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Poles for impact resistant signs

The engineering firm SAEDI Srl was founded in 2012 in Sarentino, Alto Adige (Italy), in order to develop road sign poles and parking bollards that can bend, so they are not damaged when struck by vehicles. Today, SAEDI Srl offers its innovative road safety and street furniture solutions to the public administration as well as private companies. Our customers include small municipalities and metropolitan cities in Italy, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Our biggest projects have been carried out in the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Singapore, Russia and Canada.

Inventor of the first flexible pole for impact resistant signs SAEDI Srl is specialised in developing and manufacturing poles for vertical road signs, parking bollards, road poles and arched bollards, with a particular focus on models featuring the patented Augustaflex® system with disc spring technology.

Damaged and uprooted signs: the most common problem on Italy’s roads Sign maintenance is particularly important in “critical” locations where a sign is frequently damaged and needs to be repaired each time, typically using public money. ■ Unstable poles in disrepair ■ Signs not visible ■ Laborious and costly maintenance Every urban space has thousands of road signs and bollards spread throughout the landscape. Their maintenance and effectiveness are the responsibility and top priority of the road operator. Damage to vertical signs mainly occurs due to: ■ driver carelessness and heavy...

Particular focus on the pole: the element of signs which Is damaged first in the event of impact. Given their proximity to moving vehicles, the poles are frequently damaged. Even the smallest impact with a vehicle causes the pole to lean over. Costs more in terms of repair and maintenance. The pole is different to other elements of a sign because installation and repair cost far more than the purchase price. Like other road infrastructure, poles must be chosen on the basis of the cost of the life cycle rather than the price of the object itself. Purchase cost versus installation cost...

Augustaflex® For safer and more sustainable roads that look cutting edge The poles and bollards featuring the patented Augustaflex® system with disc spring technology have been designed for critical areas that are frequently damaged on urban and non-urban roads like car parks, pavements, traffic island flowerbeds and more. Thanks to the Augustaflex® flexible system, in the event of impact the pole flexes and returns immediately to its initial vertical position In the event of impact, the poles flex and return immediately to their initial vertical position without getting damaged. Over the...

CASE study. Cologne, Germany How much does it cost to maintain a specific sign and how much is saved with Augustaflex®? Maintenance costs associated with a road sign (replacement/alignment of the pole, repair/replacement of the plinth) Before Augustaflex After Augustaflex Cologne, Albin-Köbis-Straße The sign is installed near a crossroads. In one year, between 3 and 4 repairs were needed, with costs ranging from €90 for alignment of the pole to €208 for replacement of the pole and plinth. In just three years, the costs added up to €1608. In 2013, the decision was made to install the pole...

Benefits of poles with Augustaflex®: ■ Improved road safety, poles in an exact vertical position, visible signs ■ They flex and remain intact after impact. Signs are always kept fully functioning ■ Notable savings in the medium and long term for maintenance and repair costs ■ Tidy roads that look cutting edge ■ Extreme durability and sustainability Poles with the Augustaflex® system can flex up to 90 degrees Augustaflex® products are certified to CE EN 12899 Choose the most suitable model for the requirements Lower transportation costs, total height of the pole based on requirements. The...

Traffic islands and flowerbeds Refuge islands Roundabouts Loading/unloading zones for HGVs Car parks Pedestrian zones Loading/unloading zones Flexible upright for smooth or anti-rotation poles Flexible upright for smooth or anti-rotation poles Smooth pole with integrated flexible system Standard heights: H120, H160, H290: Custom heights: + warranty extended to 5 years for the flexible system Diameter Recommended application Bending strength Max bending angle: Resistance to high-speed impact Material Certification Warranty Maximum height of the flexible pole or flexible upright with pole, cm...

Augustaflex® prevent damage to signs and the resulting costs Impact resistant signs and bollards featuring the Augustaflex® system help to improve road safety and the appearance of cities. Road signs are increasingly more important for road safety and must always be fully functioning and clear. The application of impact resistant signs allows public administrations and private companies to make significant savings on replacing signs due to damage, especially in the most critical areas of the road such as roundabouts, car parks, traffic islands and refuge islands. The benefits also include...

Historical centres Special requirements Our technical office is always available to meet your special requirements. Height restriction barriers with the integrated flexible system Recommended model: Augustaflex flexible upright Refuge islands Poles with reduced rigidity. Model: PPS, D42mm, H30—100cm Recommended model: Robinson90 pole with integrated flexible system, H160cm Shopping centre car parks Flexible steel arched bollards for pedestrians and safety Recommended model: Robinson90 pole with integrated flexible system, H290cm

Ask about impact resistant bollards featuring the Augustaflex® system The first and only impact resistant steel bollards, designed for critical areas of the road: ■ flex on impact ■ rigid and secure ■ do not require maintenance or repairs ■ drastically reduce maintenance costs ■ up to 5 year warranty Our contact details: SAEDI SRL Grosso 48/B, Sarentino, 39058 Italy - Alto Adige (BZ) VAT no. 02759700210 Tel.: +39 0471 1800 359 info@saedi-group.com www.augustaflex.com