Hill & Smith Ltd 2015 Brochure.compressed

The total solution in barrier systems

Innovative Solutions


Hill & Smith Limited Springvale Business & Industrial Park, Bilston, West Midlands WV14 0QL

T +44 (0)1902 499400 > F +44 (0)1902 499419E [email protected] > [email protected]

www.hill-smith.co.uk

Ensuring we continue to drive safety forward

Hill and Smith has attained CE marks for the length of need systems within Brifen and the Flexbeam family ensuring we continue to drive safety forward.

The CE mark ensures that the installed product will perform as it was designed and tested, giving engineers and end users confidence when specifying our products.

With these approved products we can offer the complete solution to overcome the problems encountered along the roadside. When used with our tested transitions we ensure that when different products are required we can safely connect them together, whilst redirecting and containing an impacting vehicle safely. We also offer a range of terminals allowing complete end-to-end solutions, ensuring liability is held within one company.

Information for all of our products are available on our technical website - xtratech.

This website provides an easy-to-use graphical user interface which simplifies the management and publishing of Drawings and Technical Documents. These can be viewed, printed and downloaded from this site.

To access the xtratech technical website visit: xtratech.hill-smith.co.uk

In the interest of public safety Hill and Smith Ltd is a member of the European Union Road Federation (ERF) and the Vehicle Restraint Manufacturers’ Association (VRMA).

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Hill & Smith Limited Springvale Business & Industrial Park Bilston West Midlands WV14 0QL United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1902 499400 Fax: +44 (0)1902 499419Email: [email protected] [email protected]


Our CE mark ensures that the installed product will perform as it was designed and tested, giving engineers and end users confidence when specifying our products. With these approved products we can offer the complete solution to overcome the problems encountered along the roadside...

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> Brifen 04

> Flexbeam 06

> Flexbeam Plus 08

> Hi-Flex 10

> Tranzflex 11

> End Terminal 12

> Flexguard 13

> Off Road 14

> NPSBS 16

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Specialists in technically advanced Vehicle Restraint SystemsHill & Smith Ltd – manufacture and supply specialist vehicle restraint systems throughout the world.

Hill & Smith are driving safety forward with a total solution, be it our Flexbeam VRS family of systems for use on highways, Brifen, the wire rope VRS used in over 30 countries worldwide or our Off Road industrial barriers protecting your property. Hill & Smith, part of the HS Roads Group of Hill & Smith Holdings PLC., has vast experience in manufacturing vehicle restraint systems.

With a policy to supply quality of service, with tested and proved products, the company has developed a strong reputation in the field of road safety.

> Steel Barriers Flexbeam, Flexbeam Plus and Hi-Flex are systems for highways, motorways and dual carriageways tested to EN1317

> Wire Rope Barriers Brifen is world renowned for its wire rope system, again used on the highways and alongside steep inclines. Tested to EN1317, NCHRP350 and specialised Swedish standards.

> Hybrid Impact Protection Briflex incorporates steel barriers and wire rope to give the ultimate central reservation protection. Tested to EN1317 with a containment of H2 and a working width of W5.

> Industrial Barriers Off Road systems for protecting your assets.

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N2W4

Brifen’s line posts are specifically designed to deform at finished floor level upon impact and remain in situ so as not to become dangerous “on Highway” debris.

Unlike other systems and as a by-product of the patented “interwoven” wire design the barrier stays in position and effective even after impact. When used with ground sockets, the damaged line posts are easily removed, new posts inserted and the wire ropes are simply re-hung making Brifen the most cost effective wire rope system on the market based on lifetime maintenance cycle costs.

Brifen Product Profile

EN1317 systems

Working Width Drawing No. Post Spacing No. of Ropes

N2 W4 PD-CEWRSB150 1200mm 4





H1 W7 PD-CEWRSB250 3200mm 4

The Wire Rope Safety System Weaving itself Around the Globe.

With Brifens visually striking “weave” configuration it is easy to see why an increasing number of countries around the world are taking advantage of its performance, speed of installation, lower maintenance lifecycle costs and in certain environments, its ecologically adaptive design.

Developed to EN1317 (including CE certification) & NCHRP350 Brifen has found itself installed in over 30 countries worldwide such as UK, USA, Australia, Scandinavia, South America and the Middle East.

To allow connection to other barrier systems we have developed a transition (Britranz) which is fully tested to EN1317 and ensures it contains and safely redirects impacting vehicles.

There is also a simple arrangement to allow a transition between N2 and H1 systems.We also offer terminals tested to P1 and P4 under EN1317 - these are available for both the 3 rope and 4 rope systems.

NCHRP350 systems

Brifen is available in several designs, all approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as fully complying with NCHRP 350 TL-3 & TL-4 crash testing requirements. There are several types of end treatments also available, all of which meet FHWA compliance. These choices allow you to choose the system that best meets your specific needs.

Interwoven rope systemBrifen’s patented “interwoven” rope design allows each line post to become a mini non-structural anchor, thus allowing greater end anchor to end anchor spans without any detriment to working widths or containment levels.

Visit our new support site - xtratech.hill-smith.co.uk

> ImagesPicture 1 (top left): Federal Highways North America. Picture 2 (top right): Thailand. Picture 3 (bottom): Central Europe

Brifen

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> End Terminals

> Off Road

> Flexguard> N

PSBS

Under EN1317 we have systems to suit N2 and H1

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Driving optimal performance through design simplicity.

At the heart of our Flexbeam family of products lies an untensioned corrugated beam that continually outperforms its humble design origins.

Developed to assist contractors by having minimal variations in components and a “child’s play” approach to transitioning through containment levels /working widths.

Flexbeam has become the industries first choice due to its speed of installation and ease of stocking when considering legacy maintenance contracts.

Flexbeam VRS

Flexbeam utilises the ‘W’ beam profile mounted on ‘Z /S’ profile posts and has products to suit N2W2 / N2W3 / N2W4 / N2W5 single-sided and N2W2 / N2W3 / N2W4 double sided.

The systems can be installed on driven posts, surface mounted posts, in socketed posts or posts cast directly into concrete.

Flexbeam can connect directly into Flexbeam plus without the need for a transition.


Flexbeam

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i-Flex

> ImagesPicture 1 (top left): M1 Junction 39. Picture 2 (top right): A14.Picture 3 (bottom): M5

The safest choiceSimply the safest choice in VRS. W2 – W5 offerings make Flexbeam the only serious choice for the performance conscious designers.

Double sided or single, Flexbeams’s full suite of products will leave you with no gaps in safety. Driven, surface mounted, concreted in with or without sockets, no matter what the ground conditions Flexbeam performs.

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Flexbeam systemsSingle Sided

Working Width Drawing No. Post Spacing

N2 W4 PD-CEGRSB104 4000mm A


Double Sided





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Tight on space shouldn’t mean tight on budget!

The Flexbeam ethos of simplicity continues throughout our Flexbeam Plus range of systems. Using the same ‘W’ beam for continuity and a stronger “Z/S” post we are able to achieve smaller working widths without increasing post spacing thus making the system commercially viable.

With a system that can connect directly into Flexbeam without the need for costly transitions, can be driven, surface mounted, socketed or cast directly into concrete, it really is the “go-to” product when trying to adhere to target costings.

With the inclusion of the Tranzflex transition the Flexbeam Plus system becomes compliant and connectable to a wide range of Varley & Gulliver Parapet products - providing an end-to-end design solution.


Flexbeam Plus

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Plus


N2 W1 PD-CEGRSB100 1200mm B

N2 W1 PD-CEGRSB101 1600mm C



Cost effective systems Cost effective systems even at low working widths. By strengthening our posts we can increase the support centres and still achieve low working widths.

Seamless connectability into Flexbeam systems means greater control of working widths.


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> ImagesFlexbeam Plus as shown on roads in the UK.

Single Sided

Flexbeam Plus systems

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Saving lives and securing assets - Hi-Flex the total protector.

We are all too aware of the increasing number of structures, assets and obstacles the designers of today take into consideration when looking at VRSimplementation.

Our Hi-Flex range offers both single sided and double sided high containment protection from 10,000kg & 13,000Kg vehicles. Offering these systems in either driven (H2W1 excluding), surface mounted, socketed or cast post variants allows the designer & contractor every available installation solution.

Couple this with EN1317 approved & tested transitions into our Flexbeam & Flexbeam Plus systems, we now offer seamless phasing through containment and working widths from start to finish.


Hi-Flex

> ImagesHi-Flex as shown on roads in the UK and Europe

Greater control Approved transitions into Flexbeam systems means greater control of containment levels.

Now highways structures can be afforded the same level of safety as the vehicles on them.

> Brifen


Plus> Tranzlex

> End Terminals

> Flexguard> O

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PSBS

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H1W3 PD-CEGRSB201 1600mm B





Double Sided


H2W5 PD-CEGRSB350 1600 A

Single Sided

Hi-Flex systems

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Our “Flex”able backbone of success.

The weakest point of any product is the barrier connection. With this in mind our Tranzflex range of approved & tested transitions allows us not only to be confident in our products performance but also to guarantee that vehicles are contained and redirected safely when containment and working widths are changing.

Having been rigorously tested and approved along side Varley & Gulliver’s parapet systems, we are one of the few manufacturers who are able to offer designers the confidence of compliant system design from normal to high containment and then into parapet applications.

Again all our Tranzflex products use standard components ensuring ease of installation and stock availability for legacy maintenance purposes.


Tranzflex

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Integral designed components Designed as an integral component of our system, never as an after thought.

Seamlessly linking barrier to parapet in a tested and approved manner. Tranzflex is our key to start to finish compliance, assuring safe and controlled re-direction of the networks vehicles.


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> ImagesTranzflex as shown on roads throughout Europe.

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Compliant means from start to finish.

Complementing our Flexbeam VRS system we offer P4 and P1 fully tested end terminal solutions.

In addition to this we also offer TCB & OBB end terminals all classed as P1 designations.

P1 Terminals

For use on roads with a speed limit of less than 50mph, or departure ends on roads above 50mph (see TD19/06 for guidance)

There are two terminals in the Flexbeam range one single sided and one double sided, both with a class code of D1.1.

P4 Terminals

For use on roads with a speed limit of 50 mph and greater (see TD19/06 for guidance).

We offer four P4 terminals:

> Trend with a class code of D1.1> ABC with a class code of D1.1> Euro ET with a class code of D1.3> Euro BXT with a class code of D1.2

We also offer the TCB and OBB end terminals, which have been classed as P1 terminals.


End Terminal

Continuity in design We understand that continuity is the key to any design and that Terminals are the first step in that journey.

> Brifen


Plus> Tranzlex

> End Terminals

> Flexguard> O

ff Road> N

PSBS

> Hi-Flex

> ImagesEnd Terminals as shown on roads throughout Europe.

Single sided retro fitted Barrier System.

Flexguard is a barrier which hangs beneath all other Flexbeam products, preventing motorcyclists from impacting the posts.

When the barrier is impacted by a vehicle, it is designed to fall to the floor.

This does not affect the performance of the barrier and allows it to perform as designed.

> Can be fitted to existing barrier systems.> Cost effective solution.> Low cost installation for both new and

existing barriers.


Flexguard

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> ImagesThe Flexguard barrier system as shown on roads throughout Europe.

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Armco

We appreciate that all requirements are different, to help with specifying your system we have created a simple step by step guide to help you work out your single height barrier system requirement.

Simply follow the steps shown online, call our help line or submit your details if you would like further information.

Off Road Profile

New to Off-Road Barriers?A step by step guide to Off-Road Barriers:www.armco.uk.com

http://www.armco.uk.com/

Off Road asset protection.

Untensioned Corrugated Beam (UCB) is an older generation safety barrier widely used for low impact, low speed applications such as car parks, residential areas and industrial sites to protect people, machinery and buildings inside and outside.

This very simple, untested system is often referred to as ARMCO and consists of a ‘W’ shaped corrugated beam, 3.2m effective, fixed to a ‘concreted in’ or ‘bolted down’ post that are readily available in various lengths - holed for single and double height beams.

We also offer Open Box Beam and Brifen Wire Rope as an alternative off road system.

We are a manufacture and supply-only company who provide speedy quotations and punctual delivery of orders.

For further information visit www.armco.uk.com


Off Road

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> Brifen


Plus> Tranzlex

> End Terminals

> Off Road

> NPSB

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i-Flex> Flexguard

‘Armco’

As manufacturers, we stock a large variety of ‘I’ posts and ‘Z’ posts to accommodate all situations. We are also able to produce posts and special length beams to meet your specific needs which can be quoted at the time of enquiry.

There is no minimum or maximum length required for ARMCO and it is often terminated using a D444 pedestrian end or Fishtail but there are other end terminals available.

We fully appreciate that not all projects run in a straight line and therefore we stock 90 degree and 135 degree corners but we are also able to curve beams to a minimum 6m radius.

Brifen

Using Brifen Wire Rope for off road applications is becoming increasingly popular due to its aesthetically pleasing appearance.

We have previously supplied car manufacturers, show rooms and storage compounds to prevent theft and we can cover the rope in a plastic coating in a colour to suit it’s surroundings.

Although there is no minimum or maximum required length, it is far more cost effective on longer runs.

Open Box Beam

OBB is a heavy duty system using beams either 2.4m or 4.8m long connected using fishplates which match the profile of the beam and can be mounted on to concrete in driven or surface mounted posts - using B17 clamp plates.

Although originally designed for the highway, it is now being used for off road applications where a more rigid and stronger system is required.

> ImagesOff road asset protection barriers as shown on various car park and off highway situations throughout the UK.

http://www.armco.uk.com/

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NPSBS – Non-Proprietary SafetyBarrier Systems (UK)

TCB

TCB is approved to EN1317 as N2W6 single and double sided with a post spacing at 3.2m.

This type of barrier is the most frequently seen on the UK highways. It is a corrugated steel strip 310mm wide and mounted 610mm above ground on ‘Z’ shaped posts.TCB absorbs impact by deflecting as a whole and assists the vehicle to decelerate, whilst guiding it back towards the carriage-way in a gradual and controlled manner.

This principle is best applied to long straight runs on motorways. It should not normally be installed on a radius of less than 120m.There is no maximum installation length for TCB, but the approach/departure ends must be anchored at ground level to heavy-duty end posts or to full height anchors (a departure from standard is required).

The tensioner units consist of two M24 bolts installed in special steel brackets fitted into the rear corrugations of the main beam elements. These tensioner units are located at 70m intervals along the length of the barrier.

OBB/DROBB

OBB is approved to EN1317 as N2W4 and N2W5 single and double sided with a post spacing at 1.2m and 2.4m respectively.Open Box Beam is also suitable for use at the road edge or in the central reservation of motorways or high speed roads.

The strength of the barrier lies in the section of the rails, which are normally supplied in 4.8m and 2.4m lengths. These are connected together by fishplates which match the profile of the rail and sit inside, bridging adjoining beams.

There is no limitation on the length of run which can be installed, but both the

NPSBS

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> End Terminals

> Off Road

> NPSB

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i-Flex> Flexguard

approach and departure ends should be anchored at ground level to strong SHS posts, or to full height anchor frames (a departure from standard is required). Due to the rigid nature of OBB some allowance must be made for the effects of temperature change, therefore a special expansion assembly must be fitted every 100m.

Heavier duty ‘Z’ section posts are used for mounting OBB in double height format (DROBB), where a potential hazard exists for vehicles with a higher centre of gravity and mass.

> ImagesNon-Proprietary Safety Barrier Systems as shown on roads throughout the UK.

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