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Steel safety barriers

SSAB’s tailored and ready-to-install steel safety barriers can be used for directing traffic as well as to fence and protect areas.

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    We deliver ready-to-install steel safety barrier systems with:

    • Rails
    • Posts starting and end pieces
    • Curved and corner sections

    Side barriers

    SSAB’s side barriers are well­ suited for a variety of purposes.

    Based on high-strength steel, the SSAB W230 side barrier is a completely new safety barrier system completely compatible with commonly used side barriers.

    The crash­ tested side barriers are compliant with the requirements of EN 1317­2 and have proven their durability in demanding environmental conditions. Thanks to long rail sections and bolted joints, installation is quick and easy.

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    Median barriers

    SSAB's median steel safety barriers are an effective way to improve traffic safety.

    SSAB's median steel safety barriers are used on roads between opposing lanes to prevent collisions between vehicles. They are well suited for roads that require a high level of safety.

    Compliant with the requirements of the standard EN1317­2, our crash­ tested median barrier has proven its durability in demanding environmental conditions. Thanks to long rail sections and bolted joints, installation is quick and easy.

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    Rails and posts

    In addition to CE-approved safety barriers, SSAB delivers rails and components used in other safety barrier systems.

    All parts are manufactured in Finland. Fast and reliable deliveries are ensured.

     

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    Availability

    Availability and Impact Containment classes of SSAB safety barriers

    Side barriers

    Availability and Impact Containment


    Impact containment class
    Snow removal resistance
    Risk level
    Post spacing[m]
    Mass of test vehicle
    Speed of test vehicle[km/h]
    Angle of impact
    Working width Wn [m]
    Post type
    SSAB W230-3
     
     N2
     4
     A
     1
     900
     100
     20
     0.7
     UC115
     
     N2
     4
     A
     1
     1500
     110
     20
     0.8 (W2)
     UC115
     
     N2
     4
     A
     2
     900
     100
     20
     0.7
     UC115
     
     N2
     4
     A
     2
     1500
     110
     20
     1.0 (W3)
     UC115
     
     N2
     4
     A
     3
     900
     100
     20
     0.8
     UC115
     
     N2
     4
     A
     3
     1500
     110
     20
     1.3 (W4)
     UC115
     
     N2
     4
     A
     4
     900
     100
     20
     0.9
     UC115
     
     N2
     4
     A
     4
     1500
     110
     20
     1.4 (W5)
     UC115
     
     N2
     4
     A
    5 
     900
     100
     20
     0.9
     UC115
     
     N2
     4
     A
     5
     1500
     110
     20
     1.6 (W5)
     UC115
     
     N2
     4
     A
     6
     900
     100
     20
     1.0
     UC115
     
     N2
     4
     A
     6
     1500
     110
     20
     1.7 (W5)
     UC115
    Impact containment class
    Snow removal resistance
    Risk level
    Post spacing [m]
    Mass of test vehicle
    Speed of test vehicle [km/h]
    Angle of impact
    Working width Wn, [m]
    Post type
    W230/4 reinforced splice compliant with TY3/51:2010
    -
    N2
    4
    A
    4
    900
    100
    20
    1.3
    U100
    -
    N2
    4
    A
    4
    1500
    110
    20
    2.1(W6)
    U100
    -
    N2
    4
    A
    2
    900
    100
    20
    0.8
    U100
    -
    N2
    4
    A
    2
    1500
    110
    20
    1.4(W5)
    U100
    -
    N2
    4
    A
    1
    900
    100
    20
    0.7
    U100
    -
    N2
    4
    A
    1
    1500
    110
    20
    1.0(W3)
    U100
    Impact containment class
    Snow removal resistance
    Risk level
    Post spacing [m]
    Mass of test vehicle
    Speed of test vehicle [km/h]
    Angle of impact
    Working width Wn, [m]
    Post type
    W230/4, standard splice in accordance with TY3/51
    -
    N2
    4
    A
    4
    900
    100
    20
    1.5
    U100
    -
    N2
    4
    A
    4
    1500
    110
    20
    2.1(W6)
    U100
    -
    N2
    4
    A
    2
    900
    100
    20
    1.2
    U100
    -
    N2
    4
    A
    2
    1500
    110
    20
    1.7(W5)
    U100

    Media barriers

    Impact containment class
    Snow removal resistance
    Risk level
    Post spacing [m]
    Mass of test vehicle
    Speed of test vehicle [km/h]
    Angle of impact
    Working width Wn, [m]
    Post type
    SSAB C210/130x4
    -
    H1
    4
    A
    4
    900
    100
    20
    1.0
    Sigma120
    -
    H1
    4
    A
    4
    10000
    70
    15
    1.9(W6)
    Sigma120
    -
    N2
    4
    A
    4
    900
    100
    20
    1.0
    Sigma120
    -
    N2
    4
    A
    4
    1500
    110
    20
    1.6(W5)
    Sigma120

    Rails and accessories

    Steel grade
    h [mm]
    b [mm]
    t[mm]
    M [kg/m]
     
    Rails
         		         
    W150/3
    S235J2
    150
    38
    3
    5.6
    W230-3
    S460MC
    230
    65
    3
    9,2
    W230/4
    S235J2
    230
    65
    4
    11.8
    W230/5
    S235J2
    230
    65
    5
    14.7
    W306/3
    S235J2
    306
    80
    3
    11.4
    C 33.5/150/180/150/33.5 x 4
    S235J2
    150
    180
    4
    16.6
    W240/5
    S355MC
    235
    71
    5
    16.2
    Handrail U 55/114/55 x 6
    S355MC
    114
    55
    6
    9.5
    Posts
         		         
    U 50/100/10x4
    S235J2
    100
    50
    4
    6.0
    U 50/100/50x5
    S235J2
    100
    50
    5
    7.3
    UC-50/115/50/35x4
    S500MC
    115
    50
    4
    7,7
    Sigma 55/100/55x4
    S235J2
    100
    55
    4
    7.6

    Steel grades

    Steel grades used in safety barriers are S235J2, S355MC, S420MC, S460MC and S500MC acc. to EN10025-2

    Long-term durability

    Safety barriers, accessories and fasteners are delivered hot-dip galvanized. The thickness of SSAB´s safety barriers’ zinc layer exceeds the requirements of Standard EN ISO 1461 and fulfils those set in the type drawings of the Finnish Transport Agency. SSAB’s safety barriers have proven their durability over several decades along traffic lanes treated with de-icing salt.

    A hot-dip galvanized surface can be painted to make it the desired color and to extend its service life. Detailed instructions for painting hot-dip galvanized products are available in the PSK 2702 standard and SILKO 2.354 repair guideline of the Finnish Transport Agency

    SSAB’s barriers meet the requirements of the most demanding Class 4 for snow-plough resistance of the EN1317-5.

     

    Order & delivery

    To order side barriers, median barriers and rails & accessories, please contact our sales.

    Side barrier delivery may consist of an installation-ready barrier system or a set of components. The barrier system includes rails, posts, starting and end pieces, curved and corner sections as well as fasteners.

    The SSAB C210/130 median barrier is always delivered as a complete system including all the parts required for installation. The barrier system includes rails, posts, starting and end pieces as well as fasteners. Partial deliveries are available for repair and maintenance projects.

    Rails & accessories delivery consist of components. The contents and scope of delivery will be determined separately for each order.

    SSAB applies the General Conditions, ALBIF 2000, for deliveries with the addition that the parties will comply with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements and refrain from participating in any corrupt business practices.

    The technical terms of delivery for cold rolled sections manufactured by SSAB are in accordance with the EN 10162.

    Rail sections and posts are manufactured on a continuous roll forming line, which ensures excellent dimensional accuracy and allows long section lengths.

    Safety barriers are delivered with bundle tags to enable full traceability.

    Type 3.1 material certificate will be provided according to the standard EN 10204.

     

    Environmental responsibility and sustainability

    SSAB develops new products and services in order to improve our customers’ performance in sustainability and overall efficiency.

    Life cycle assessment data for SSAB’s products are available in the form of Environmental product declarations (EPDs). Manufacturing chain from raw material to finished product is carefully managed.

    SSAB has introduced CE marking for infrastructure products. Declarations of Performance (DoP) indicate the technical characteristics of CE-marked products.

     

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    Customer cases

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      Helen decreased carbon footprint in Vuosaari power plant by using SSAB’s higher strength steel tubes

      LOGSTOR Finland delivered to Helen Vuosaari power plant district heating pipe line that were produced with thinner steel core pipelines made of higher strength steel. This was the first large size project for Helen to use higher strength steel in district heating pipeline. Higher steel grade enables customer to use lower material thickness tubes in steel core of pipelines which not only reduce weight of the pipes during the transportation but also prolongs lifetime of the pipelines. Power plant is benefiting of the longer lifetime compared with traditional solution and at the same time environment aspect with lower carbon footprint are enabled.

    • Piles in new Ålesund harbor

      Flatholmen quay in Ålesund, Norway – build on LDP from SSAB

      Ålesund is a large Norwegian harbor for cargo and cruise ships. The fishing industry is well-established in the area together with manufacturing of furniture. This may explain the 65,000 containers that move through the area each year, making it one of Norway’s largest container harbors. Two billion fishmeal is exported from this region worldwide each year. Ålesund is also located on the doorstep of picturesque Norwegian fjords and majestic mountains, providing easy access for cruise tourism.

    • Overview of Narvik Harbour with LKAB’s bulk port

      Expansion of Narvik cruise quay

      Narvik Harbour consists of four ports including LKAB’s bulk port and the central cruise quay. The harbor is ice-free and well protected from the weather. In 2005, Narvik was granted the status of "Motorways of the Sea" port in the EU system. Only Oslo has this status in addition to Narvik in Norway. The quay area also has railroad tracks connecting Narvik to the rest of Scandinavia and central Europe.

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