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The danger of sand on road barrier and how to overcome it

How often have you faced the issue of sand accumulating on the sides of the road, whether with or without a road barrier?

Either way, it’s disastrous!!

The problem of sand accumulation with or without a barrier

First of all, the absence of roadside barriers is one of the biggest disasters that threaten the lives of drivers and passengers. This is due to the danger of deviating from the path of the road towards the edge of the road. This is why roadside barriers are necessary, and we’ll learn the usefulness and role of roadside barriers in protecting vehicle users.

But another problem is not so different from the disaster of no barriers. There are roadside barriers in desert areas, but sand accumulates on them.

Is the accumulation of sand on barriers dangerous?

You might think there’s nothing wrong with that, but the answer is yes, it’s a disaster. When sand accumulates on the barrier, the barrier is buried in the sand and is therefore not there. When a car hits it, it is easy to injure the driver and passengers.

Why is it important to have a road barrier on the side of the road?

When a car swerves off the road and moves towards the edge of the road, there is a barrier for the car to collide with. As for road barriers such as we manufacture, they are characterized by shock absorption, when the car hits the barrier, the barrier absorbs the maximum impact energy so that the driver or passengers are not affected, but its usefulness and role don’t stop there. The barrier redirects the vehicle to the road again to protect the lives of passengers. Therefore, barriers are essential on the roadside.

Of course, as mentioned, the role of the barrier will not be fulfilled if there is sand accumulating on the barriers.

How to overcome the problem of sand accumulating on the road barrier

Recently, a type of metal barrier has developed that is known as MegaSRail barriers. This type of barrier is characterized by its unique design and is dedicated to desert roads and areas.

MegaSRail barriers are thinner and taller than traditional barriers, which prevents sand from hitting the barrier and accumulating under it, so the barrier can’t be permanently buried. This makes the barrier perform its role of absorbing shocks and redirecting vehicles.

How did Shawahid overcome the issue of sand accumulation on the road barrier?

Shawahid is always providing safe solutions that provide full protection and easy and fast mobility on the roads, so the company has taken care to solve this problem as well. Therefore, the company has manufactured the MegaSRail barriers that we mentioned earlier, and these barriers have been tested and approved by international specifications and competent road authorities.

We are also known for our quick supply when you message us on the various communication channels available on our website.

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