Highway Cable Guardrail

Product Introduction

A fully flexible safety system consisting of 3 to 7 high-strength, pre-tensioned galvanized steel wire ropes, tubular steel posts, and end anchorages. It provides strong corrosion resistance, low foundation cost, simple installation and maintenance.

Lead Time: 3-4 weeks (depends on availability)

Features & Specifications

Fully flexible safety system with 3 to 7 high-strength pre-tensioned galvanized steel wire ropes
Equipped with tubular steel posts and end anchorages for stable installation
Delivers strong corrosion resistance for long-term outdoor use
Achieves TL3 to TL4 containment performance
Capable of redirecting small passenger cars and large vehicles
Low foundation cost, simple installation and maintenance
Suitable for soft subgrades, high-fill embankments, cliffs and undulating mountain roads
Long service life of 15 to 20 years

Check the material configuration for one kilometer project below.

Parameter Category	Specification
Core Composition	3 to 7 high-strength pre-tensioned galvanized steel wire ropes, tubular steel posts and end anchorages
Wire Rope Material	High strength galvanized steel
Post Material	Tubular steel
Surface Treatment	Hot dip galvanized
Performance Level	TL3 to TL4 containment levels
Application Scenarios	Soft subgrades, high-fill embankments, cliffs, undulating mountain roads
Service Life	15–20 years

How are guardrail materials configured per kilometer?

Layout Reference for One Kilometer Highway Guardrail Installation

For standard W-beam highway guardrail sections, steel posts are arranged with four meters center-to-center spacing for regular road segments.

One kilometer of standard guardrail requires the following components.
250 pieces of W-beam guardrail plates, 251 steel posts, 250 spacer blocks or brackets, 250 post caps, 250 sets of M16×170 bolts, 2000 sets of M16×40 bolts, 250 sets of M16×50 bolts, 250 beam gaskets and two R160 end terminals.

For high risk reinforced sections, we apply a two-meter post spacing layout to deliver enhanced anti-crash performance to match local highway design requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the service life of W‑beam highway guardrail?
The hot dip galvanized W‑beam guardrail can serve 15 to 20 years under regular outdoor conditions. Service life will decrease in coastal regions with heavy salt spray.

What surface options do you provide for highway guardrail?
We supply hot dip galvanized guardrail as standard treatment. Galvanized plus powder coating is available if customized colors are required for landscape projects.

Can we obtain customized guardrail pieces for special road layouts?
Custom straight segments curved sections and flared end terminals can be produced according to your project drawings.

What is your minimum order requirement for highway guardrail?
Minimum order quantity varies based on your overall project scale. Please submit a request quote to get tailored suggestions.