RHINO-STOP® 240 Guardrail Info Hub

How Rhino-Stop® 240 Heavy Duty Works

The defining features of Rhino-Stop® guardrail posts are the long cuts in the base plate which essentially break the plate into three fingers connected by a common stem.

The fingers allow the mounting of the post to occur in an upright fashion by enabling a separation from the anchor(s).

Rhino-Stop® 240 carpark barrier incorporates a unique patented yielding base plate that minimises the peak loads transferred to post anchors.

These base plates effectively absorb the kinetic energy of an impacting vehicle, reducing the forces transferred through the anchor bolts to prevent concrete substrate damage.

Upon impact from a vehicle or heavy load, a plastic hinge forms at the location where the fingers can be found on the post.

Once the post is mounted, a backward rotation is set into motion, as the load capacity of the plastic hinge is designed to be less than the pull-out capacity of the anchor bolt.

The deflection of the system allows for greater load transfer to adjacent posts, thereby sharing the impact load from the vehicle – providing the highest level of protection from high speed impacts.

All Rhino-Stop® barriers are designed, manufactured and tested to comply with Australian and international Industry Standards. Safe Direction’s Rhino-Stop® 240 barrier system has been crash-test validated at impact speeds and loads well in excess of those specified in AS/NZS 1170.

Rhino-Stop® 240 meets the requirements for off-street car park parking facilities stipulated in AS/NZS 2890.1 and can contain up to 64 KJ of impact energy, demonstrating compliance with impact load structural design actions for end of ramp locations.

For more information on our Rhino-Stop® 240 carpark barrier system, get in touch with Safe Direction today on 1300 063 220.

Features and Benefits

• Rhino-Stop® 240 is a fully modular system that has been manufactured in accordance with Australian Building Code specifications and features 800mm post spacing.
• Rhino-Stop® 240 requires simple installation due to its unique design which involves only 2 anchor bolts per post.
• Being a high speed, high energy impact protection carpark barrier system, Rhino-Stop® 240 consists of a sturdy configuration, which comes with the option of a balustrade and anti-climb mesh infill, making it an ideal choice for site applications which require fall protection for pedestrians.
• The energy absorbing technology utilised in Rhino-Stop® 240 prevents damage to the concrete substrate, preserving the system’s durability.
• The Rhino-Stop® 240 carpark barrier comes with hot dip galvanised components (with the option of a powder-coated finish) reinforcing stability and enhancing aesthetic appeal.
• The versatile nature of the Rhino-Stop® 240 Heavy Duty barrier system makes customised solutions possible for non-standard applications, if required.