Terminal Ermes T2 80 km/h

Terminal Ermes T2 80 km/h.

Road Safety

Prevent vehicle launches through buried guardrail structures by placing terminals at the beginning of the guardrail. An buried guardrail that is built from the ground may meet the standard, but it is not a safe construction. In many situations, often with limited space, a sufficient length of guardrail cannot be installed and the risk of launches and injury is even greater. It is strange that we place high demands on the guardrail and crash cushions in terms of turning force and deflection, but do not optimally protect the start of the guardrail. The Ermes Terminal T2 provides the best performance and protection for vehicle occupants in the event of an unexpected collision. The Ermes Terminal T2 has not only been successfully tested as a terminal according to ENV1317-4 and prEN1317-7, but also as a crash cushion according to EN1317-3 with CE marking.

The Ermes Terminal T2 with connecting guardrail has been tested for tensile strength and can be used excellently as an anchor for the connecting guardrail constructions. Depending on the installation, we can achieve tensile forces of 250, 400 and 600 Kn. Compensating measures such as an extra rail or special constructions are not necessary. This makes installing our terminal simple and affordable. Place the terminal and connect the (existing) guardrail to the terminal. The narrow Ermes Terminals are also very suitable for central reservation security thanks to the double-sided operation in 2 directions.

End Terminal

Application parallel or deflected guardrail construction with terminal as starting point

If an obstacle cannot be shielded with a crash cushion, a guardrail construction must be used. The starting point of the guardrail structure shall be located such that vehicles moving off the road do not touch the obstacle. A fixed angle of five degrees is used for this. When sufficient space is available upstream in the cross section, the guardrail construction must be designed in a curved manner. On the basis of the formulas below, the road designer must determine the required length of the barrier provision upstream of the obstacle. An arrangement with deflection after 8 meters (Ll) is preferred here. If an arrangement with deflection is not possible, a parallel arrangement can be realized. The designer should strive for a solution with a minimum construction length, the curved design is therefore preferred. The starting point of the guide rail construction is formed with a terminal. The starting point of the guardrail construction is a terminal that complies with the performance class according to prEN 1317-7 based on the design speed: Vo = 50 km/h: T50, Vo = 70 km/h: T80, Vo = 90 km/h: T100 , Vo = 120 km/h: T110 with ASI value A or B.

Tested according to EN1317

The Terminal Ermes T2 has been tested as a terminal according to ENV1317-4 and prEN1317-7, but also as a crash cushion according to EN1317-3 up to 80 km/h. and is therefore the only terminal in the market with CE marking. This terminal guarantees the best performance for vehicle occupants in the event of an unexpected collision. Thanks to the modular construction, damage can be repaired quickly and easily after a collision, often on site. Parts of this terminal are up to 80% reusable and 100% recyclable. In this way, huge savings can be made on the costs of damage repair.

Ready for the future

The use of electric, larger and heavier vehicles is constantly increasing. In order to optimally protect the start of guardrails and obstacles along roads for these heavier vehicles, we supply and install these durable and maintenance-free Ermes Terminals that have been tested for these heavier vehicles. The Ermes Terminal T2 is the only Terminal that has been tested with a 2000 Kg vehicle. By installing these terminals, Road Safety is ready for the future. The Ermes End-Terminal T2 adds a new standard to the Dutch market. The performance (D1 and Z1) of a crash cushion for the price of a terminal.

Wooden Guide Rail

Wooden crash barriers are increasingly being installed because it is durable and fits better into the streetscape. Wooden guide rail constructions are often composed of wood and steel and are available in different performance classes. Because a steel start construction does not aesthetically match a wooden endterminal, the start is often buried at an angle. This is not a safe solution. Vehicles can be launched or shoot uncontrollably into the roadway. We have now devised a safe solution to properly secure the beginning of the wooden guardrail and not to detract from the aesthetics of the wooden crash barrier. The Ermes Terminals sprayed in color from the connecting wooden guardrail. The Ermes Terminals can be seamlessly connected to the wooden guardrail with tailor-made connections, so that the start of the guardrail is optimally secured.

Easy repair and maintenance

With NFC technology, we can easily map our installed traffic safety systems. An NFC Tag is mounted on every Terminal, Crash Cushion or Guardrail. As soon as you hold a smartphone in front of the NFC Tag, the App will open automatically. Clear instructions are given step by step on how to install the roadside protection. At each step a photo and possibly a comment can be added. When all steps have been completed, the data, including the GPS position, will be centrally stored on our portal. All data about the placement, model, type and year of construction are then available via the Portal. After a collision, this data can be passed on to us, so that the damage can be repaired quickly and the road is safe again. An extensive manual is also available in the NFC Tag. The damage can be easily repaired via a step-by-step plan, with photos of the various parts.

The advantages at a glance:

• Successfully tested for 80 km/h
• According to ENV1317-4, prEN1317-7 and EN1317-3
• Redirective
• Completely made of steel (100% recyclable)
• Easy to install
• Reusable (up to 80%)
• No maintenance required
• High security
• The shortest terminal in the world
• Comes fully assembled
• Seamless connection to guard rail / guide rail
• With CE Marking
• Features NFC Technology for easy management and maintenance