ALPHA DXM Truck Mounted Attenuator

Report Number(s): TR-P41361-01-B

Description: The ALPHA DXM is a mobile crash cushion attached to the rear of a support vehicle. It is attached on shadow or advanced warning vehicles upstream of moving operations or as a barrier vehicle for stationary work zones. It is designed to be used on support vehicles with a minimum weight of 12,200 lbs and a maximum weight of 26,500 lbs. The APLHA DXM consists of backup and support assembly and the DXM cartridge assembly with LED lighting. The energy absorbing and structural portion of the ALPHA DEM cartridge assembly consists of a fabricated aluminum cell structure with a powder coated exterior finish. The ALPHA DXM cartridge assembly bolts to the backup and support assembly that attaches to the rear frame of the support vehicle with quick release pins. The backup and support structure is fabricated from powder coated, structural steel.

Test Level: 2

Eligibility Letter: CC-173

System Type: other

MASH Test Number: 2-50, 2-51, 2-52, 2-53

Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Proprietary

Pass/Fail: Pass

Evaluation: Full-Scale Crash Testing

Sponsor: Valtir