Reusable high molecular weight/high density polyethylene guardrail

An impact diminishing guardrail system, the guardrail system comprising:

• a plurality of stanchions, the stanchions engaging the ground;
• a plurality of connector sleeves, the connector sleeves encompassing the stanchions;
• a horizontal barrier, the barrier engaging the connector sleeves;
• and
• a plurality of location devices, the location devices supporting the connector sleeves on the stanchions for slideable movement relative thereto.

An impact diminishing guardrail system, the guardrail system comprising:

• a plurality of stanchions;
• a plurality of connector sleeves, the connector sleeves encompassing the stanchions;
• a horizontal barrier, the barrier traversing the connector sleeves;
• and
• a plurality of location means for supporting the connector sleeves on the stanchions for enabling the connector sleeves to slide off the stanchions upon the impact of an object against said barrier.

An impact diminishing guardrail system, the guardrail system comprising:

• a plurality of stanchions;
• a plurality of connector sleeves, one of said plurality of connector sleeves encompassing one of said plurality of stanchions;
• a horizontal barrier, the barrier engaging the connector sleeves;
• a plurality of spacers, one of the plurality of spacers located within one of said plurality of connector sleeves and each of said spacers engaging one of said plurality of stanchions;
• and
• a plurality of location devices, the location devices having a contact surface with at least a portion of one of said connector sleeves sitting on one of said contact surfaces to limit movement of said connector sleeve in one direction and allow movement of said connector sleeve in an opposite direction.