ABSORB 350® Crash Cushion System

NCHRP 350 TL-2/3 Non Re-Directive, Bi-Directional Impact Attenuator

The ABSORB 350 System is a non-redirective, gating crash cushion that has been designed and tested to meet the rigorous requirements of NCHRP Report 350, Test Levels 2 (43 mph, 70 km/h) and 3 (62 mph, 100 km/h). This impact attenuator system offers maintenance workers and contractors a reliable and easy method to protect the ends of concrete barriers.

The ABSORB 350 Crash Cushion can be attached to the end of permanent or portable concrete barrier (pcb) and steel barrier without the need to anchor the system to the roadway surface. At 24" [610 mm] wide, it is ideally suited for narrow areas where road and workspace is limited. ABSORB 350 is easy to install and is easier to restore after an impact than other non-redirective, gating crash cushions. The system is designed with the customer in mind

The ABSORB 350 Crash Cushion System is designed for use on narrow hazards (permanent, portable, and moveable concrete barrier ends) for exits, wide medians, edge of road locations, and locations where other non-redirective or partially redirective systems are often used.

General Specifications:

• Hazard Width Range w/o transitions 24 " [610 mm]
• Standard Backup Sizes - 24" [610 mm]
• TL-2 Length - 19'-3" [5.87 m]
• TL-3 Length - 31'-10" [9.69 m]
• Height - 32" [813 mm]

Features and Benefits:

• Narrow footprint
• No foundation required
• Rapid deployment and repair
• Speed rating flexibility
• Can be installed in permanent or construction applications