Q&A - RMHs Foldable Parking Stop / Crash Attenuator
Q1: What is a "Crash Attenuator"?
A: A crash attenuator is a passive safety device installed in front of road work zones, toll booths, or hazardous obstacles. When a vehicle accidentally strikes it, the device absorbs impact energy through its energy-absorbing structure, allowing the vehicle to decelerate or stop smoothly, thereby protecting both vehicle occupants and workers in the work zone.
Q2: Is the RMHs Simple Parking Stop considered a crash attenuator?
A: Strictly speaking, the RMHs Simple Parking Stop can be regarded as a
lightweight, portable crash attenuator primarily designed for
low-speed environments (such as residential roads and municipal temporary work zones). Compared to traditional large highway crash attenuators, its features include:
- Lighter weight (13.4 kg), foldable and portable
- Fast deployment - can be set up by one person
- Non-lethal braking - suitable for low-speed scenarios
Q3: What is electrostatic spraying? What are its benefits?
A: Electrostatic spraying is a surface finishing process. It uses electrostatic attraction to evenly apply powder coating onto the aluminum profile, which is then cured at high temperature to form a protective layer.
Benefits:
- UV-resistant and corrosion-resistant - no fading or rusting during long-term outdoor use
- Smooth surface with strong adhesion
- Environmentally friendly - no solvent emissions
Q4: Why is the RMHs designed to be foldable?
A: The foldable design offers three main advantages:
- Saves storage space - significantly reduced volume when folded
- Easy to transport - stackable or fits in a car trunk
- Quick deployment - ready to use without tools
Q5: What is "Traffic Yellow"? Why is this color used?
A: "Traffic Yellow" is a highly conspicuous color commonly used for road work equipment, warning signs, etc.
Reasons for its use:
- The human eye is most sensitive to yellow - high visibility during daytime
- Strongest warning effect when combined with black/red
- Complies with international road work safety standards (e.g., ISO, MUTCD)
Q6: Can this product be used on highways?
A: Not recommended. The RMHs Simple Parking Stop is designed specifically for low-speed environments (e.g., residential areas, municipal roads, temporary isolation zones). Highways involve high vehicle speeds and large impact energies, requiring heavy-duty crash attenuators certified for high-speed impacts (e.g., TL-3 rating).
Q7: How does the product achieve "crash attenuation"?
A: Through a three-stage energy-absorbing mechanism:
- Front wheel lift - drive wheels lose ground traction
- Lever force transfer - impact force is distributed to the ground
- Bottom rubber braking - high-friction rubber creates strong braking against the ground, bringing the vehicle to a smooth stop
The entire process avoids rigid collision and debris scattering, representing a
non-lethal energy-absorbing design.