with these systems, Hence, the role of MASH systems is to make shock absorption and save drivers from the impact of collisions.
Road barriers compliant with MASH TL-3 standards
There are two types of barriers compliant with MASH TL-3
GuardRail road Barrier
GuardRail barriers are the most common MASH systems, as they can be installed without concrete bases, and are easy to repair, placed on the sides and ends of roads to safely redirect vehicles to their correct path if the driver swerves off the road, therefor these MASH systems are characterized by their strength as they are made of high-quality galvanized steel and are resistant to shock and corrosion.
MegaSRail road barrier
MegaRail barriers differ from GuardRail in the environment in which they are used, as these type of MASH systems is used on roads in desert areas, MegaRail barriers are characterized by not being buried by sand, so they can perform their role with high efficiency in redirecting vehicles upon collision.
Safety Roller Barriers MASH TL-4
SHAWAHID Co. is always leading in traffic safety future by introducing one of MASH systems, the Safety Roller Barriers System certified with MASH TL-4 with innovation in accident Shock absorption from perverted vehicles, works as the galvanized metal barrier absorbs the force of the shock and the rotating rollers on a steel vertical axis return the vehicle smoothly and literally slower until the driver could control his Vehicle, and also the rollers have reflective films for alerting drivers
Crash Cushion and End Terminal Barrier System
When looking at these two types of MASH systems, they both have the same role but differ in some points. Both may have reflective sheets on them, but End Terminal barrier systems are placed at the end of barriers on both road edges. In contrast, crash cushion systems are placed at intersections, at the beginning and end of the concrete barriers, and at highway exits.
These Crash Cushion systems are made of tough metal and covered with a corrosion-resistant coating and Internal cushions. The internal cushions are designed in a roller shape, which helps to compress the cushion during a collision without breaking. The other MASH systems, End Terminal barrier systems turn around during a crash to bring the front end back, which helps to absorb the shocks and reduce the vehicle’s speed to redirect it back onto the road. These MASH systems are compliant with MASH TL-3 standards.
Raptor Crash Cushion system
The Raptor Crash Cushion system is compliant with MASH TL-1 standards, these MASH systems are installed to protect motorists in a collision with minimal damage to the vehicle. Also, Raptor protects poles and trees from damage in a crash, saving the cost of repairing or removing them. They are highly capable of absorbing shocks, So they have an effective role as MASH systems.
Sentry Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA)
These Mash Systems are equipped with directional LEDs that work with the driver’s signal guidance to show directions to drivers. These MASH systems are equipped with reflective sheets at the tail to increase the visibility of their existence. Any type of traffic sign can be installed on it upon request and compliant with MASH TL-3 standards.
The Sentry Truck Mounted Attenuator or TMA is one of the newest MASH systems used on roads to protect motorists in the cases of broken-down cars or accidents. TMA is designed to be mounted on a truck’s tail, whose primary function is to absorb the maximum of energy upon collision.
