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Metal safety barriers for crash protection

Often known as either Crash Barriers, Armco Barriers, Armco Crash Barriers or Vehicle Crash Barriers, these corrugated steel barriers protect infrastructure from the dangers of vehicle impact. Armco is widely used in installations such as industrial/retail estates, car parks and warehouse facilities.

These safety barriers protect people, fencing and buildings from damage caused by moving vehicles and forklift trucks. In areas with a significant risk of harm identified, letting a moving vehicle collide with the Armco barrier system is the preferred outcome, rather than letting it continue onward, where it could cause harm to property or people.

The corrugated profile of the steel crash barrier allows it to flex on impact while still maintaining strength. In addition, Armco barriers are designed to ensure that fast-moving vehicles are deflected along the route of the barrier while slow-moving cars or forklifts will be stopped rapidly.

Armco Barriers – An Effective Traffic Controlling Vehicle Barrier

Fitting an Armco barrier to segregate traffic from pedestrians, machinery, stock, racking, and critical structures around your property can make a big difference between a minor fix or expensive and time-consuming repairs. All of our steel Armco barrier products and components are galvanised, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, due to the provision of long-lasting weather protection.

Multiple Barrier Terminals and Post Options

When pedestrians need to be kept segregated from moving vehicles, the Pedestrian End Terminal Armco Section is designed for safety. It creates an end-point free from sharp edges that may cause injury to passing pedestrians. For applications where pedestrians will not be in close proximity to the Armco barrier, a standard wing end (also known as fishtail end) terminal is ideal to terminate the barrier run safely. Barrier posts are also available in concrete-in and base-plated variants. This allows you to securely install the car parking barrier around your site, no matter whether you have a soft substrate or a concrete base.

Available In Multiple Sections To Match The Requirements Of Your Site

Alexandra Security is one of the leading manufacturers and crash barrier suppliers in the UK. Our range of Armco barriers is available in straight beams or various radii. When combined with the appropriate corner sections, end units and post options, it allows you to create a complete crash protection system in your car park, warehouse or construction site. Our Armco barrier systems, manufactured from high-quality steel, protect property, road users and pedestrians, making it the right choice for industrial sites, residential areas, busy roads and more.

Protective Crash Barriers That Are Built To Last

All items supplied with our road crash barrier system have a standard galvanised finish and can be powder-coated to your colour of choice. Armco components are easily replaceable and have a maintenance-free life of over a decade, and up to 30 years. Contact our expert team today to discuss the exact requirements for your Armco safety crash barrier system. Here at Alexandra, all our barriers can be delivered throughout the UK, or if you are near us, collect your Armco safety barriers directly from our depot in Kent.

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Technical

Straight Armco Beam

Untensioned safety barrier is not suitable for use in highway applications. The corrugated beams are 3.5m overall length with an effective length of 3.2m. Beams are joined using 8 No. M16 x 35mm Lap Bolt sets and posts bolt to the beam using 1 No. M16 x 50 Post Bolt set.

Code	Length/DA	Effective Length	Material	Finish	Weight
CBC35	3500mm	3200mm	2.5mm thick	Galvanised	42.4kg

Wing End Armco Terminal – CBTWE

The Wing End Terminal is used to terminate a run of safety barrier. It provides an effective, robust solution in high volume traffic areas. Please note: This terminal end is not suitable for use where pedestrian access is required. Installed using one post (choice available) which also serves to support the end of the barrier.

Pedestrian End Armco Terminal – CBTPE

The Pedestrian End Terminal is used to terminate a run of safety barrier. It provides an effective solution in high volume traffic and pedestrianised areas.

Installed using one post (choice available) which also serves to support the end of the barrier.

Plastic End Armco Cap – CBTEC

The Plastic End Cap is used to terminate a run of safety barrier. It provides an effective solution in pedestrianised areas. Please note: This Plastic End Cap is not suitable for use where vehicle access is required. Installed by sliding over the end of the beam and held in place with the post bolt set.

90° External Armco Corner – CBC90E

Suitable for use where two runs of barrier meet at 90°, effectively joining and eliminating any gap in the barrier.

Installation is with two posts (choice available) which also serve to support the end of each barrier run, two M16 x 50 post bolt sets, and 16 No. M16 x 35 lap bolt sets.

90° Internal Armco Corner – CBC90I

Suitable for use where two runs of barrier meet at 90°, effectively joining and eliminating any gap in the barrier.

Installation is with two posts (choice available) which also serve to support the end of each barrier run, two M16 x 50 post bolt sets, and 16 M16 x 35 lap bolt sets.

45° External Armco Corner – CBC45E

The 45° External Corner Connector is suitable for use where two runs of barrier meet at 45°, effectively joining and eliminating any gap in the barrier.

Installation is with two posts (choice available) which also serve to support the end of each barrier run, two M16 x 50 post bolt sets, and 16 M16 x 35 lap bolt sets.

45° Internal Armco Corner – CBC45I

The 45° Internal Corner Connector is suitable for use where two runs of barrier meet at 45°, effectively joining and eliminating any gap in the barrier.

Installation is with two posts (choice available) which also serve to support the end of each barrier run, two M16 x 50 post bolt sets, and 16 M16 x 35 lap bolt sets

Sprung Armco Barrier Bracket – CBPSBB

The Sprung Barrier Bracket offers a heavy duty and flexible system which allows the barrier to deflect and spring back into place after impact. It is widely used in industrial and logistics warehousing and is particularly useful in areas where forklifts are operating. The post is surface mounted and is compatible with both the Corrugated and Open Box Beam barrier systems.

Concrete in Post 100x44mm ‘Z’ section x 1200mm long – CBPZ100

Steel posts in ‘Z’ section have been the traditional and time served choice for a number of years and are suitable for commercial areas, car parks and industrial parks, etc.

These posts are suitable for non highway use and where frequent contact is likely. Compatible with both the Corrugated and Open Box Beam barrier systems.

Concrete in Post 125x90mm ‘Z’ section (two lengths available) – CBPZ125

Steel ‘Z’ section posts have been the traditional and time served choice for a number of years, used in commercial areas, car and industrial parks, etc. These posts are suitable for non highway use and where frequent contact is likely. Compatible with both the Corrugated and Open Box Beam barrier systems.

Code	Section	Length	Material Thickness
CBPZ125S	125x90mm	1200mm	6.0mm
CBPZ125L	125x90mm	1500mm	6.0mm

Concrete in Post 150x75mm ‘I’ section (two lengths available) – CBPZ125

Steel ‘I’ section posts provide a more robust solution than the traditional ‘Z’ section posts, used in commercial areas, car and industrial parks etc. they are also frequently used around waste disposal and re-cycling plants. Compatible with both the Corrugated and Open Box Beam barrier systems.

Code	Section	Length	Material Thickness
CBPI127S	150x75mm	1200mm	6.0mm
CBPI127L	150x75mm	1500mm	6.0mm

Base Plated Post 150x75mm ‘I’ section (two lengths available) – CBPBP

Steel ‘I’ section base plated posts are ideally suited for bolting directly onto a concrete surface. A choice of two fixing options are available; the standard anchor bolt or the chemical stud system, both available on request.Compatible with both the Corrugated and Open Box Beam barrier systems

Code	Section	Length	Material Thickness
CBPBP56	150x75mm	560mm	6.0mm
CBPBP76	150x75mm	760mm	6.0mm

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Finishes

All items, except the plastic end cap, have a standard galvanised finish.

Fixings

POST BOLT SETS – CBB1650

M16x50mm Post Bolt Set, used to bolt the Corrugated Safety Beam to the posts.

LAP BOLT SETS – CBB1635

M16x35mm Lap Bolt Set, used to bolt the Corrugated Safety Beam together.

THROUGH BOLTS – FTB16175

M16x175mm Through Bolts, used to bolt the Base Plated Posts and the Sprung Barrier Brackets onto concrete.

CHEMICAL RESIN SYSTEM

M16x190mm Chem Stud (FST1619), used to bolt the Base Plated Posts and the Sprung Barrier Brackets onto concrete. We supply the complete system including the chemical resin (FCHPUF), puffer pump to remove dust from holes (FCHT380) and dispensing gun to take chemical resin tube (FCHGUN).

Armco Crash Barrier - Frequently Asked Questions

No, the Armco barrier system is not highway spec; it is for off-road use only. As one of the UK’s leading suppliers, our Armco crash barriers are installed in car parks, warehouses, etc.

A crash barrier generally refers to a strong fence positioned on the side of a road or in the middle of a two-way road. These crash barriers are meant to reduce the risk of serious accidents. They can also be used as security barriers to protect people or buildings from vehicles or other manually operated equipment such as a forklift.

An Armco crash barrier absorbs the impact of a crash when a vehicle loses control. The Armco barrier is developed in a ‘W’ shape, referred to as an Untensioned Corrugated Beam. It’s this W shape that enables Armco products to absorb the impact of cars and other vehicles.

When a vehicle crashes into the barrier, it absorbs and redistributes the impact of the collision, to lessen the blow to the vehicle. Additionally, it provides greater protection to people, expensive equipment or buildings which may be positioned on the opposite side of the barrier.

All Armco barrier supplies are made of corrugated steel and galvanised with a layer of zinc to stop them from rusting and weakening over time. This allows them to provide maximum protection for both indoor and outdoor use.