Features
The innovative Dura-Flex flexible delineator post is manufactured using high impact UV stabilised premium quality PVC. It is 100% Australian made and fully recyclable, it is an alternative to spring steel type flexible guideposts. The post is installed by creating a divot, inserting the post and then backfilling. A manual driver is available, and an auger can be used as a faster alternative. The guide post will not support combustion however the material is self-extinguishing. The post has capabilities of retaining a minimum of 85% of their colour, appearance and physical properties when exposed to Australian conditions for at least ten years. The Dura-Flex system offers three styles: Dura-Flex 1400mm pointed, and barbed, Dura-Flex 1500mm pointed and barbed or the Dura-Flex Pro with a standard 250mm drivable anchor. Sold Individually or 500 Per Pallet. Also available as marker posts.
DESCRIPTION Classified as a flexible road edge guide post the Dura-FlexPVC Flexible Guide Post System is manufactured from high impact U.V. stabilized premium quality PVC. It is 100% Australian made with U.V. stabilisation and is fully recyclable. The post is installed by creating a divot, inserting post and then backfilling. A manual driver is available or an auger can be used as a faster alternative. DURABILITY The guide post will not support combustion however the material is self-extinguishing. The post has capabilities of retaining a minimum of 85% of their colour, appearance and physical properties when exposed to Australian conditions for at least 10 years. FINISH & COLOUR The uPVC Guide Post is made in an opaque white and the UV stabilisation prevents discolouration. rachel@madisonstudio.com.auDuring the elongation process the PVC post has the proven ability with stretch and returns to its natural shape when tested in high impact areas. The post has high rigidity reducing deflection in windy conditions. COLD RESISTANCE The 4mm uPVC Posts were conditioned overnight not exceeding 2˚C (Ice Bath) and proved capable of straightening itself when bent ϵ0 deŐrees at the midƉoint ϰ times ďoth directions. The 4mm uPVC also passes the 1kg Steel Ball test showing no sign of fracturing, cracking or splitting after being struck 5 times. HEAT RESISTANCE The 4mm uPVC were conditioned at 60 degrees for 2 hours in an oven͕ and proved capable of straightening itself within 30 seconds when bent 90 degrees at the midpoint 4 times both directions within two minutes of removal from the oven. WIDTH 100mm (+ or – 2mm) LENGTH 1400mm (1500mm by request) DEPTH 4mm EXPOSED LENGTH ABOVE GROUND (RECOMMENDED) 1000mm SHAPE Curved shape with retention barb VEHICLE IMPACT The posts remained capable of self-erecting to vertical and remained serviceable after the following tests of 10 bumper bar impacts directed to the front face of the guide post at a speed of 60 km/h and 5 bumper bar impacts at 90 degrees to the front face of the guide post at a speed of 100 km/h. The Dura-FlexPVC guide post passes the Australian Standard AS1742.2-2009 and individual state compliances listed below; • Queensland Department of Main Roads MRTS14 • New South Wales Road and Traffic Authority 3412 • VIC ROADS Traffic Eng. Manual Vol 2 Chapter 23 Dec 2001 clauses 23.1 to 23.2.2 • Main Roads Western Australia specification 602 /2007 Clauses 601.01 to 602.149(b) as applicable. • Tasmania Department of Infrastructure Energy and Resources R62.7 • South Australia Department of Infrastructure Energy and Resources Instruction 2.17 clauses 3.1 to 3.3 and clauses 5 to 5.1. • Northern Territory Road projects Division Traffic Control Devices Section 4 NATA approved test report available upon request. WARRANTY This information and our technical advice – whether verbal, in writing or by way of trials – are given in good faith but without warranty, and this also applies where proprietary rights of third parties are involved. Our advice does not release you from the obligation to verify the information currently provided – especially that contained in our safety data and technical information sheets – and to test our products as to their suitability for the intended processes and uses. The application, use and processing of our products and the products used by you on the basis of our technical advice are beyond our control and, therefore, entirely your own responsibility. Our products are sold in accordance with the current version of our General Conditions of Sale and Delivery. ADDITIONAL FEATURES DELINEATION – Delineation can be fitted front and rear of post for visibility to suit state and national specifications Class 1A 10,000mm2 (50 x 200mm) or 5,000mm2 (50 x 100mm) PACKAGING – Posts are packaged in bundles of twenty and palletised to suit
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