Scorpion Trailer Attenuator

Scorpion® Trailer Attenuator
NCHRP-350 Tested for all mandatory and optional offset tests

10002 Series

Features

• Successfully NCHRP 350 tested for all mandatory and optional offset tests

• Only Trailer Attenuator, tested and approved when attached to a 10,000 lb host vehicle
(caution – forward roll of host vehicle was 64’ when impacted by a 4,500 lb truck traveling at 63.5 mph)

• Single point attachment to standard 20 Ton (minimum) rated pintle hook is quick and easy

• Requires little or no modification to host vehicle or additional mounting hardware (1/2” thick x 32” wide minimum pintle hook mounting plate required)

• Telescoping Anti-Rotational System (TARS™) minimizes Scorpion Trailer rotation during angled impacts and prevents trailer separation from host vehicle

• The Scorpion’s proven modular design crushes in progressive stages allowing quick and economical replacement of damaged parts

• The unique curved design gives full width protection to the back of the host vehicle and protects the “coffin corners” of the truck

• Rear axle placement improves trailer stability and prevents the tail from “bottoming out” on driveways or uneven surfaces

• Overall length of Scorpion Trailer Attenuator is only 17’ 5” – the shortest on the market

• Integrated electric brake system comes standard on Scorpion Trailer – brakes are automatically activated in the event of trailer separation or hitch failure

• Available in a shorter (12’ 7”) lower speed TL-2 (45 mph) model, which is ideal for congested city streets or where posted speeds are 45 mph or less

• Optional Arrow or Message Board can easily be attached to Scorpion Trailer Attenuator

Specifications

                          TL-2                 TL-3

Length           12' 7"               17' 5"
Width              96"               96"
Height             36"               36"
Weight        1,469 lbs        1,900 lbs

Telescoping Anti-Rotation System (TARS™)

The Scorpion Trailer attaches directly to the pintle hook. It does not require additional installation, or truck modification, beyond standard factory installed pintle hook and 1/2” steel frame plate.

Anti-Rotation Arms

Upon impact, two heavy duty anti-rotation arms are driven against the frame plate, preventing angular rotation of the Scorpion Trailer during an accident.

TL-3; 3-52 Offset Test — 4,500 lb vehicle impacts 20,000 lb host vehicle at 62.5 mph (100 kph

Beginning of impact

Mid-point of impact

End of impact

1. Steel tongue section including TARS™

2. Aluminum strut section

3. Aluminum cartridge section

4. Axle wheel assembly

5. Curved re-directing aluminum tubes