How Rhino-Stop® Sky Edge Works
The defining features of Rhino-Stop® Sky Edge 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).
The Rhino-Stop® Sky Edge 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. Rhino-Stop® Sky Edge complies with the 30 KN impact requirement of AS/NZS 1170.1 and adheres to off-street car parking recommendations for parking facilities pursuant to AS/NZS 2890.1.
For more information on our Rhino-Stop® Sky Edge carpark barrier system, call Safe Direction today on 1300 063 220.
