Smartraft® is compatible with a variety of available systems and can be used with the traditional Non-proprietary systems such as TCB (Tensioned Corrugated Beam), OBB (Open Box Beam) UCB (Un-tensioned Corrugated Beam) when using the surface mounted post option.
By using surface mounted posts for Non-proprietary systems it removes the need for any further testing to accommodate the shorter embedment depth required for the 200mm shallow foundation, surface mounted systems have been used for many years and are an accepted post type for VRS or RRS (Vehicle Restraint Systems or Road Restraint Systems). Surface mounted post systems are very easy to change if required for maintenance purposes.
With approval from the system manufacturer, proprietary systems can be installed on Smartraft® in the same way, using surface mounted posts. However, further testing of a short post system has been undertaken with the Hill & Smith Flexbeam systems. Smartraft® and Hill & Smith have worked together to develop a short post solution that removes the need for a bolt down posts, as can be seen in the image. When using the short post type due to the very shallow post embedment of just 175mm, to avoid the risk of the post being removed from the socket during impact and causing secondary incidents, a retaining pin is incorporated in to the socket which secures the post in place.
