Introducing the Vorteq™ TMA, a new trailer-TMA that has been designed primarily for users in need of an easy to own and operate, light-weight, repairable TMA that passes all mandatory and optional NCHRP 350 TL-3 requirements.
The Vorteq system is a cartridge-less system that is easy to install, use, remove and maintain. Fast attachment means you have full TMA protection in less than a minute, and its open frame design means inspection and maintenance are quick & easy.
The standard model is a fully galvanized unit mounted on a torsional axle with an LED lighting/electrical package.
“The Vorteq TMA has been designed in response to a market need for a basic, yet high performing TMA that meets all mandatory and optional TL-3 requirements,” explains Kent Kekeis, marketing manager for Energy Absorption’s TMA product line. “We feel that the Vorteq system answers that need because it is uncomplicated and easy to use yet still provides protection at specified design impact speeds.”
Kekeis points out four main features that he feels will make the Vorteq ideal for contractors and others looking for a safe, efficient, and easy to own TMA:
- Quick and easy to use with a single point attachment, meaning it can be ready to use in less than a minute.
- Simple, straightforward design with few components that is easy to assemble, easy to inspect, and virtually eliminates maintenance.
- Robust unit resulting in longer life cycles due to a lightweight design that has been proven with thousands of miles of road testing.
- Fleet flexible, meaning it can be used on most vehicles with a standard pintle hook, typically requiring no additional host vehicle modifications.
Post Impact Debris Containment
Kekeis also says that with any high-speed accident, it is expected that some material will scatter throughout the accident “zone”. This debris scatter presents a hazard to other traffic, pedestrians, personnel in the work zone, and ultimately, the clean -up crew. “The Vorteq unit is designed to minimize the TMA debris scatter by curling the energy absorbing frame rails inwardly,” he says. “This inward spiraling of the tubes creates a contained and compact system that is safer, easier and quicker to clean up and remove after impact. Furthermore, the wheels and axle are designed to stay connected and functional after design impacts, thus allowing the damaged unit to be driven away by the host vehicle without additional equipment or special tow vehicles.”
At less than 1300 lbs, the Vorteq TMA is the lightest TMA available in the market today. The Vorteq is shipped “Arrow board Ready” with a full range of arrow board mounting options available ranging from basic Tripod style fixed design to full automated electronic tilt.
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