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Energite III Crash Cushion System - Lid Only

Energite III Crash Cushion System

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Quest Impact Attenuator System

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Safe Stop 90 Truck Mounted Attenuator

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Safe-Stop 180 Truck Mounted Attenuator (Model 9181)

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NatCap always has what I need, the right spec. in stock with so many different products. From temp tape to lutes to No Parking signs and the certs to comply w the project requirements.

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NatCap for Attenuators

Attenuators are indispensable for maintaining safety in work zones, high-traffic areas, and accident-prone sites. At National Capital Industries®, we recognize the critical role these devices play in kinetic energy absorption and collision impact mitigation. We supply an extensive array of attenuators to meet your diverse needs, from highway applications to urban roadwork. Our selection is designed to ensure you have the optimal safety apparatus to protect workers, drivers, and infrastructure effectively, enhancing safety and ensuring peace of mind across all your projects.TERMS

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What is an Attenuator?

An attenuator, commonly known as a crash cushion or impact attenuator, is a critical safety device used in work zones to absorb kinetic energy from an errant vehicle, mitigating the severity of collisions with protective vehicles or barrier systems. These devices are vital in safeguarding workers and drivers from roadside hazards and are an essential component of road safety hardware, ensuring that high-risk areas such as lane reductions on highways, sharp curves on rural roads, and approach areas to construction zones are properly managed to enhance safety for all permanent and work zone applications.

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Different Types of Attenuators: Truck Mounted Attenuator, Crash Attenuator & More

Attenuators come in various forms, each tailored for specific needs and environments. From attenuator trucks (TMA) that protect work crews on moving job sites to stationary options like the sand barrel or drum, crash cushion, and impact attenuator, there is a solution for every scenario. We have products specifically for high speed applications often require robust systems like the Quadguard M10, ensuring full-width impact energy protection. We have many attenuator parts for most makes and models, including vintage products to ensure your projects are protected.

The Importance of Utilizing an Attenuator

The use of an attenuator in a work zone significantly reduces the risk of secondary accidents and worker exposure to impact. High density polyethylene barriers and steel barrier systems are not only about compliance; they are about ensuring that every worker returns home safely, and every driver passes through a work area without incident. Attenuators are used on freeways, construction zones, around bridge piers, at intersections, parking lots, and more.

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Safety Guidelines & Test Level

Adhering to safety guidelines in The United States such as the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) and the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP report) is not just a legal requirement but an ethical one. These guidelines, including test levels and the roll-ahead distance specifications, are designed to maximize the efficacy of safety hardware and are integral to the crash testing and certification process for construction zones and the Federal Highway Administration. At National Capital Industries®, we sell products that meet the strictest test level requirements to ensure that your work site is as safe as possible.

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Why NatCap for Attenuators?

Choosing National Capital Industries® for your attenuator and safety products needs means selecting a partner who understands the intricacies of work zone safety. With our extensive inventory of crash attenuators, expert advice, and ease of installation services, we provide a seamless experience. Our pavement marking supplies and streamlined process for traffic safety signs make us a one-stop shop for your project needs. Trust in our knowledge, experience, and dedication to safety to equip your work zone with the best defense against on-road uncertainties.

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