Hinged Break-Away Posts
Manufacturer: Valtir
The Hinged Break-Away (HBA) post is a two-piece steel post manufactured for use with the ET-Plus, SRT, and TREND 350 families of products. When impacted in the longitudinal direction, within NCHRP Report 350 criteria, the HBA Post's lower 3/8" bolts shear, allowing the upper post to freely rotate about the 3/4" diameter bolts in the lower, ground-mounted base.
Features
- Can be substituted for wood posts
- Drivable into most soils
- Galvanized steel
- NCHRP Report 350 Test Level 2 and Test Level 3 compliant
Assembly and Repair Advantages:
- The HBA Post has the potential to be reused after impact. The ultimate decision of reusability rests with the specifying transportation authority
- To repair, return the post to the original upright position and replace the shear bolts
- HBA Post eliminates the need for soil plates and tube sleeves
Specifications
- W6 x 8.5lb (W150x13)
- Galvanized per ASTM A-123
- For use with ET-Plus, SRT, and TREND 350 families of products