UNDERSTANDING CRASH RATINGS
How are ratings determined?
Crash-rated certification includes comprehensive testing protocols that analyze vehicle weight, vehicle speed, penetration depth, and structural integrity assessments.
Vehicle Weight
Up to 15,000 lbs
Vehicle Speed
Up to 50 mph
Penetration Depth
Less than 3 feet
K-RATINGS VS M-RATINGS*
Comparing crash ratings.
*ASTM and DOS ratings are different and NOT interchangeable
Crash-rated certification includes comprehensive testing protocols that analyze vehicle weight, vehicle speed, penetration depth, and structural integrity assessments.
CRASH-RATING STANDARDS
Who establishes them?
Vehicle Code
Small Car - up to 2,430 lbs (SC Rating)
Full Size - up to 4,630 lbs (FS Rating)
Pickup Truck - up to 5,070 lbs (PU Rating)
Standard Truck - up to 15,000 lbs (M)
Class 7 Cab - up to 15,873 lbs (C7 Rating)
Heavy Vehicle - up to 65,000 lbs (H Rating)
Tested Speed
30 mph (30 Rating)
40 mph (40 Rating)
50 mph (50 Rating)
Penetration Rating
Less than 3 feet (P1 Rating)
3 to 20 feet (P2 Rating)
20 to 50 feet (P3 Rating)
K = Rating for kinetic energy
15,000 LBS @ 30 mph = 450,900 ft-lbs (K4 Rating)
15,000 LBS @ 40 mph = 801,600 ft-lbs (K8 Rating)
15,000 LBS @ 50 mph = 1,252,500 ft-lbs (K12 Rating)
L = Rating for penetration
Less than 3 feet (L3 Rating)
3 to 20 feet (L2 Rating)
20 to 50 feet (L1 Rating)
Tested Speed
30 mph (30 Rating)
40 mph (40 Rating)
50 mph (50 Rating)
ASTM F3016 Safety Standard
Vehicle Code
Surrogate Vehicle - 5,000 lbs
Tested Speed
10 mph (S10 Rating)
20 mph (S20 Rating)
30 mph (S30 Rating)
Penetration Rating
Less than 1 foot (P1 Rating)
1 to 4 feet (P2 Rating)
> 4 feet (Failure)
IronSite Bollards that meet theASTM F3016 Standard:
Sloan Fixed Bollard (Shallow Mount)
Sloan Fixed Bollard (Tall Shallow Mount)
Sloan Manual Retractable Traffic Bollard (S30/P1)
Sloan Traffic Bollard Shallow Mount (S30/P1)
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