The Absorb 350 Crash Cushion is designed to reduce the impact of vehicle collisions in high-risk roadside environments. By absorbing and dissipating crash energy, it helps protect motorists, roadside workers, and critical infrastructure from serious damage.
Commonly used in roadworks, temporary traffic management setups, and infrastructure projects, crash cushions provide essential protection at barrier ends, lane closures, and other roadside hazards. With nationwide availability and expert support, RPM Hire supplies Absorb 350 crash cushion hire solutions for projects across Australia.
Benefits of the Absorb 350 Crash Cushion
Roadwork and construction sites present unique safety challenges, particularly where live traffic interacts with temporary works. The Absorb 350 Crash Cushion helps reduce these risks by providing reliable impact protection Particularly on barrier ends which will typically require crash cushions or end treatments for compliance and safety reasons
Its anchor-free design allows for quick deployment without drilling into road surfaces, making it ideal for temporary traffic management applications. The system can also be relocated as site conditions change, helping contractors adapt to evolving project requirements.
Following an impact, individual components can be replaced efficiently, reducing downtime and helping maintain safe site operations. Combined with flexible configuration options for different speed environments, the Absorb 350 offers a practical solution for improving safety while minimising disruption.
Key Features
- Useable on 80 kph roads subject to site specific risk assessment and conditions
- Lightweight modular design
- Exceptional portability and highly visible
- Post impact clean up, simple and cost effective
- Water added on site
- Lengths to suit the posted speed
- No anchor to road surface, simplifying installation
- No special lifting equipment required
- Attaches to temporary concrete or steel barriers
Typical Applications
The Absorb 350 Crash Cushion is commonly used to protect exposed barrier ends, lane closures, and fixed roadside hazards. It is frequently deployed on road construction projects, bridge works, maintenance activities, and infrastructure upgrades where additional impact protection is required.
Its portable design makes it particularly effective in temporary traffic management environments, allowing contractors to quickly install, relocate, or reconfigure protection as project needs change.
The Absorb 350 crash barrier can be used at a number of different applications, see the ABSORB 350 System Configuration Chart below.
The barrier experts at RPM Hire can help with you next crash cushion hire and answer any question that you may have contact the team now on 1300 479 570 or send us a message via the online contact form.
| Weight Empty | 39kgs |
| Weight Filled | 317 kgs |
| Volume | 265L/unit |
| Length | 3-8m |
| Width | 650mm |
Call RPM Hire today on 1300 479 570 to begin your Absorb 350 hire process or contact the team via contact form.
Yes. RPM Hire have a range of approved temporary barriers available for hire including concrete barriers, BG800 steel barriers, HighwayGuard steel barrier and water filled barriers.
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Why Choose RPM Hire for Absorb Crash Cushion Hire
RPM Hire supplies road safety and traffic management equipment to projects across Australia. Our experienced team understands the challenges of managing active worksites and can help identify the right crash cushion solution for your specific requirements.
With nationwide coverage, reliable logistics, and responsive support, we make it easy to source the equipment needed to protect workers, motorists, and infrastructure. From short-term roadworks to major infrastructure projects, RPM Hire provides dependable crash cushion hire backed by industry expertise and a commitment to site safety.
Pricing & Availability
Pricing for Absorb 350 crash cushion hire depends on factors such as project duration, site location, transport requirements, and the number of units required. Availability may vary based on demand and project scheduling.
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