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RhinoStop® Heavy Duty

Featuring a robust post design, RhinoStop Heavy Duty has been developed to withstand high-energy vehicle impacts. RhinoStop Heavy Duty is the preferred crash barrier solution where higher vehicle speeds may be encountered throughout the car park. These areas include opposite down ramps and at the end of straight aisles where vehicle speeds of up to 30 km/h are encountered.

The energy-absorbing baseplates allow the system to deflect and distribute impact forces to adjacent posts. This yielding behaviour reduces loading on the post anchors preventing damage to the concrete deck.

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The RhinoStop® Heavy Duty Advantage

RhinoStop Heavy Duty has been crash-tested to exceed the 30 kN and 240 kN impact loads described in AS/NZS 1170.1 Clause 3.8. The 240 kN impact load is derived from a 2000 kg vehicle travelling at 6 m/s (21.6 km/h). The ability of RhinoStop Heavy Duty to contain a 2000 kg vehicle travelling at 30 km/h establishes an industry benchmark for high-speed vehicle containment and provides designer confidence for installation along the perimeter edge of a multi-storey car park.

For more information on the crash test evaluation of RhinoStop Heavy Duty, please see the impact compliance page

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Features

  • Australian Standard Compliant: Exceeds the 240 kN impact condition nominated in AS/NZS 1170.1, Clause 3.8
  • High Speed Performance: Demonstrated containment of a 2,000 kg pick-up truck travelling at 30 km/h.
  • Energy Absorbing: The yielding of the baseplate allows the system to deflect and absorb higher impact loads.
  • Reduced Anchor Loading: Nil damage to the anchors or 150 mm thick elevated slab following crash testing.
  • Australian Designed: Intellectual property developed and owned by Safe Direction.

Selecting RhinoStop Heavy Duty for Warehouses

The robust design of RhinoStop Heavy Duty is designed to absorb high energy impacts, making it the preferred barrier solution to withstand impacts from forklifts and heavy vehicles. The yielding behaviour of the baseplates absorbs impact forces and reduces the potential for damage to the warehouse floor. The system may be configured with a pedestrian handrail and a bottom rub rail restricts the penetration of forklift tynes into pedestrian walkways.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is RhinoStop Heavy Duty suitable for pedestrian areas?

Yes, the modular design of RhinoStop Heavy Duty can be configured with a pedestrian handrail and mesh infill panels.

Can RhinoStop Heavy Duty be installed along the perimeter of a multi-storey car park?

Yes, RhinoStop Heavy Duty has been full-scale crash tested when installed along the edge of a 150mm thick elevated concrete deck representing an elevated car park. This crash test configuration is designed to evaluate vehicle impact behaviour, potential for concrete edge failure and the suitability of the anchor embedment depth.

Can RhinoStop Heavy Duty be installed in factories and warehouses?

Yes, the high energy absorbing capacity of RhinoStop Heavy Duty makes it an ideal solution for warehouses frequented by forklifts and other heavy machinery. The high-speed impact resistance of RhinoStop Heavy Duty also makes it suitable for protecting pedestrian pathways providing positive separation. <a href=”https://www.rhinostop.com.au/guardrail-products/warehouse-barriers/”>Explore our warehouse barrier solutions</a>. For loading dock and freight depot applications, the <a href=”https://www.rhinostop.com.au/guardrail-products/rhino-stop-truck-guard-guardrail/”>RhinoStop Truck Guard</a> provides heavy vehicle containment.

Why is RhinoStop Heavy Duty better than other crash barriers?

RhinoStop Heavy Duty has demonstrated containment of a 2000kg dual cab utility vehicle travelling at 30km/h and impacting the barrier at 90 degrees. Crash testing was performed with the crash barrier system installed on the perimeter edge of a 150mm thick elevated concrete slab. There was no damage to the anchors which were reusable.

Why is it important to consider higher speeds when choosing a crash barrier system?

Modern vehicles can accelerate to a high speed over a short distance. In car parks featuring long aisles or straight down ramps, vehicles can readily achieve speeds of up to 30km/h. The ability of RhinoStop Heavy Duty to withstand a high-speed impact considers a worst-case impact condition.

Why is it important to consider 2000 kg vehicle containment when choosing a crash barrier system?

The average weight of new vehicle sold in Australia is approximately 2000kg as the vehicle fleet continues to shift towards SUVs and utes. It is therefore important that the specified car park barrier has demonstrated the ability to withstand these heavier vehicle impacts.

How is RhinoStop Heavy Duty manufactured?

RhinoStop Heavy Duty is an all-steel construction. The energy absorbing posts and w-beam guardrails are hot dip galvanised providing a durable finish.

What is the post spacing to withstand an impact with a 2000 kg vehicle travelling at 30 km/h?

The spacing of the posts to withstand this impact condition is 800mm centres.