Installation of Optimast® MASH Frangible Sign Support for Ipswich City Council

Ipswich City Council faced a significant challenge when a storm damaged a large 10m² guide sign and its steel breakaway system. To replace the damaged sign, the council considered the Optimast® MASH frangible sign support system, known for meeting the highest MASH TL3 road safety standard and wind load capacity.

The primary challenge was to identify a frangible sign support system that not only met the rigorous MASH TL3 standards and Queensland TMR standards but also provided adequate stability for large guide signs. Additionally, the council needed a solution that could be installed efficiently and with minimal disruption to traffic flow.

Ipswich City Council Traffic Facilities Co-Ordinator, Mr Shayne Smith, collaborated with Signfix to develop a solution for the project. The sign parameters, geotechnical soil conditions, and terrain category were input into the Signfix Calculator, the results indicated that the Optimast® frangible post system was the optimal choice. The Optimast® system is engineered to adhere to the strictest road safety standards, making it ideal for supporting large guide signs.

Constructed from high-quality materials, the Optimast® system ensures long-lasting durability. Its design also facilitates easy installation, which is crucial for minimising traffic disruptions. This was a critical factor for Ipswich City Council, as they needed to complete the installation swiftly to reduce the impact on traffic.

The installation of the Optimast® system was successful, meeting all required safety standards. The project was completed with minimal traffic disruption, and the large directional guide sign is now securely in place.

Signfix’s Optimast® MASH TL3 frangible sign supports are the optimal choice for ensuring road safety and secure guide sign installations. Contact us today to learn more about our innovative solutions and how we can help you maintain safe roads.

At Signfix, road safety isn’t just a concern, it’s our mission. That’s why we’re proud to offer Signfix® and Optimast® Frangible Sign Support Structures, the only MASH TL3 compliant aluminium frangible post systems available in Australia. This prestigious certification signifies their ability to breakaway safely in collisions, minimising the risk of serious injuries for motorists and pedestrians.

Western Australia Recognises Superior Safety

Main Roads Western Australia has officially recognised Signfix® and Optimast® MASH TL3 Frangible Sign Support Structures in their Sign Specification 601G. These innovative systems are now approved for use on the entire Western Australian classified road network, setting a new standard for road safety across the state.

For more information on the Signfix® and Optimast® MASH TL3 Sign Support Systems and the Main Roads Western Australian drawings, footing designs and Sign Specification 601G, please click here.

MASH Approval: The Benchmark for Roadside Safety

MASH (Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware) establishes rigorous guidelines for evaluating road safety infrastructure. MASH TL3 signifies the highest level of compliance, ensuring exceptional breakaway performance and minimising injury risks. By choosing Signfix® and Optimast® Frangible Sign Support Structures, you’re choosing MASH-approved peace of mind.

Signfix® & Optimast®: Beyond MASH Compliance

While being the sole MASH-compliant option in Australia is a significant achievement, Signfix® and Optimast® MASH Frangible Sign Support Structures offer additional benefits::

Installation & Maintenance: Designed for quick and easy installation with minimal ongoing maintenance. Easy to replace damaged poles into existing foundations.
Superior Materials: High-grade marine grade aluminium alloy ensures exceptional durability and corrosion resistance.
Versatile Options: Available in a range of sizes and styles to adapt to diverse signage needs up to 40m2.

Austroads Safety Approved

Our Signfix® and Optimast® MASH Frangible Sign Support Structures are also approved by all state authorities, links to approvals below:

Transport for NSW
Transport and Main Roads QLD
VIC Department of Transport
Department of Infrastructure and Transport SA
ACT Roads
Tasmania State Growth
Department of Infrastructure, Planning & Logistics NT – Signfix Approval

Trusted Partner for Government & Private Projects

Our reputation for quality and performance has earned us the trust of government agencies and private businesses alike. We’ve proudly supplied MASH-compliant systems for projects like the M1 Motorway guide sign project and the Driver Reviver campaign.

Experience the Signfix® & Optimast® Difference

With over 20 years of industry experience, we offer unmatched expertise and dedication to road safety. Choose Signfix® and Optimast® – the MASH TL3 leaders in Western Australia – and ensure the safety of your roads and communities.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss how Signfix can be used in your next sign project, please call 02 4033 6500 or email sales@delnorth.com.

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Welcome to the future of signage installation!

We at Signfix are thrilled to introduce our latest innovation – the Signfix online calculator. This smart tool is designed to simplify your sign installation process by ensuring that the sign post structure specified by the Signfix online calculator meets the highest road safety standards of M.A.S.H, the pinnacle of safety criteria for signposts in the country, along with ensuring a safe wind loading capacity.

How to Use the Signfix Calculator: A Step-by-Step Guide

Identify Your Wind Speed Region: Begin by determining the wind speed region for your location. For instance, the NSW Mid North Coast falls under wind speed region A. This information can be found on the Australian Standards Wind Regions Map.
Select the Terrain Category: Choose a terrain category that best describes your sign’s location. For areas like acreage and suburban housing, TC2.5 is a suitable choice.
Determine Soil Foundation Type: Enter your soil foundation type. We recommend consulting a geotechnical engineer beforehand to understand your site’s soil foundation.
Measure Your Sign: Accurately measure the width and height of your sign in metres and input these dimensions.
Choose the Number of Posts: Decide on the number of posts for your sign.
Enter Mounting Height: Input the distance from the ground to the bottom of the sign. Remember, the minimum mounting height is 2.1 metres.
Post Spacing Value: This value will be automatically calculated based on the width of the sign and the number of posts.
Calculate & Receive Details: Finally, select ‘Calculate’ and enter your details. You will receive a detailed Signfix or Optimast post calculation with footing details in your email.

Need Assistance? We’re Here to Help!

We understand that navigating new tools can be challenging. If you have any questions or need assistance with the Signfix calculator, don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the support you need to make your signage project a success. Give us a call on 1300 174 463 or email us at sales@signfix.com.au – we’re here to help you every step of the way!

Experience the ease and reliability of the Signfix calculator today and elevate your signage solutions to new heights!

At Signfix, we take pride in providing the highest level of safety for motorists and pedestrians with our MASH TL3 approved frangible sign support systems. Our Optimast® Frangible sign support and Signfix® Frangible sign support structures are engineered to meet the most demanding traffic applications, ensuring reliable and predictable impact performance. Tested and approved by the Austroads Safety Barrier Assessment Panel (ASBAP), these systems are designed for use on Australian and New Zealand road networks, making them the only MASH approved options in Australia.

Optimast® Frangible Sign Support System

The Optimast® Frangible sign support system has been proven in the UK, Germany, and France, and it meets or exceeds the MASH testing thresholds for frangible structures. It has successfully undergone rigorous impact testing by a leading FHWA accredited testing agency, and it has been shown to provide occupant impact velocities below the preferred 3.0m/s thresholds and occupant ride-down decelerations below the preferred 15.0g threshold.
The Optimast® Frangible sign support system is easy to install, and it can be easily replaced if damaged. It is also structurally designed to support large directional signs of up to 40m2.
The Optimast® Frangible sign support system consists of an extruded aluminium mast, shear bolts, and a base plate. The mast is delivered fully assembled, and the base plate is simple to install with foundation bolts onto an anchor cradle socket set into a concrete foundation.
The Optimast® Frangible sign support system is also equipped with a wind chart system that allows installers to easily determine the optimal pole configuration (number of poles and size) for a given site. Clear instruction manuals are also provided.

Signfix® Frangible Sign Support Structure

The Signfix® Frangible sign support structures are also a MASH TL3 approved system, and it offers the same high level of safety as the Optimast system. It is made from strong, corrosion resistant aluminium, and it is easy to install and maintain.

The Signfix® Frangible sign support structures consist of lightweight extruded aluminium components that are easy to handle and convenient to transport. It is simple to install with no specialist equipment required, and props are not required for installing ground sleeves and larger poles during the foundation hardening process.

Damaged poles are easily removed, and replacement poles can be re-installed into existing sleeve foundations. The Signfix® Frangible sign support structures also comes with a wind chart system, clear instruction manuals, and a QR code on ground sleeves for easy installation instructions.

Contact us today to learn more about our MASH TL3 approved frangible sign support systems and how we can help you keep your signs safe and secure!

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At Signfix, we believe that road safety is a shared responsibility. That’s why we take pride in being the sole supplier of MASH compliant frangible post systems in Australia. Our products are specifically designed to break away in a controlled manner during collisions, significantly reducing the risk of severe injuries to both motorists and pedestrians.

What is MASH approval?

MASH (Manual of Assessing Safety Hardware) is a set of guidelines that help ensure that road signs and other road furniture structures are safe in the event of a collision. All MASH approved products have undergone rigorous testing and certification processes to meet these standards.

Why is it important to use MASH approved products?

Using MASH approved products offers several key advantages:

Controlled breakaway: MASH compliant products are engineered to break away in a controlled manner, minimising the potential for serious harm to individuals involved in a collision.
Certified safety standards: these products have been extensively tested and certified to meet the minimum acceptable standards for road furniture structures, ensuring their reliability and effectiveness.
Durability: MASH approved products are constructed from high-quality materials that can withstand the harsh conditions of the Australian environment.

Why choose Signfix?

Apart from being the exclusive supplier of MASH approved frangible sign support systems in Australia, using Signfix offers numerous additional benefits:

Austroads Safety approved: our products are approved by several state authorities including Transport for NSW, Transport and Main Roads QLD, VIC Department of Transport, ACT Roads & Tasmania State Growth.
Superior material quality: our products are crafted from high-grade aluminium, providing corrosion resistance and exceptional durability.
Easy installation and maintenance: our products are designed for hassle-free installation and minimal maintenance requirements, ensuring efficiency and convenience.
Versatile options: we offer a wide range of sizes and styles to suit various signage needs, allowing you to find the perfect fit for your requirements.

We have earned a reputation as a trusted supplier to both government agencies and private businesses, establishing long-lasting relationships based on our consistent delivery of quality products and exceptional performance. Our MASH approved frangible sign support systems have been used in several government projects such as the M1 Motorway guide sign project and the Driver Reviver campaign.

What sets Signfix apart from the competition?

When you choose Signfix as your frangible sign post structure system provider, you gain access to our unmatched advantages as the industry leader. With over 20 years in the industry, we bring unparalleled expertise and a deep understanding of the field to every project.

At Signfix, our unwavering commitment is to offer our customers the safest and most dependable signage solutions available. As Australia’s exclusive supplier of MASH compliant frangible posts and signage systems, we take pride in ensuring road safety.

Contact us today to learn more about our comprehensive range of MASH approved frangible sign support systems and discover how we can help you enhance road safety.

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The Project

Capital Lines and Signs and JSK Concrete and Excavations both ACT based companies, were tasked with installing two large directional guide signs in Canberra, ACT. The signs were 16m2 and 18m2 in size, and required frangible supports that met the highest MASH TL3 standards for wind loading capacity.

The Challenge

The challenge was to find a frangible sign support system that not only complied with the stringent MASH TL3 standards but also provided sufficient stability for the large guide signs. Moreover, they needed a solution that provided easy and efficient installation while minimising disruptions to traffic flow.

Our Solution

Signfix recommended our Optimast® MASH TL3 frangible sign supports as the best solution. The Optimast® system is designed to meet strictest road safety standards and specifications, making it the perfect choice for supporting large guide signs.

The Optimast® system is also made from high-quality materials, ensuring long-lasting durability. It is also easy to install, minimising traffic disruptions. This was a critical factor for Capital Lines and Signs, as they needed to complete the installation as quickly as possible to minimise the impact on traffic.

The Optimast® system was successfully installed, and it met all necessary safety standards. The installation was completed with minimal disruption to traffic, and the two large directional guide signs are now safely in place.

Capital Lines and Signs successfully installed Optimast® MASH TL3 frangible sign supports for the two large directional guide signs in Canberra, ACT. The system met all necessary safety standards, and the installation was completed with minimal disruption to traffic.

When it comes to ensuring road safety and secure guide sign installations, Signfix’s Optimast® MASH TL3 frangible sign supports are the optimal choice.

Contact us today to discover more about our innovative solutions and to learn more about how we can help you keep your roads safe.

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Signfix is a renowned Australian manufacturer with a rich legacy spanning almost 20 years, and we are thrilled to be a part of the upcoming Australian Made Week 2023. This nationwide campaign, scheduled from Monday the 15th to Sunday the 21st of May 2023, aims to promote and celebrate genuine Australian products, while encouraging consumers to support local manufacturers and growers. As a leader in roadside safety products, Signfix takes immense pride in its Australian-made credentials and unwavering commitment to supporting local communities across Australia.

We recognise the significance of manufacturing in Australia at Signfix. By manufacturing our products locally, we not only support local jobs and communities, but also ensure that our customers receive high-quality and reliable products. Our manufacturing, warehousing facilities, and supply chains are all based in Australia, enabling us to maintain stringent quality control measures that exceed Australian standards.

As part of Australian Made Week 2023, Signfix is excited to utilise the exclusive promotional materials provided by Australian Made to highlight our Australian credentials. We proudly display the Australian Made logo on our products and packaging, showcasing our unwavering commitment to manufacturing in Australia and supporting the local economy.

At Signfix, our dedication to manufacturing in Australia goes beyond just business, as we firmly believe in contributing to the growth and development of our local communities. By supporting local manufacturing, we create employment opportunities, foster innovation, and help build a sustainable future for Australia.

We are thrilled to be a part of Australian Made Week 2023 and urge everyone to actively prioritise purchasing genuine Australian products, supporting local manufacturers and growers, and celebrating the spirit of Australian manufacturing. Let us come together and show our unwavering support for Australian-made products during Australian Made Week 2023, as together, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and prosperous Australia.

To learn more about our innovative range of Australian manufactured products, please contact our team at 1300 174 463 or email sales@signfix.com.

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The Project

Signfix was recently approached by Barrier Signs to provide frangible sign supports for a large 25m2 directional guide sign along the M1 Motorway in Cundletown on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Our challenge was to find frangible sign supports that met specific safety standards.

The Challenge

Barrier Signs needed frangible sign supports that met frangibility and wind loading capacity requirements. After careful consideration, we recommended Optimast MASH TL3 frangible sign supports as the best solution. The Optimast system is designed to meet the safest road standards specifications, maximising road safety for road users in the area, while minimising traffic disruptions due to the ease of installation.

Our Solution

We provided the solution with Optimast 244mm x 8.0m MASH TL3 frangible signposts. These signposts are on the TfNSW Approved Safety Barriers specification and provided the necessary support for the large guide sign for TfNSW. The Optimast system was designed to meet the frangibility and wind loading capacity requirements for the sign support, ensuring maximum safety for all road users.

Our stock maintenance of the Optimast system ensured a fast and economical solution for the client. This meant that the installation was completed with minimal disruption to traffic, and the guide sign was installed safely and securely, meeting all necessary safety standards.

If you have a similar project that requires frangible sign supports or any other road safety equipment, please do not hesitate to contact us at Signfix. Our experienced team is always ready to provide you with expert advice and high-quality products that meet all necessary safety standards. We are committed to ensuring maximum road safety for all road users, and we would be honoured to help you with your next project. Contact us today to learn more!

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The Driver Reviver campaign, aimed at reducing fatigue-related accidents on Australian roads, has been a long-standing initiative of the Australian Government. The campaign, run by dedicated volunteers, operates more than 180 rest stops across the country, providing free tea, coffee and biscuits to drivers to help them stay alert and focused during their travels.

Recently, the Driver Reviver campaign has implemented new signage on the NSW Road Network, examples of these pictured are the Medowie and Ourimbah rest areas on the M1 Motorway. The new signage features the Optimast® Frangible Sign Support Structure from Signfix, a leading provider of road safety products in Australia and were installed by G&B Signs and Services.

The Optimast® Frangible Sign Support Structure is designed to be passively safe, meaning it is engineered to break away in the event of a collision, reducing the risk of injury or death to motorists. The product range has been extensively tested by a leading FHWA testing facility and is MASH compliant and approved by Austroads Safety Barrier Assessment Panel (ASBAP) for use on Australia and New Zealand road networks. These signposts are also on the TfNSW Approved Safety Barriers specification.

The Optimast® Frangible Sign Support Structure is engineered for reliability and longevity, with an easy-to-install design that is both economical and quick to specify.

The implementation of the Optimast® Frangible Sign Support Structures for the Transport for NSW Driver Reviver project on the NSW Road Network is a significant step forward in road safety. By using MASH compliant signage, the Driver Reviver campaign is demonstrating a commitment to reducing the risk of accidents and injuries on the roads.

In addition to the Driver Reviver campaign, the Optimast® Frangible Sign Support Structure is suitable for use in a range of road safety applications. With its passively safe design and MASH compliance, the Optimast® Frangible Sign Support Structure is a reliable and effective solution for ensuring the safety of motorists on Australian roads.

Signfix is proud to have been a part of the Driver Reviver campaign rollout, where the Optimast® Frangible Sign Support Structure was specified. As a leading provider of road safety products in Australia, we are committed to delivering high-quality and reliable solutions that meet the latest safety standards. The use of our product on this important campaign demonstrates our dedication to road safety and our commitment to working with partners to make Australian roads safer for everyone.

To find out more about MASH Approved products, give us a call on 1300 174 463 or email us at sales@signfix.com.au.