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Hot-dip galvanized steel guardrails are among the best traffic guardrails for urban main roads because of their durability and anti-collision abilities. Metalguardrails hot-dip galvanizes shield and steel plates (2.5-4 mm thickness) and creates a zinc coat (85-100μm) which protects against rust and corrosion. This is important for urban areas with exposed roads that require protection from rain, snow, and vehicle exhaust. It handles impact forces of up to 160kJ, which is more than enough to stop a vehicle from crossing a median or going off the road. For instance, a central avenue in the city uses Metalguardrails galvanized steel traffic guardrails and they still maintained their structural integrity 8 years later, after sustaining multiple minor collisions, and showed no signs of rust. This products simple, linear esthetic also satifies the visual needs of busy main roads, ring roads and arterial routes.
Stainless steel traffic guardrails are also a great option for urban scenic roads, waterfront areas, and central business districts (CBD) because of their aesthetic value.
Metalguardrails provides the 304 and 316L stainless steel traffic guardrails. 304 stainless steel has a nice and bright mirror polish which beautifies the urban landscape. 316L (with molybdenum) is more resistant to salt spray which is ideal for coastal cities. An example is a coastal city’s waterfront boulevard that used Metalguardrails’ 316L stainless steel traffic guardrail which stayed rust free and sea breeze exposed. It also matched the beautiful views. The traffic guardrail can also be altered with patterned engravings (for example, laser cut city symbols) in a non compromising way to its anti-collision feature. It is perfect for urban regions that need the balance of safety and beauty. These regions include scenic roads, streets in the central business district (CBD), and the outskirts of historical towns. The traffic guard is also ideal for the designed historical district peripheries.
Aluminum alloy traffic guardrails also provide a lightweight and easy to install option for urban secondary roads, residential areas, and campus roads. Metalguardrails’ 6061-T6 aluminum alloy traffic guardrail weighs 40% less which also cuts the cost of transporting and installing the guardrail in urban areas with thick construction sites. It has a natural oxide coating that protects it from rusting and can be anodized in different colors (ex. silver and gray) to match neighborhood design.
A community located in a metropolitan area implemented Metalguardrails' aluminum alloy traffic guardrails, which cut installation time by 50% in comparison to steel, and saved time without sacrificing a clean look 5 years later. While its impact resistance (up to 80kJ) is lower than steel, it is adequate for secondary roads with lowered vehicle speeds (≤40km/h). It is tailored for urban secondary roads and for residential streets, school zones, and park access roads.
Composite material traffic guardrails (fiberglass reinforced plastic, FRP, or PVC) are non-metallic alternatives that are perfectly suited for urban ecological roads, wetland parks, and greenbelts. Metalguardrails' FRP composite traffic guardrails are corrosion resistant, non-conductive, and poorly thermally conductive, meaning it won't get hot in the summer or cold in the winter thus minimizing the risk of pedestrian injury. It is very light (60% lighter than steel) and environmental green colors (like green and brown) can be used to painted to harmonize with landscape. Urban wetland parks used Metalguardrails' ecological road FRP traffic guardrails which withstood water corrosion and perfectly blended with their natural environment. Its impact resistance (up to 90kJ) is definitely adequate for lower speed roads (≤30km/h) and there is no metallic rust which promotes easy upkeep.
It works great for urban ecological zones, wetland parks, greenways, and roads alongside water bodies.
The wave-beam traffic guardrail is a cost-effective and practical option for urban branch roads, alleyways, and roads in industrial parks. Metalguardrails' wave-beam traffic guardrail is made with cold-rolled steel plates (2.0-3.0mm thickness) formed in the wave shape, which increases the impact absorption capacity (up to 100kJ) and helps to keep the cost of production down. It can be paired with hot-dip galvanizing and powder coating for corrosion resistance. Its simple structure helps to quickly replace the damaged sections. An industrial park located in a medium-sized city used Metalguardrails' wave-beam traffic guardrail for which they withstood occasional truck impacts and it cost 30% less than the stainless steel guardrail. This guardrail is perfect for urban branch roads, industrial park roads, warehouse districts, and alleyways with low traffic volume and budget concerns.
Metalguardrails provides custom traffic guardrail solutions to cater to the diverse needs of urban roads, from main arteries to ecological paths. For cities that require high-security guardrail (for example, around government buildings or busy intersections), they create reinforced hot-dip galvanized steel traffic guardrails with 200kJ impact resistance.
In historical districts, stainless steel traffic guardrails are made with retro patterns that align with the historical architecture. For an old town renovation project, Metalguardrails' custom traffic guardrails were used—balancing safety with historical aesthetics by combining glass panels with aluminum alloy frames. The company also provides anti-climb designs for traffic guardrails in high-crime areas, as well as reflective strips for night visibility. By customizing the traffic guardrails' materials, design, and functionality to urban road scenarios, Metalguardrails makes sure the guardrails fulfill the necessary functionality and urban planning.
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