ABSORB-RZ Crash Cushion

Engineered for impact. Built for the Road Zipper.

Protecting barrier ends with MASH TL-3 performance and water-filled simplicity—no anchors required.

The ABSORB-RZ® is a MASH TL-3 tested, anchorless crash cushion engineered specifically for use with the Road Zipper Barrier Transfer Machine. This water-filled solution delivers reliable, impact-absorbing protection at the termination points of Quickchange® Movable Barrier (QMB™) and Reactive Tension System (RTS) barriers—making it an essential safety component for dynamic lane management systems.

Key Features

Anchorless, water-filled design for simplified deployment
Collapsible nose assembly and half-element modules designed to align with vehicles during head-on impacts
Seamless attachment to all 18" QMB and RTS barrier ends
Fully tested and MASH TL-3 compliant for proven impact performance
Compact footprint supports efficient integration into existing Road Zipper operations

Specifications

Overall Length: 39'-10" (12.14 m)
Effective Length: 36'-7" (11.15 m)
Height: 32.5" (82 cm)
Width: 24.875" (63 cm)
Configuration: 3 full elements, 7 half elements

Crash cushion confidence for the Road Zipper System.

When safety, speed, and flexibility matter most, the ABSORB-RZ delivers. Specifically designed for movable barrier systems, it protects crews and drivers without requiring anchoring or complex installation. Its water-filled construction provides reliable crash performance while maintaining the agility of the Road Zipper® system.

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Engineered for impact. Built for the Road Zipper.

Key Features

Crash cushion confidence for the Road Zipper System.

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