Jersey Barriers: Names and Variations

by Tamis Corp | Jul 12, 2018 | Traffic Safety

Your drive down the state expressway is made all the safer because of the modular concrete barriers which separate the lanes on the highway. Did you ever wonder what these things are called or if it had a name at all? It might come as a surprise to many that these...

Guardian Plastic Safety Barriers

by Tamis Corp | Jul 12, 2018 | Traffic Safety

Guardian plastic construction barriers are a light-weight water filled safety barrier which is used around construction sites and other areas where crowd control is required. These plastic safety barriers can be easily installed in areas that have to be secured. The...

Plastic Jersey Barriers on Track at Dune Racing Site

by Tamis Corp | Jul 12, 2018 | Case Studies, Traffic Safety

A private racing track in Winterhaven, California is demonstrating a unique use for Plastic Jersey barriers. The sand dune track, owned by Ron Pratte, the nationally-recognized businessman famous for his car collection, utilizes hundreds of Plastic Jersey barriers to...

New Interlock Blocks Create Temporary Walls

by Tamis Corp | Jul 11, 2018 | Product Spotlight, Traffic Safety

The Guardian Interlock Block is a new style of barricade which creates temporary walls to secure construction zones, highway work zones, or other places needing extra security. These stackable polyethylene blocks (each three-feet high, 4-feet long, and 2-feet wide)...

Jersey Barrier History

by Tamis Corp | Feb 12, 2014 | Traffic Safety

Jersey barriers are ubiquitous structures existing on almost every type of road that has traffic movement. These are safety measures that help separate lanes of traffic, minimize damage to the vehicle and injuries to its occupants, and redirect the vehicle back into...

Plastic Jersey Deflection Test

by Tamis Corp | Jun 13, 2011 | Traffic Safety

Plastic Jersey – an Effective Alternative for Concrete Jersey Barrier Especially for short-term usage, Plastic Jersey Barrier is a viable alternative to concrete Jersey Barrier – especially when considering overall safety in the work zone and potential insurance and...