Category: Armco Barriers

Due to the protective nature and lifesaving capabilities of a certified Armco barrier, it is essential that all barriers are manufactured to the highest standards, meeting all build and quality guidelines that ensure the barriers are fit for purpose.

All of the Armco barriers provided by Armco Barrier Supplies are manufactured to industry standards, with all barriers fabricated to BS 4872 standards, and galvanised to BS 1461 standards. This thorough production process ensures that all of the crash barriers that come out of Armco Barrier Supplies are built to the highest standard and capable of enduring the highest levels of stress and impact. Originally invented by the Sheffield Steel Corporation of Kansas USA in 1933, the design of the crash barrier has largely remained the same to date. The one major change being the transition from the originally painted crash barriers to the modern day galvanisation, protecting against rust and corrosion, typically extending life expectancy of the barrier by several years. As we manufacture all of our barriers in-house, we are also able to finish the barriers in a variety of colours to suit our customer’s needs.

The intensive manufacturing process means that our Armco barriers can be used across a multitude of areas. Barriers are not only suitable for road protection, but also carparks, agriculture and building protection.

Armco crash barriers can be used to protect an almost endless amount of valuable objects, machinery and buildings, however none more important than protecting the public. Here at Armco Barrier Supplies our barriers are often being used to save the lives of pedestrians across the UK. The strategic placement of Armco crash barriers along the motorway hard shoulder is saving countless lives per year.

Did you know, that Armco crash barriers can be installed almost anywhere? With their multiple height and length options it is almost impossible to find a place where they can’t be installed to protect the public. From adopting the use of crash barriers, Britain is now one of the safest places to travel in the world. The British Government and UK Highway Agency should be praised on the heavy investment made in protective crash barriers and the lives, which are now being saved, because of this.

As well as protecting the public, the investment in crash barriers has also helped reduce the strain on the emergency services. Fewer ambulances and fire trucks are being called out to emergencies, producing massive and much needed savings, which can be invested across other areas.

Crash barriers first rose to prominence after their introduction to the sport of Formula 1 as part of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association’s ongoing safety campaign of the late ’60s and ’70s. Installed across numerous F1 circuits, the investment in Armco barriers quickly paid off, saving the lives of both racing drivers and spectators.

Originally invented by the Sheffield Steel Corporation of Kansas USA in 1933, the design of the crash barrier has largely remained the same to date. The one major change being the transition from the originally painted crash barriers to the modern day galvanisation, protecting against rust and corrosion, typically extending life expectancy of the barrier by several years.

After their success in F1, the barriers where later added to motorways across the UK. Used on roadsides and central reservations, the barriers were erected to contain accidents and reduce the risk of cars colliding with oncoming traffic on the other side of the carriageway.

Quick to manufacture and easy to install, crash barriers have been successfully implemented on motorways and roadsides up and down the UK. Also extensively installed across the rest of Europe and parts of America. The invention of safety barriers and their comprehensive use has undoubtedly resulted in the prevention of countless fatalities. Barriers not only protect drivers and passenger, but pedestrians as well.

Since their introduction to UK and European roadsides, crash barriers have also been put to good use across a wide range of industries including agriculture and construction. Their strength and durability means that they are very effective for protecting buildings, livestock, and expensive machinery.