Lane Separators
Because of this, it is extremely important that motorists comply with speed limits in school zones when children are coming and going to school. Unfortunately, some do not.
ELTEC’s retractable speed hump helps ensure motorists will slow down when the school zone flashing beacons are initiated and ON. Multiple models of ELTEC’s programmable time clocks with an additional control circuit triggers the speed hump to rise compelling drivers to slow down. The hump has adjustable heights based on the MPH of the street. A timer allows the customer to program the deflation process, so all speed humps are flush with the street when the beacons go OFF/stop flashing.
The cost of the retractable speed hump is comparable to a standard hump which doesn’t have the benefit and option of controlling its effectiveness. No longer does the traffic hump irritate drivers when it’s not needed at certain hours of the day.
Lift Begins when beacons turn ON
16 Seconds to inflate to full pressure
Retracts before signals stop flashing
Average deflation: 50 seconds per hump
Humps flush with street when signals turn OFF
Adjustable timer for deflation period: allows for multiple units
Adjustable heights: 1/2” to 3” at 1⁄4” increments
MPH contributing factor to hump height
Maximum ramp angle 22.5° at 3” lift
Flexible installation configuration
Multiple units installed in series to accommodate any number of lanes
Flexible Drainage Options:
Connect to Existing Storm Water System
Drainage Ditch
French Box Drain
Environmentally Green
Power Options: DC (Solar Powered) or AC
Airbag: No Hydraulic Fluids
Installation Guides
Technical Information
Overall dimensions: 11’ L x 3’-9” W x 81⁄2” H
Hump dimensions: 9’-8” L x 26” W x 1/2” to 3” H
Construction elements
Lifting points on all four corners
1⁄2” steel plate construction
8” stabilization plates: prevents road deterioration
Nelson studs: centered, 12” apart
“The MUTCD does not contain any provisions regarding where to use or how to design speed humps. From the MUTCD perspective, speed humps are considered to be roadway features, not traffic control devices. However, if a decision is made to implement speed humps on a particular roadway, the MUTCD has provisions about the warning signs (see Section 2C.29) and the pavement markings (see Sections 3B.25 and 3B.26) that are associated with the use of speed humps.”
Bruce E. Friedman, P.E.
Transportation Specialist, MUTCD Team
Office of Operations
Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE | Washington, DC 20590
Designed for 80,000 Pound Impact at 3” Lift
Handles full impact of fully loaded 18-wheeler (80,000 lbs.)
Air compressor: 14.3 cfm, 12 VDC
Airbag: 30,000 lbs. of lift at 30 psi
Capable of lifting five units in less than one minute at full 3” Lift at 30 psi
Connects to air source with 3000 psi direct-bury hose
Safety and Emergency
Traffic
Lighting
980 North Federal Highway, Suite 110, Boca Raton, FL 33432