Latest systems

All systems use a 5 metre C501 beam and 130x40 hollow section posts except where indicated*

* uses a C401 4 metre beam

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Previous systems

These are older “Z” post systems.
These systems use a C501 5 metre beam except where indicated

* uses a C401 4 metre beam

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Vetex systems are suitable for both high and low speed road applications, where normal containment is required. It is designed to contain average sized vehicles with a mass of 1500kg. This type of barrier is used on motorways, trunk and non-trunk roads, in verges and central reservations. Vetex safety barrier products are fully compliant with the requirements of BS EN 1317.

• Improved post centres
• Standard beam across systems (C501 5 metre beam )
• Standard post option across systems
• Surface mounted
• Excavated
• Socketed
• Driven
• Long driven

<table class="table-dimensions" style="width: auto;" width="136"> <thead> <tr> <th><strong>System</strong></th> <th><strong>Application</strong></th> <th>Working width class</th> <th><strong>Post spacing (m)</strong></th> <th><strong>ASI Rating</strong> </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>N1</td> <td>Singled sided</td> <td>W2</td> <td>5.0 metre</td> <td>A</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N2</td> <td>Singled sided</td> <td>W1</td> <td>2.0 metre</td> <td>A </td> </tr> <tr> <td>N2</td> <td>Singled sided</td> <td>W2</td> <td>2.5 metre </td> <td>A </td> </tr> <tr> <td>N2</td> <td>Singled sided</td> <td>W3</td> <td>4.0 metre</td> <td>A </td> </tr> <tr> <td>N2</td> <td>Singled sided</td> <td>W4</td> <td>5.0 metre</td> <td>A </td> </tr> <tr> <td>N2</td> <td>Singled sided</td> <td>W5</td> <td>8.0 metre</td> <td>A </td> </tr> <tr> <td>N2</td> <td>Double sided</td> <td>W2</td> <td>3.0* metre</td> <td>B</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N2</td> <td>Double sided</td> <td>W3</td> <td>4.5 metre</td> <td>B </td> </tr> <tr> <td>N2</td> <td>Double sided</td> <td>W4</td> <td>7.5 metre </td> <td>B </td> </tr> <tr> <td>N2</td> <td>Double sided</td> <td>W5</td> <td>8.0 metre</td> <td>B </td> </tr> <tr> <td>H1</td> <td>Singled sided</td> <td>W3</td> <td>2.0 metre</td> <td>A </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div><br/>*Also available as a 3.2 metre centre option using a C401 4 metre beam. </div> <div>All systems are provided as hot dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 and can provide a service life of 20+ years (dependent upon conditions in accordance with specifications for Highways Works Series 400). </div>

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Innovative, cost effective solution for safety barrier applications

Many working widths to chose from:

• Several post spacing options
• Acceleration Severity Index (ASI) A class on several options
• Fully compatible with existing UK steel barrier systems
• Untensioned for quick, easy installation and low maintenance
• Approved by the Highways Agency

• On and off the road, in normal containment risk areas e.g. central reserves, verges and protection from impact with obstructions
• High speed roads, including motorways, trunk and non-trunk roads
• New build projects
• Can be integrated with existing barrier runs: ideal for refurbishment, extensions and maintenance projects

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Designed to contain very large vehicles

• Same working width as Double Rail Open Box Beam (DROBB), with a higher performance class
• H2W4 @ 2m post spacing
• Acceleration Severity Index (ASI) B class
• Fully compatible with existing UK steel barrier systems
• Untensioned for quick, easy installation and low maintenance
• Suitable for all ground types traditionally specified
• Approved by the Highways Agency

<ul> <li>On and off the road, in high risk areas e.g. bridges, gantries, crossover avoidance and protection from impact with obstructions</li> <li>High speed roads, including motorways, trunk and non-trunk roads</li> <li>New build projects</li> <li>Can be integrated with existing barrier runs; ideal for refurbishment, extensions and maintenance projects</li> </ul>

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Cost effective solution for safety barrier applications

• Improved safety performance
• Installation in only one visit
• Driven, straight ended detail: ideal for where space is limited
• Seamless connectivity with existing barriers
• Suitable for all ground types
• Approved by the Highways Agency

<ul> <li>Vetex® P1 end terminal effectively anchors and terminates barrier runs thus offering a cost effective alternative to existing P1 terminals</li> <li>Straight ended detail enables installation where space is limited</li> <li>Suitable for new build projects</li> <li>Can be integrated with existing barrier runs; ideal for maintenance, repair and refurbishment</li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Vetex® terminals do not have concrete fairing details and do not require tensioning</li> <li>Vetex® P1 can therefore be installed in as little as one hour, with only one site visit needed</li> <li>They are driven terminals which can also be installed in concrete</li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Safety is at the heart of Tata Steel Highways safety barrier development. The patented Vetex®  terminals have been engineered to offer a safer alternative to traditional terminals</li> <li>Vetex® terminals have been specifically designed to assist in the redirection of ramped impacts in a safe and controlled way. A discrete, sloping end detail to below ground yields a robust anchorage, while ensuring that key anchorage components do not create a hazard to errant vehicles. The Vetex® design allows a vehicle to mount the terminal smoothly, without snagging, and redirects it onto the ground, giving an improved level of safety for vehicle occupants</li> <li>With Vetex® terminals, vehicle and barrier damge is generally lower than for collapsible mechanisms. Therefore, Vetex® terminals maintain anchorage of the adjacent barrier, which means that the barrier maintains safety performance and can still be effective after impact</li> </ul>

<table class="table-dimensions" style="width: auto;" width="136"> <thead> <tr><th>Performance class</th><th>P1</th><th>P4</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>EN 1317 accredited</td> <td>Yes</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ASI rating</td> <td>A</td> <td>A</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Deflection rating</td> <td>x1, y1</td> <td>x1, y1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Velocity mph (km/h)</td> <td>50* (80)</td> <td>70 (80)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Installed length (m)</td> <td>12</td> <td>16</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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The Vetex P4 energy absorbing terminal offers improved efficiency in installation and is 100% UK designed, tested and manufactured.

• Terminal length 8.25m
• Terminal length to Vetex 9.5m
• Maximum head width 0.3m
• Component lengths less than 5.0m

<p>The terminal will be offered with connectivity to single and double sided barriers in the performance range of N2 W1 to N2 W5 including:</p> <ul> <li>Tata Steel Vetex N2 barrier</li> <li>Tata Steel Protect 365® N2 barrier</li> <li>TCB N2 barrier</li> <li>OBB N2 barrier</li> </ul>

<p>All systems are provided as hot dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 and can provide a service life of 20+ years (dependent upon conditions in accordance with specifications for Highways Works Series 400). Please refer to our Vetex P4 energy absorbing terminal installation, maintenance and repair manual for further information.</p>

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