Understanding “Water Filled Walls”
Choosing the right “water filled barrier” can be confusing. There are many manufacturers of water filled products, most of which have never been crash tested and meet no standard. How do you choose the right product for your application?
Remember… Per the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) •
Longitudinal Channelizing Devices or “LCDs” are “Lightweight, deformable devices that can be connected together to delineate or channelize vehicles or pedestrians.” LCD’s are designed to give way and allow the vehicle to pass through, in turn keeping the G Forces low and tolerable.
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Barriers – Similar to an LCD, barrier walls are connected together to delineate traffic and provide POSITIVE PROTECTION which means they will contain and redirect the impacting vehicle preventing its intrusion into the workspace.
The TrafFix Water-WallTM and TrafFix Water-Cable BarrierTM are the solution. Both walls are Made in the USA of LDPE and have the same footprint (72” x 18” x 32”). Both meet the new MASH standard both with and without fence panels installed. If you are considering using water filled walls as your solution for jobsite security or creating some other safe space, make sure you are using the best. The original Water Wall meets the MASH standard for TL1 / TL2 (31mph to 45 mph) as an LCD both with and without a fence panel installed.
When choosing the best water filled wall for your application, keep these things in mind:
What are the chances that any vehicle (civilian, construction or otherwise) may impact the wall? What are the chances speeds will vary? Are the walls going to be used on other jobs where impact or speed might be a future consideration? Does the site require privacy? Is access control or security a concern? Do you really want the potential liability of using an LCD when a Barrier would be safer?
The Water Cable Barrier meets the MASH standard for TL1 / TL2 (31mph to 45 mph) as a Barrier both with and without a fence panel installed.
The TrafFix and VizCon family of water filled products: Meet or exceed all applicable standards for both impact and channelizing Are designed to accept fence panels, gates and privacy screen and still meet the standards Can function as a basic barrier, barricade or LCD and still provide impact protection, access control and security Come with water treatment guidance to prevent freezing Are Made in the USA
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