1200 New Jersey Ave., SE

Washington, D.C. 20590 

June 1, 2018 In Reply Refer To: 

HSST-1 / CC-142 

Mr. Felipe Almanza 

Traffix Devices Inc. 

160 A venida La Pata 

San Clemente CA 92672 

Dear Mr. Almanza: 

This letter is in response to your April 20, 2018 request for the Federal Highway Administration 

(FHW A) to review a roadside safety device, hardware, or system for eligibility for 

reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program. This FHW A letter of eligibility is 

assigned FHW A control number CC-142 and is valid until a subsequent letter is issued by 

FHW A that expressly references this device. 

Decision 

The following device is eligible within the length-of-need, with details provided in the form 

which is attached as an integral part of this letter: 

• SLED mini to TrafFix Water Cable Barrier 

Scope of this Letter 

To be found eligible for Federal-aid funding, new roadside safety devices should meet the crash 

test and evaluation criteria contained in the American Association of State Highway and 

Transportation Officials' (AASHTO) Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). 

However, the FHWA, the Department of Transportation, and the United States Government do 

not regulate the manufacture of roadside safety devi_ces. Eligibility for reimbursement under the 

Federal-aid highway program does not establish approval, certification or endorsement of the 

device for any particular purpose or use. 

This letter is not a determination by the FHWA, the Department of Transportation, or the United 

States Government that a vehicle crash involving the device will result in any particular 

outcome, nor is it a guarantee of the in-service performance of this device. Proper 

manufacturing, installation, and maintenance are required in order for this device to function as 

tested. 

This finding of eligibility is limited to the crashworthiness of the system and does not cover other 

structural features, nor conformity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 
Eligihilih for lkimhur~cmcnt 

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Date of request: April 25.2018 

Date initially ackno\\ !edged: April 26. 2018 

FHW A concurs with the recommendation of the accredited crash testing laboratory on the 

attached form. 

Full De cription of the Eligible Device 

The device and supporting documentation. including reports of the crash tests or other testing 

done, videos of any crash testing. and/or drawings of the device. are described in the attached 

form. 

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This eligibility letter is issued for the ubject device as tested. Modifications made to the device 

are not covered by this letter. Any modifications to this device should be submitted to the user 

(i.e.. state DOT) as per their requirements. 

You are expected to supply potential users with sufficient information on design. installation and 

maintenance requirements to ensure proper performance. 

You are expected to certify to potential users that the hardware furnished has the same chemistry. 

mechanical properties. and geometry as that submitted for review. and that it \Viii meet the test 

and evaluation criteria of AA HTO"s MA H. 

Issuance of this letter does not convey property rights of any sort or any exclusive privilege. This 

letter is based on the premise that information and reports submitted by you are accurate and 

correct. We reserve the right to modify or revoke this letter if: (I) there are any inaccuracies in 

the information submitted in support of your request for this letter. (2) the qualification testing 

was flawed. (3) in-service performance or other information reveals safet) problems. ( 4) the 

system is significantly different from the version that was crash tested. or ( 5) any other 

information indicate that the letter was issued in error or otherwise does not reflect full and 

complete information about the crashworthiness of the system. 
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Standard Provisions 

• To prevent misunderstanding by others, this letter of eligibility designated as FHW A 

control number CC-142 shall not be reproduced except in full. This letter and the test 

documentation upon which it is based are public information. All such letters and 

documentation may be reviewed upon request. 

• This letter shall not be construed as authorization or consent by the FHW A to use, 

manufacture, or sell any patented system for which the applicant is not the patent holder. 

• This FHW A eligibility letter is not an expression of any Agency view, position, or 

determination of validity, scope, or ownership of any intellectual property rights to a 

specific device or design. Further, this letter does not impute any distribution or licensing 

rights to the requester. This FHW A eligibility letter determination is made based solely 

on the crash-testing information submitted by the requester. The FHW A reserves the 

right to review and revoke an earlier eligibility determination after receipt of subsequent 

information related to crash testing. 

• Ifthe subject device is a patented product it may be considered to be proprietary. If 

proprietary systems are specified by a highway agency for use on Federal-aid projects: 

(a) they must be supplied through competitive bidding with equally suitable unpatented 

items; (b) the highway agency must certify that they are essential for synchronization 

with the existing highway facilities or that no equally suitable alternative exists; or ( c) 

they must be used for research or for a distinctive type of construction on relatively short 

sections of road for experimental purposes. Our regulations concerning proprietary 

products are contained in Title 23 , Code of Federal Regulations, Section 635.411. 

Sincerely, 

Michael S. Griffith 

Director, Office of Safety Technologies 

Office of Safety 

Enclosures 
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Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility 

of Highway Safety Hardware 

Date of Request: 

Name: 

April 20, 2018 

Felipe Almanza 

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TrafFix Devices Inc. 

160 Avenida La Pata San Clemente CA 92672 

United States 

To: 

Michael S. Griffith, Director 

FHWA, Office of Safety Technologies 

I request the following devices be considered eligible for reimbursement under the Federal-aid 

highway program. 

Device & Testing Criterion - Enter from right to left starting with Test Level Fl 

System Type Submission Type Device Name/ Variant Testing Criterion Test 

Level 

'CC': Crash Cushions, 

Attenuators, & Terminals 

(i' Physical Crash Testing 

(' Engineering Analysis 

SLED mini to TrafFix 

Water Cable Barrier 

AASHTOMASH TL2 

By submitting this request for review and evaluation by the Federal Highway Administration, I certify 

that the product(s) was (were) tested in conformity with the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety 

Hardware and that the evaluation results meet the appropriate evaluation criteria in the MASH. 

Individual or Organization responsible for the product: 

Contact Name: Felipe Almanza Same as Submitter ~ 

Company Name: TrafFix Devices Inc. Same as Submitter ~ 

Address: 160 Avenida La Pata San Clemente CA 92672 Same as Submitter ~ 

Country: United States Same as Submitter ~ 

Enter below all disclosures of financial interests as required by the FHWA ' Federal-Aid Reimbursement 

Eligibility Process for Safety Hardware Devices' document. 

TrafFix Devices Inc. and Karco Engineering LLC share no financial interests between the two organizations. This 

includes no shared financial interest but not limited to: 

i. Compensation included wages, salaries, commissions, professional fees, or fees for business referrals 

iii. Research funding or other forms of research support; 

iv. Patents, copyrights, licenses, and other intellectual property interests; 

vi. Business ownership and investment interests; 
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

(e New Hardware or 

Significant Modification 

(' Modification to 

Existing Hardware 

The SLED mini is a non-redirective, gating crash cushion, designed to shield the end ofTL-1 and TL-2 TrafFix 

Water Cable Barrier. The SLED mini is free standing, does not require anchoring to the road surface, and can be 

used on concrete, asphalt, gravel, and compacted dirt surfaces. The surface used for these tests was concrete. 

The system consists of two main components: one yellow water filled module and one Containment Impact 

Sled (CIS). The SLED mini has overall dimensions of 85.2 in (2.2 m) long X 23.0 in (0.58 m) wide 32.0 in (0.8 m) 

tall. The yellow water filled module has overall dimensions of 73.0 in (1 .9 m) long (pin to pin) X 18.0 in (0.5 m) 

wide 32.0 in (0.8 m) tall. The yellow module is manufactured from polyethylene that is UV stabilized. A SLED 

mini end treatment system for shielded the end ofTL-1 and TL-2 TraFix Water Cable Barrier consists of one 

yellow water filled module connected to the steel CIS. The SLED mini weighs approximately 1300 lbs (590 kg) 

when the yellow module is filled. The yellow water filled module contains a fill lid, which incorporates a popup float water level indicator for visually identifying that the module is filled to the appropriate level. 

Permanently molded within the plastic modules are three corrosion resistant cables. 

The connection between the yellow SLED mini water filled module and the orange and white TrafFix Water 

Cable Barrier modules is the same as the connection between the barrier modules. The modules have a series 

of eight mating knuckles with vertically aligned concentric holes into which, a steel t-pin is to be inserted. This 

provides a positive connection between the SLED mini and the TrafFix Water Cable Barrier. The yellow SLED 

mini water filled module is positioned inside the CIS and is positively connected to it with a steel t-pin. The CIS 

is designed using a steel tube frame and sheet metal construction. The CIS has overall dim. of 85.5 in (2.2 m) 

long X 23" (0.58 m) wide 25.375 ft (0.6 m) tall. Bolted to the front impact face on the CIS is the directional 

indicator panel. The directional indicator panel is a square sheet of plastic with directional sheeting on both 

sides. The panel 'can be attached to the front face on the CIS and is oriented to display a gore point, pass on 

the right, or pass on the left marking. Other directional sheeting and markings are available. The directional 

indicator panel contours to the curved shape on the front impact face on the CIS and is secured by six bolts. 

The MASH tested and passed SLED mini end treatment, described above, is used in concert with the TrafFix 

Water Cable Barrier as described within the FHWA Eligibility Letters B-271 and B-272. 

CRASH TESTING 

By signature below, the Engineer affiliated with the testing laboratory, agrees in support of this submission that 

all of the critical and relevant crash tests for this device listed above were conducted to meet the MASH test 

criteria. The Engineer has determined that no other crash tests are necessary to determine the device meets 

the MASH criteria. 

Engineer Name: Alex Beltran 

Digitally signed by Alex Beltran 

ON: cn=Alex Beltran, o=KARCO Engineering, ou=Testing Laboratory, 

email=abeltran@karco.com, c=US 

Date: 2018.04.25 09:15:55 -07'00' 

Engineer Signature: Alex Beltran 

Address : 9270 Holly Road Adelanto CA 92301 Same as Submitter D 

Country: United States Same as Submitter D 

A brief description of each crash test and its result: 

Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

2-30 (1100C) Not applicable for non-redirective crash 

cushion Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

2-31 (2270P) Not applicable for non-redirective crash 

cushion Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 
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Required Test Narrative Evaluation 

Number Description Results 

2-32 (1100() Not applicable for non-redirective crash 

cushion Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

2-33 (2270P) Not applicable for non-redirective crash 

cushion Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

2-34 (11 00C) Not applicable for non-redirective crash 

cushion Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

2-35 (2270P) Not applicable for non-redirective crash 

cushion Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

2-36 (2270P) Not applicable for non-redirective crash 

cushion Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

2-37 (2270P) Not applicable for non-redirective crash 

cushion Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

2-38 (1500A) Not applicable for non-redirective crash 

cushion 

The SLED mini was positioned offset a 

quarter of the vehicle's width towards the 

passenger side. The offset position 

examines the risk of exceeding occupant 

risk values, vehicle instability, and vehicle 

yaw movement. The test was conducted 

using a commercially available 2015 

Hyundai Accent 4-door sedan with a test 

inertial mass of 2,423.9 lbs (1,099.5 kg). The 

test vehicle impacted the SLED mini at a 

velocity of 44.40. mph (71.46 km/hr) and at 

an impact angle of 0.2°. The test vehicle 

impacted the steel Containment Impact 

Sled (CIS), pushing it rearward crushing and 

rupturing the yellow water filled module 

within the CIS dispersing the contained 

water. As the vehicle continued forward the 

adjacent water filled orange and white 

barrier modules were crushed. and ruptured, 

dispersing the contained water. The vehicle 

Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

2-40 (11 00C) rotated in a clockwise direction about its 

yaw axis before coming to a controlled stop 

27.8 ft (8.5 m) forward and 0.3 ft (0.1 m) 

lateral from the initial point of impact. The 

yellow SLED mini modules and orange/ 

white barrier modules remained tethered 

together via the steel t-pins between 

adjacent modules which connects directly 

to the internal molded in steel cables. The 

impacting vehicle was brought to a 

controlled stop, remained upright, and did 

not exhibit vaulting throughout the impact 

event. The test vehicle's occupant 

compartment was not penetrated and there 

was no in cab deformation beyond 

allowable limits. The maximum roll and 

pitch angle did not exceed 75° and 

occupant risk values were within limits per 

MASH specifications for Occupant Impact 

Velocity (OIV) and Ridedown Acceleration 

(RA). 

PASS 
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The SLED mini was positioned in line with 

the center of the test vehicle. The inline 

centered position examines the risk of 

exceeding occupant risk values, vehicle 

instability, capacity to absorb sufficient 

impact energy, and the SLED mini's ability 

to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. The 

test was conducted using a commercially 

available 2013 Ram 1500 4-door pickup 

truck with a test inertial mass of 5,000.6 lbs 

(2,271 .0 kg). The test vehicle impacted the 

SLED mini at a velocity of 43.75 mph (70.41 

km/hr) and at an impact angle of 0.8°. The 

test vehicle impacted the steel Containment 

Impact Sled (CIS), pushing it rearward 

crushing and rupturing the yellow water 

filled module within the CIS dispersing the 

contained water. As the vehicle continued 

rearward the adjacent water filled orange 

2-41 (2270P) and white barrier modules were crushed PASS 

and ruptured dispersing the contained 

water. The yellow SLED mini modules and 

orange/white barrier modules remained 

tethered together via the steel t-pin 

between adjacent modules which connects 

directly to the internal molded in steel 

cables. The impacting vehicle was brought 

to a controlled stop 51 .4 ft (15.7 m) forward 

and 5.0 ft (1.5 m) lateral from the initial 

point of impact, remained upright, and did 

not exhibit vaulting throughout the impact 

event. The test vehicle's occupant 

compartment was not penetrated and there 

was no measurable in cab deformation. The 

maximum roll and pitch angle did not 

exceed 75° and occupant risk values are 

within limits per MASH specifications for 

Occupant Impact Velocity and Ridedown 

Acceleration. 
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2-42 (1100() 

The SLED mini was positioned at a nominal 

angle of 5° with the center of the test 

vehicle. The angle position examines the 

risk of exceeding occupant risk values, 

vehicle instability, capacity to absorb 

sufficient impact energy, and the SLED 

mini's ability to bring the vehicle to a 

controlled stop. The test was conducted 

using a commercially available 2015 

Hyundai Accent 4-door sedan with a test 

inertial mass of 2,405.2 lbs (1,091.0 kg). The 

test vehicle impacted the crash cushion at a 

velocity of 44.72 mph (71 .97 km/hr) and at 

an impact angle of 4.9°. The test vehicle 

impacted the steel Containment Impact 

Sled (CIS), pushing it rearward crushing and 

rupturing the yellow water filled module 

within the CIS dispersing the contained 

water. As the vehicle continued forward the 

adjacent water filled orange and white 

barrier modules were crushed and ruptured 

dispersing the contained water. The yellow 

SLED mini modules and orange/white 

barrier modules remained tethered 

together via the steel t-pin between 

adjacent modules which connects directly 

to the internal molded in steel cables. The 

impacting vehicle was brought to a 

controlled stop 47.1 ft (14.4 m) forward and 

23.4 ft (7.1 m) lateral from the initial point of 

impact, remained upright, and did not 

exhibit vaulting throughout the impact 

event. The test vehicle's occupant 

compartment was not penetrated and there 

was no in cab deformation beyond 

allowable limits. The maximum roll and 

pitch angle did not exceed 75°. Occupant 

risk values are within limits per MASH 

specifications for Occupant Impact Velocity 

and Ridedown Acceleration. 

PASS 
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2-43 (2270P) 

The SLED mini was positioned at a nominal 

angle of 5° with the center of the test 

vehicle. The angle position examines the 

risk of exceeding occupant risk values, 

vehicle instability, capacity to absorb 

sufficient impact energy, and the SLED 

mini's ability to bring the vehicle to a 

controlled stop. The test was conducted 

using a commercially available 2012 Ram 

1500 4-door pickup truck with a test inertial 

mass of 5,008.8 lbs (2,272.0 kg). The test 

vehicle impacted the crash cushion at a 

velocity of 44.38 mph (71.42 km/ hr) and at 

an impact angle of 5.3°. The test vehicle 

impacted the steel Containment Impact 

Sled (CIS), pushing it rearward crushing and 

rupturing the yellow water filled module 

within the CIS dispersing the contained 

water. As the vehicle continued rearward 

the adjacent water filled orange and white 

barrier modules were crushed and ruptured 

dispersing the contained water. The yellow 

SLED mini modules and orange/white 

barrier modules remained tethered 

together via the steel t-pin between 

adjacent modules which connects directly 

to the internal molded in steel cables. The 

impacting vehicle was brought to a 

controlled stop 50.3 ft (15.3 m) forward and 

5.6 ft (1 .7 m) lateral from the initial point of 

impact, remained upright, and did not 

exhibit vaulting throughout the impact 

event. The test vehicle's occupant 

compartment was not penetrated and there 

was no measurable in cab deformation. The 

maximum roll and pitch angle did not 

~xceed 75°. Occupant risk values are within 

limits per MASH specifications for Occupant 

Impact Velocity and Ridedown Acceleration. 

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The SLED mini was positioned at a nominal 

angle of 20° and the center line of the 

impacting vehicle was directed at the 

corner of the adjacent water filled barrier 

module connected to the SLED mini yellow 

water filled module. The side angled impact 

test is to evaluate the SLED mini's ability to 

bring the impacting vehicle to a controlled 

stop. This angle and intersection directed 

the test vehicle into the front of the steel 

Containment Impact Sled (CIS) at its CIP as 

defined in MASH for test procedures for 

Gating Non-Redirective Crash Cushion. The 

test was conducted using a commercially 

available 2013 Ram 1500 4-door pickup 

truck with a test inertial mass of 5,002.2 lbs 

(2,269.0 kg). The test vehicle impacted the 

crash cushion at a velocity of 44.56 mph 

(71.72 km/ hr) and at an impact angle of 

20.3°. The test vehicle made initial contact 

with the leading edge of the CIS and the 

yellow SLED mini water filled module. Upon 

2-44 (2270P) impact the CIS began to rotate in a counter PASS clockwise direction and began fracturing 

and dispersing the water contained in the 

yellow water filled module within the CIS. 

As the vehicle continued to move forward 

the adjacent orange and white barrier 

modules also rotated counterclockwise and 

were crushed and ruptured dispersing the 

water contained within the modules. The 

yellow SLED mini modules and orange/ 

white barrier modules remained tethered 

together via the steel t-pin between 

adjacent modules which connects directly 

to the internal molded in steel cables. The 

impacting vehicle was brought to a 

controlled stop 58.8 ft (17.9 m) forward and 

31.3 ft (9.6 m) lateral from the initial point of 

impact, remained upright, and did not 

exhibit vaulting throughout the impact 

event. The test vehicle's occupant 

compartment was not penetrated and there 

was no in cab deformation beyond the 

allowable limits. The maximum roll and 

pitch angle did not exceed 75°. 

2-45 (1500A) Test for staged attenuator is not applicable. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

Full Scale Crash Testing was done in compliance with MASH by the following accredited crash test 

laboratory (cite the laboratory's accreditation status as noted in the crash test reports.): 
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Laboratory Name: KARCO Engineering 

Laboratory Signature: Alex Beltran Digitally signed by Alex Beltran 

ON: cn =Alex Beltran. o=KARCO Engineering, ou= Testing Laboratory, 

email =abeltran @karco.com, c=US 

Date: 20 18.04.25 09: 16:48 -07'00' 

Address : 9270 Holly Rd. Adelanto CA 92301 Same as Submitter D 

Country: United States Same as Submitter D 

Accreditation Certificate 

Number and Dates of current 

Accreditation period : 

October 12, 2017 - July 1, 2018 

 

Submit Form 

ATTACHMENTS 

Attach to this form : 

I) Additional disclosures of related financial interest as indicated above. 

2) A copy of the full test report, video, and a Test Data Summary Sheet for each test conducted in 

support of this request. 

3) A drawing or drawings of the device(s) that conform to the Task Force-13 Drawing Specifications 

[Hardware Guide Drawing Standards]. For proprietary products, a single isometric line drawing is 

usually acceptable to illustrate the product, with detailed specifications, intended use, and contact 

information provided on the reverse. Additional drawings (not in TF-13 format) showing details that 

are relevant to understanding the dimensions and performance of the device should also be submitted 

to facilitate our review. 

FHWA Official Business Only: 

Eligibility Letter 

Number Date Key Words 
MASH Test 2-40 Summary 

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General Information 

Test Agency .... ..... ......... ... KARCO Engineering, LLC. 

KARCO Test No.............. P37353-01 

Test Designation ....... ........ 2-40 

Test Date ..... ...... ... .. ....... 10/19/17 

Test Article 

Name / Model. .. . . . .. SLED mini 

Type.............................. Crash Cushion 

Installation Length .... .... .... 152.1 ft. (46.4 m) 

Terminal Length ..... . 88.0 in. (2235 mm) 

Road Surface ................ ... Concrete and Soil 

Test Vehicle 

Type I Designation ........... 11 DOC 

Year, Make, and Model ...... 2015 Hyundai Accent 

Curb Mass .. . .... ... 2,487.9 lbs (1,128.5 kg) 

Test Inertial Mass .... . 2,423.9 lbs (1,099.5 kg) 

Gross Static Mass... . ... 2,640.0 lbs (1 ,197.5 kg) 

Impact Conditions 

Impact Velocity.. ... .. . ... .. . . 44.40 mph (71.46 km/h) 

Impact Angle. . ... .. . ... 0.2• 

Location I Orientation........ 15.9 in. (404 mm) right of 

vehicle CL 

Kinetic Energy. . .. 159.7 kip-ft (216.6 kJ) 

Exit Conditions 

Exit Velocity .... . .. N/A 

Exit Angle . N/A 

Final Vehicle Position ........ 28.7 ft (8.5 m) downstream 

0.3 ft. (0.1 m) left 

Vehicle Snagging. . . .... Ncine 

Vehicle Pocketing ..... .. .. ... None 

Vehicle Stability Satisfactory 

Maximum Roll Angle .......... 1.9° 

Maximum Pitch Angle ........ -6.6° 

Maximum Yaw Angle ........ . -97.8° 

Occupant Risk 

Longitudinal OIV .... .. .. ....... 29.9 ft/s (9.1 m/s) 

Lateral OIV. .. .......... ......... 2.0 ft/s (0.6 mis) 

Longitudinal RA .... . -3.9 g 

Lateral RA ..... .. .... .... 1.5 g 

THIV... . ... ..... .. ... .. .. . . 29.9 ft/s (9.1 m/s) 

PHO ... ............ .... .... .... . 3.9 g 

ASI ........ ........ 0.96 

Test Article Deflections 

Static ... ..... ... .. ... . ........ ... . 14.3 ft. (4.4 m) 

Dynamic ..... ............. Out of View 

Working Width ........ ......... 15.7 ft. (4.8 m) 

Vehicle Damage 

Vehicle Damage Scale 12-FD-3 

CDC .. .................. 12FDEW2 

Maximum Intrusion....... ... 0.2 in. (5 mm) 

Figure 2 Summary of Test 2-40 

13 TR-P37353-01-NC 
MASH Test 2-41 Summary 

0.000 s 0.150 s 0.300 s 0.500 s 

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General Information 

Test Agency........ . . . . .. .. KARCO Engineering, LLC. 

KARCO Test No. . .... P37271-01 

Test Designation .. .. . ..... . 2-41 

Test Date ...... ...... 10/16/17 

Test Article 

Name / Model. . SLED mini 

Type.. Crash Cushion 

Installation Length .. .. 152.1 ft. (46.4 m) 

Terminal Length .. 88.0 in. (2235 mm) 

Road Surface ... Concrete and Soil 

Test Vehicle 

Type I Designation............ 2270P 

Year, Make, and Model. 2013 RAM 1500 

Curb Mass ..... . ... .4,819.2 lbs (2,186 kg) 

Test Inertial Mass ...... .. .. .... 5,006.6 lbs (2,271 .0 kg ) 

Gross Static Mass ...... .. ..... 5.006.6 lbs (2,271.0 kg) 

Figure 2 Summary of Test 2-41 

Impact Conditions 

Impact Velocity... . . . . . . 43.75 mph (70.41 km/h) 

Impact Angle ................. ... 0.8° 

Location I Orientation ..... .. .. _3 in. (

8 mm) left of vehicle CL 0

Kinetic Energy ... ...... ... .. .... 319.8 kip-ft (433.6 kJ) 

Exit Conditions 

Exit Velocity ..... N/A 

Exit Angle.... . . ... N/A 

Final Vehicle Position ......... 51.4 ft (1 5.7 m) downstream 

5.0 ft. (1 .5 m) left 

Vehicle Snagging ............... None 

Vehicle Pocketing ... ... ......... None 

Vehicle Stability.. ........ Satisfactory 

Maximum Roll Angle ........... 5.4° 

Maximum Pitch Angle ........ . 6.8° 

Maximum Yaw Angle ........... 7.2° 

1.700 s 

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Occupant Risk 

Longitudinal OIV .... .. ......... 22.0 ft/s (6.7 m/s) 

Lateral OIV ...................... 1.6 ft/s (0.5 m/s) 

Longitudinal RA ... ... ........ . -3.5 g 

Lateral RA ............. .... ...... 0.9 g 

THIV. .. . . ... . .. . 22.0 ft/s (6.7 m/s) 

PHO . 3.6g 

ASI ....... ... .... 0.62 

Test Article Deflections 

Static... ... ....... . .... 8.4 ft. (2.6 m) 

Dynamic............ .... ...... ... Out of view 

Working Width .. . ....... 9.5 ft. (2.9 m) 

Vehicle Damage 

Vehicle Damage Scale.... . .. 12-FD-3 

CDC....... ... ... . .. . ... ... . 12FDEW3 

Maximum Intrusion No measureable deformaiton 

13 TR-P37271-01-NC 
MASH Test 2-42 Summary 

0.000 s 0.150 s 0.300 s 0.750 s 1.400 s 

General Information 

Test Agency.. KARCO Engineering, LLC. 

KARCO Test No ........... . ... P37354-01 

Test Designation .. 2-42 

Test Date .. .. 10/20/17 

Test Article 

Name/ Model . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. SLED mini 

Type. .. ........ .. ..... ... . Crash Cushion 

Installation Length .... ..... .... 152.1 ft. (46.4 m) 

Terminal Length ................ 88.0 in. (2235 mm) 

Road Surface ........ ....... .... Concrete and Soil 

Test Vehicle 

Type I Designation .. 1100C 

Year, Make, and Model. ...... 2015 Hyundai Accent 

Curb Mass .......... .. 2,478.0 lbs (1,124.0 kg) 

Test Inertial Mass ... ... 2,405.2 lbs (1,091 .0 kg) 

Gross Static Mass ... .. ... ... .. 2,570.5 lbs (1 ,166.0 kg) 

Impact Conditions 

Impact Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44. 72 mph (71.97 km/h) 

Impact Angle 

Location / Orientation 

Kinetic Energy .. 

.... 4.9° 

.. 0.5 in. (13 mm) right of vehicle 

CL 

160.8 kip-ft (218.0 kJ) 

Exit Conditions 

Exit Velocity .... .... ..... ....... 9.7 mph (15.6 km/h) 

Exit Angle . 18.7° 

Final Vehicle Position ......... 47.1 ft (14.4 m) downstream 

23.4 ft. (7.1 m) left 

Vehicle Snagging .... None 

Vehicle Pocketing ..... ... ...... None 

Vehicle Stability... . .. Satisfactory 

Maximum Roll Angle .......... -2.3° 

Maximum Pitch Angle .. . 4.2° 

Maximum Yaw Angle ...... .. .. 12.1 ° 

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Occupant Risk 

Longitudinal OIV .... .... ... ... 29.5 ft/s (9.0 mis) 

Lateral OIV ... 1.6 ft/s (0.5 mis) 

Longitudinal RA .......... ..... -3.0 g 

Lateral RA ... .... .. ... .. ..... .. .. . 2.4 g 

THIV. .... ......... 29.9 ft/s (9.1 m/s) 

PHO..... .. .... ... .. ... ....... .. .. 3.2 g 

ASI ....... .... ... ...... . .. 1.12 

Test Article Deflections 

Static ... ... ... .... . ...... 5.3 ft. (1.6 m) 

Dynamic ... .. ..... . . .. . 5.3 ft. (1.6 m) 

Working Width .. . ....... 7.1 ft. (2.2 m) 

Vehicle Damage 

Vehicle Damage Scale .. 12-FD-3 

CDC ... .......... . 12FDEW2 

Maximum Intrusion ....... .. . 0.5 in. (13 mm) 

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MASH Test 2-43 Summary 

0.000 s 0.150 s 0.300 s 0.450 s 1.050 s 

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General Information Impact Conditions Occupant Risk 

Test Agency ............. .... ... KARCO Engineering, LLC. Impact Velocity .. 44.38 mph (71.42 km/h) Longitudinal OIV ... 20.7 ft/s (6.3 m/s) 

KARCO Test No .......... ..... P37355-01 Impact Angle .. 5.3° Lateral OIV. ........... .. ....... 0.7 ft/s (0.2 m/s) 

Test Designation .... .. ... ..... 2-43 Location/ Orientation .... 0.2 in. (5 mm) right of vehicle Longitudinal RA .... .. .... ..... -2.0 g 

Test Date ......................... 10/20/17 CL Lateral RA... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 1 g 

Kinetic Energy. . 329.8 kip-ft (447.1 kJ) THIV. .. ... ......... ...... ... .. ... 20.7 ft/s (6.3 m/s) 

Test Article PHD ..... ....... . . .... ....... 2.0 g 

Name/ Model. .. ... SLED mini · Exit Conditions ASI. .. ... ... ..... .. . ... ... .... .... 0.71 

Type.. Crash Cushion Exit Velocity ............ ......... N/A 

Installation Length .... . ... 152.1 ft. (46.4 m) Exit Angle.. . . . . . . . . . . ... N/A Test Article Deflections 

Terminal Length .. 88.0 in. (2235 mm) Final Vehicle Position ... . 50.3 ft (15.3 m) downstream Static ....... 9.0 ft. (2.7 m) 

Road Surface .. Concrete and Soil 5.6 ft. (1.7 m) left Dynamic .... .... .. ... .... ... .... . N/A (obstructed view) 

Vehicle Snagging ..... .. ...... None Working Width .... .. ........ .. 10.8 ft. (3.3 m) 

Test Vehicle Vehicle Pocketing. .... ... None 

Type/ Designation............. 2270P Vehicle Stability.. . ... Satisfactory Vehicle Damage 

Year, Make, and Model. ..... 2012 RAM 1500 Maximum Roll Angle.. . ... 2.1 ° Vehicle Damage Scale .. 12-FD-4 

Curb Mass . . ... . 5,014.3 lbs (2,274.5 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle ........ . 2.9° CDC ... 12FDEW3 

Test Inertial Mass... . .. 5,008.8 lbs (2,272.0 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle.. . 4.2° Maximum Intrusion..... ..... No Deformation 

Gross Static Mass .. ........... 5,008.8 lbs (2,272.0 kQ) 

Figure 2 Summary of Test 2-43 

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MASH Test 2-44 Summary 

0.000 s 0.150 s 0.300 s 0.650 s 1.100 s 

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General Information Impact Conditions Occupant Risk 

Test Agency .................... KAR CO Engineering, LLC. Impact Velocity . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 44.56 mph (71 .72 km/h) Longitudinal OIV ....... ....... 20.0 ft/s (6.1 m/s) 

KARCO Test No. ... P37352-01 Impact Angle...... ........ 20.3° Lateral OIV. ....... .. .. ..... ... .. 1.0 ft/s (0.3 mis) 

Test Designation .. .... ........ 2-44 Location/ Orientation ......... 0.7 in. (1 8 mm) left of vehicle Longitudinal RA ...... ........... -3.0 g 

Test Date ... ... ... .. ... .... .. ... 10/17/17 CL Lateral RA. ............ .. ......... 2.2 g 

Kinetic Energy .. 332.0 kip-ft (450.2 kJ) THIV. ............. ........ .. ....... 19.7 ft/s (6.0 m/s) 

Test Article PHO .. ................ ...... .. ..... . 3.4 g 

Name / Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. SLED mini Exit Conditions ASI ........... .. ...... 0.44 

Type ... ....... ............... ..... Crash Cushion Exit Velocity .. . N/A 

Installation Length ............. 152.1 ft. (46.4 m) Exit Angle .. . NIA Test Article Deflections 

Terminal Length ........ ...... .. 88.0 in. (2235 mm) Final Vehicle Position .. 58.8 ft (17.9 m) downstream Static... .. ..... ........ .33.5 ft. (10.2 m) 

Road Surface ... .. .. Concrete 31 .3 ft. (9.6 m) right Dynamic... . . .... ........ N/A (obstructed view) 

Vehicle Snagging ............ ... None Working Width .... ..... ....... 36.2 ft. (11.0 m) 

Test Vehicle Vehicle Pocketing ... ...... ... ... None 

Type/ Designation .. . ....... 2270P Vehicle Stability .. ... .. Satisfactory Vehicle Damage 

Year, Make, and Model ....... 2013 RAM 1500 Maximum Roll Angle ........... 15.1 ° Vehicle Damage Scale ........ 12-FD-3 

Curb Mass ... .. ................. 4,856.7 lbs (2,203.0 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle .......... 15.9° CDC .... . . . . . .. ... . . . ... . . . . . . . 12FDEW1 

Test Inertial Mass .............. 5,002.2 lbs (2,269.0 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle .... .. ..... -4.5° Maximum Intrusion... .. 0.6 in. (15 mm) 

Gross Static Mass ............. 5,002.2 lbs (2,269.0 kQ) 

Figure 2 Summary of Test 2-44 

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8 3 

FILL HOLE WITH TWIST LOCK LID 

D D

C C i--- 18.00 

[ 457.20] 

32.00 

[812.80] 

STEEL DROP 

T-PIN 

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECFIED: 

All DIMENSIONS ARE It~ JNCHES tmmJ. BUTTRESS THREAD TOLERANCES: 1<.0 Avemdd La Para 

FRACTIONAL X/X ? 1/16 fl.t>mm] TrafFix S..m Clt:1111.:11fc Cl\ 92673 

DEC"1AL:X.X :t: .0625" (9~0} 361-5863 DRAIN PLUG x.xx :t: .037 Devices Inc. X.XXX ? .015" ® ~(,'~;'J2t~f~~-om DEGREES: :t: 0.5° 

TITLE: 

A Traffix Water Cable Barrier A 

With Internal 

TrafFix Water Cable Barrier TL-1 & TL-2 Molded in Cables 

3. Units: Inches [mm] SIZE DWG. NO. REV DRAWN BY: OAfE: 2. Color: Orange and White Ben Langdon 3/7/16

CHECrED BY: DATE: 

FA 3/7/16 1. Material: Plastic Polyethlene B 300-236 C APPROVED BY DATE: NOTES FA 3/1/16 : UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED SHEET I OF I 

8 3 

73.00 

[1854.20] 

Pin to Pin 

77.50 

[1968.50] 

EQUIPMENT LIFTING 

THROUGH HOLES 
8 3 

D • • .....iL

- · .-- • 0 I I .... D

FRONT 

WATER FILLED 

PR IMARY ---J L 23" 

ELEMENT [584mm] 

C 

r, ,, - - .... C 

FRONT 

,..___CONTAINMENT_j 

IMPACT SLED 

UNLESS OIHEIMISE SPECIFIED : ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES[mrnl, Pard TOLERANCES : DEC~At;X.X :!: .0625" TrafFix H.IJ Avemda Ld S.J11 C/,.,•1 ,rt:11fv CA 92673 

x.xx t .032' 361 x.xxx t .015" Devices Inc. (9-'9) -5663 FAX (~9) :)$1-•no.5 DEGREES: ! o.s · ® www tr.JffixUtlvi<..·f!J-:. ,.:um

EXPLODED VIEW TITLE: 

A SLED MINI END TREATMENT SLED Mini A 

End Treatment 

SIZE DWG. NO. REV DRAWN BY: DATE: Cmstopher Jaime 11/16/16 

1. Units: Inches [mm] CHECrEOBY: DATE· 

NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED fA II/le/l e, 

B 300-249 B APPROVED II Y: DATE: fA 11/1 6/16 SHEET I OF I 

8 6 _ 3 
C 

8 3 

~=~-~ ~ \f D \ I 

23" 

[584mm] 

85 1/2" 

[2172mm] 

2 

32 1/ 2" 

[825mm] 

3 

• 

MOLDED IN 

STEEL CABLE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES[mm ]. 

TOLERANCES: 

fRACTION"X/X ! 1/16 

DECIMAL: X.X :t .0625" 

X.XX t .037 x.xxx ! .015~ 

DECREES: : 0.5 " 

A 

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION 

l 8" DIA WATER LEVEL INDICATOR ORAWNBY· DAIE: Chrislopher Jcime 11/16/16 

CHECrEDBY: DATE: 

2 CONNECTION STEEL T-PIN 

3 CIS FRAME FA 11/16/lc, 

APPROVED BY DATE: 4 SLED MINI END TREATMENT FA 11/16/16 

3 

7 

25.3/8" _Jm] 

D 

C 

l(,U Awmda Ld Par<t TrafFix S..t/1 C/1.,• 11 /t.:ll(t: Cll 92673 (!J..J !J} 36 1-5663 Devices Inc. (AX (9-i9} .)61-~20.:;i e www trJlfixc.kvic:~~ com 

TITLE: 

A 

SLED Mini CIS 

PRIMARY ELEMENT 

SIZE DWG. NO. REV 

B 300-2so C 

SHEET I OF I 
C 

8 

D 

~ I 

3in "-.. 

[76mm] 

~ 

26in 

[660mm] 

A 

T-PIN 

1. Units: Inches [mm] 

NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED 

8 

~ D 

88in 

[2227mm] 

..._ -0- -

23in 

[582mm] 

25.38in

[644.53mm] l 

l__ J 

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES[mml. 

TOLERANCES: 1{,U Avenida Ld Parc1 TrafFix --. S.m Clt.·111i:11fv CA 92673 DECW>AAL: X.X 1: .062.5" (!J-l!J} 36 J-5663 FRACTIONAL: X/X ? l/16 [l.c.mm] 

x.xx 

x.xxx ? ? 

.032' 

.015 

Devices Inc. ~ ~~(~~x?Ztf~?:om DEGREES: t O.S " 

TITLE: 

SLED Mini A

End Treatment 

Hardw are 

SIZE DWG. NO. REV DRAWN&Y: DATE: Ovislopher JOme 11/16/16 

CHECrED8Y: DATE: B 300-251 B FA 11/16/lo 

APPROVEO&Y DATE: FA 11/16/16 SHEET I OF l 

3 

C 
SLED mini ATTACHED TO 

TRAFFIX WATER CABLE BARRIER 

Cable Barrier 

End Treatment 

T-Pins 

---- Traffix 

---- Water Cable 

Barrier 

Modules 

Yellow (Orange/White) 

Water Filled 

SLED mini Module 

Containment 

Impact SLED 

MASH SLED mini End Treatment 

TrafFix 

Devices Inc. SHEET NO. DATE: 

I OF 2 4/25/ 18 
INTENDED USE 

The SLED mini i, a non-redirectiH. gating cra,h cu,hion. designed to ,hield the end ofTL- 1 and TL-2 Traffix \Yater 

Cable Barrie r. The SLED mini i, fre~ standing. doe, not require anchoring to the road ,urface. and c:in be u,ed on 

concrete. ::i,ph:ilt. g:rtl\"el. and compacted din ,urface, . The ,yqem con,iq, of rn·o main ct1mpo11e1m: one \·ello\\· \\·ater 

filled module and one Containment lmp::ict Sled (ClS). A SLED mini end treatment ,ystem for ,hielded the end of TL- 1 

and TL-2 Trafix \\"ater Cable Ba rrie r co1him. of one yello\Y \\·atc:r filled module co1rnc:cted to the ;.tee! CIS. The SLED 

mini \Yeigh, approximate!~· 1300 lb, (590 kg.) \Yhen the yello\Y module i, filled. The yellow \\·ater filled module 

contain, a fill lid. \\·hich incorporate, a pop-up float \\'ater le\·el indicator for\ i,ual!~· identil\ing that the module i, filled 

to tine appropriate k\·d. The module, lnaw a ,e1ie, of eight mating knuckle, with Yc1iically aligned concentric hole, into 

\\·hich. a ,tee! t-pin i, to be in,etted. Bolted to the front impact face on the: CIS is the directional indicator panel. The 

directional indicator panel i, a ,qnare ,hc:ct of pla,tic \Yith directional ,heeling on both ,icb. The panel can b<= attached 

to the front face on the: CI and i~ oric:nted to di· play a gore point. pa. , on the 1;gn1. or pa.. ~ on the lefi marking:. Othe,· 

(lirectional sheeting and markings are a\·ailable. The directional indicator panel contoun. to the cnn-ed hape 0JJ the 

front impact face oJJ thens and is ecured by six bolls. The 1A 'H tested and pas.. eel SLED mini en l treatment. 

d~c1;l-,c:d aoow. is u;ed iJJ conce11 \,,ith the Traffix ~'ater Cable Ban;er as described within the FH\\'A Eligibility 

Letters B-2 I and B-2 2. 

Length: 85.2 in (2.2 m) 

Width : 23.0 in (0.5 m) 

Height: 32.0 iJJ (0.8 m) 

The SLED mini for attachment to Traffix Water Cable Barrier has been fully tested to the procedure · of ASH . 

ELIGIBILITY 

FHWA Eligibility Letters: 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

TrafFix Devices, Inc. 

Corporate Headquarters 

160 Avenida La Pata 

San Clemente, CA 92673 

www.traffixdevices.com 

Phone: +1(949)-36 1-5663 

Fax: +1(949)-361-9205 

EmaiI: info@traffixdevices.com 

MASH SLED mini End Treatment 

TrafFix 

SHEET NO. DATE: Devices Inc. 

2 OF 2 4/25/ 18