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| Al Grade: | 5052 | Size In Mm*mm: | 1200*2400 Or Customized |
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| Corrosion Resistance: | Anodized, Passivated | Application: | Impact Absorping |
| Product Name: | Impact Attenuator | Thickness: | Up To 80 Mm |
5052 Aluminum Honeycomb Crash Attenuator with Low Peak Force for Truck Mounted Attenuator Safety
Pasia Industries, a professional advanced honeycomb core innovator and manufacturer, delivers versatile honeycomb-based products to the global market with more than 20 years of experience. The energy absorption honeycomb core can be produced based on conventional process with glue bonding or innovative process with machinery production with limited usage of special glue to obtain special performance such as high temperature resistance, chemical resistance etc. With sufficient technical know-how and experience, a wide range of standard and custom honeycomb energy absorbers for various applications are successfully delivered to clients with different cell sizes, core densities, crush strengths shapes and sizes. Aluminum honeycomb is the perfect material for energy absorption applications due to its high strength-to-weight ratio. It also has excellent moisture and corrosion resistance.
The 5052 aluminum honeycomb crash attenuator is a high-performance energy-absorbing solution engineered specifically for truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) safety applications. Built with a 5052 aluminum honeycomb core, this attenuator delivers low peak force during impact while maximizing energy absorption through controlled progressive crushing. It is designed to protect drivers, passengers, road maintenance crews, and equipment in highway work zones and mobile barrier operations.
Unlike rigid crash cushions that transfer a sharp initial impact load, this honeycomb attenuator deforms in a predictable, staged manner. The hexagonal aluminum cells buckle progressively, converting kinetic energy into plastic deformation energy. This results in a smoother deceleration curve, reduced occupant injury risk, and improved truck-mounted attenuator safety performance.
Key Features
· 5052 aluminum honeycomb core for high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance
· Low peak force to reduce initial impact severity
· Progressive crushing behavior for controlled deceleration
· High specific energy absorption per unit mass
· Lightweight and easy to install on TMA systems
· Weather-resistant aluminum construction suitable for outdoor highway use
· Customizable cell size, density, and dimensions to match specific TMA requirements
Technical Highlights
· Material: 5052 aluminum honeycomb
· Cell configuration: hexagonal honeycomb structure
· Energy absorption mode: axial progressive buckling
· Impact behavior: low initial peak force, stable mean crushing force
· Optional cell sizes: 6.35 mm, 19 mm, or customized
· Optional densities and wall thicknesses for tailored crash performance
· Designed for integration into truck-mounted attenuator frames and crash cushions
Applications
· Truck-mounted attenuators (TMAs)
· Road maintenance vehicles
· Highway construction and work zones
· Mobile crash barriers
· Rear-end collision protection systems
· Traffic control and safety vehicles
Specifications:
Pasia Honeycomb Energy Absorbers can be supplied based on the cell size, foil thickness and layer, aluminum grade, width and length etc. The shape and parts can be also customized as per the request from client. The crush strength can be achieved on the performance of the foil thickness and special structure.
| Density Range (pound per cubic foot) | Cell size range (diameter inch) | Alloy | Foil thickness (mm) | Foil layers |
| 1-10 | 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 3/4, 3/16 etc | 3003/5052 | 0.04, 0.05, 0.06, 0.08, 0.1 | Single, double or triple |
| Sample Lot | Specification | D1.5-(0.05+0.05)-3003 | |
| Client | Standard | ||
| Required Value | Conclusion | Plain Crushing Strength: 9.6MPa | |
| Tested By | Time |
Testing Item: Aluminum Honeycomb Plain Crushing Strength
Testing Data
| Serial | Sample Name | Width(mm) | Length(mm) | Maximum Loading(N) | Crushing Strength(MPa) |
| Aluminum Honeycomb Core | 49.0 | 48.0 | 27487.99 | 9.70 | |
| Aluminum Honeycomb Core | 50.0 | 48.0 | 31790.69 | 9.57 | |
| Aluminum Honeycomb Core | 48.0 | 48.0 | 24778.45 | 9.59 | |
| Aluminum Honeycomb Core | 48.0 | 50.0 | 30205.60 | 9.52 | |
| Max Value | 50.0 | 50.0 | 31790.69 | 9.70 | |
| Min Value | 48.0 | 48.0 | 24778.45 | 9.52 | |
| X-bar | 48.8 | 48.5 | 28565.68 | 9.60 |
Testing Curve:
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