ElipSafe Elliptical Mobile Crash Cushion (CEN/TS 16786)
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ElipSafe Elliptical Mobile Crash Cushion (CEN/TS 16786)
The ElipSafe Elliptical Mobile Crash Cushion is designed to protect temporary roadworks, service vehicles and incident sites within the road lane, safeguarding personnel and equipment against the effects of collisions. Its innovative design, a proprietary solution developed by WIMED engineers, is fully hot-dip galvanized (per EN ISO 1461) and utilizes specially curved absorbing modules for progressive kinetic energy absorption. This performance is confirmed by full compliance with the CEN/TS 16786 technical specification, achieved on the very first attempt of every crash test. Regardless of the mounting method, the crash cushion must be operated with a truck with a curb weight of 7 to 13 tonnes.
Product Features:
- Proven safety is ensured by full compliance with the European Technical Specification.
- Innovative energy absorption is achieved through a design based on special elliptical steel modules that progressively absorb impact energy.
- The entire structure, including the drawbar, is hot-dip galvanized in accordance with the EN ISO 1461 standard.
- Equipped with a U-26a signalling board featuring Type 2 (Class RA2) reflective sheeting and „Stokrotka” (Daisy) LED lamps, with remote lifting and programming capabilities.
- ElipSafe is a trailer with a VIN number and type-approval, authorized for road use in Poland and throughout the European Union.
Technical Specifications
TTMA Device – ElipSafe
- Height of the cushion with U-26a board in working position 4.0 m
- Height of the cushion with U-26a board in transport position 3.0 m
- Length of the complete cushion 5.9 m (attenuator with drawbar)
- Width of the cushion 2.5 m
- Total weight approx. 1300 kg
- Vehicle lighting system voltage 24 V
- The product meets the requirements of the European Technical Specification CEN/TS 16786
Product Features:
U-26a Signalling Board
- Manufactured in accordance with the Regulation of the Polish Minister of Infrastructure of 3 July 2003 on the detailed technical conditions for road signs, signals and road safety devices
- Face of the board covered with Type 2 (Class RA2) reflective sheeting. Optionally covered with Type 3 (Class RA3) reflective sheeting.
- Two „Stokrotka” (Daisy) early warning lamps, ø 300 mm, located in the upper part of the board.
- Directional light arrows (right/left) made of „Stokrotka” (Daisy) warning lamps, ø 200 mm.
- Adjustable mandatory sign located in the lower part of the board.
- Lamp power supply 12 V DC.
- Enables raising/lowering of the U-26a signalling board and programming of its lights via remote controls operated from the driver’s cab or from outside the cab.
Product Features:
TTMA Trailer – ElipSafe
- Hot-dip galvanized steel structure with elliptical energy-absorbing elements.
- Height-adjustable drawbar within a range of 65–105 cm.
- Drawbar eye with a 40 mm opening diameter (optional ø 50 mm available).
- Sealed boxes for safe and secure battery storage.
- Spare wheel.
- Lighting compliant with road traffic regulations.
- Type-approval for use on Polish and European roads.
- Optional equipment available on customer request: cameras, U-20a barriers, a system for charging the batteries from the towing vehicle, solar panels for battery charging, and rotating warning beacons.
Incident Report
Accident on the A2 Motorway Section
On the A2 motorway, the „ElipSafe” crash cushion protected road workers from a collision with a tanker truck. By absorbing the full force of the impact, the system ensured that no one working on the road was harmed.
Incident Report
Accident on the A2 Motorway Section
A passenger car collided with a truck that was securing ongoing works within the roadway. Fortunately, the road service vehicle was equipped with a crash cushion, which significantly reduced the speed of the impacting car and thereby minimized the consequences of the collision. No one was injured. The crash cushion once again proved the case for using energy-absorbing cushions, especially on high-speed roads where vehicle speeds are substantial.
Incident Report
Wypadek w Rumunii
ElipSafe has once again proven its effectiveness. While securing roadworks, it was struck by a passenger vehicle – thanks to the cushion’s reliable design, no one was injured, and the protection system fulfilled its role 100%. ElipSafe is a system engineered for the highest level of safety for both motorists and road workers. By operating as intended, the cushion effectively minimized the consequences of the incident, protecting the lives and health of road users.
Vehicle Speed:
100 km/h
Vehicle Mass:
2000 kg
Vehicle Speed:
100 km/h
Vehicle Mass:
900 kg
Vehicle Speed:
100 km/h
Vehicle Mass:
2000 kg
Vehicle Speed:
100 km/h
Vehicle Mass:
900 kg
