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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: ruSTynutz on January 07, 2021, 09:46:15 PM

Title: ‘Plastic combs’ may make wire rope safer
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 07, 2021, 09:46:15 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/BNZ9fz8/Plastic-Comb.jpg)

Recycled plastic inserts that look like combs could make wire rope barriers safer for motorcyclists,
says a long-time motorcycling advocate.

Motorcycle Safety Consultant John Nelson, 63, has long campaigned against WRBs and recently
warned of the rollout of higher wire rope barriers which could be even more dangerous to riders.

John believes he has an answer to the ongoing rollout of WRBs that many riders consider dangerous
and have referred to as “cheese graters”, people slicers”, etc.

The device, made by Indian company TDCO Design, uses recycled plastic to form a “comb” that is
inserted into the WRB with a bottom rail snapped into the bottom gap.

To continue reading, click on link: https://motorbikewriter.com/plastic-combs-may-make-wire-rope-safer/

Title: Re: ‘Plastic combs’ may make wire rope safer
Post by: richo on January 08, 2021, 07:42:25 AM

I hate the wire ropes.   This seems logical but replacement would be the safer option

Title: Re: ‘Plastic combs’ may make wire rope safer
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 08, 2021, 08:55:14 AM

I agree...but, our pigheaded Safetycrats will never admit they got it wrong and rip them out so perhaps these may help make them a little safer...  :popcorn