Posts Tagged ‘Traffic Cones’
Though I just started selling traffic cones, I have found rather quickly that the most popular traffic cone is the 28″ and typically weighs around 9 lbs. This may vary from person to person, but it seems to hold true at this point.
When looking for traffic cones, you will notice that a lot of times though a cone may be the same height, it is not the same weight. Manufacturers tend to change up weights depending on what they think their end users want.
Traffic Cone with or without Base?
I decided to bring up the topic of traffic cone bases because there seems to be some confusion. It depends on who makes the product, but generally, the traffic cones are made in a way that they do not need bases.
The way it works is the traffic cones are heavy enough so that they do not need bases. Of course you can always add bases to your cones if you want to but it will cost extra money to buy those bases.
Can’t Get Away From Traffic Cones
This time of year (construction season) you really can’t go on any sort of drive without seeing traffic cones. They are probably in your city or town, and on the freeway as you go to work. If you hoped you wouldn’t see them on your drive down to New Jersey for your family vacation in August, well you probably will.
If you stop by your local car wash, you will probably see green or blue traffic cones directing you to the building. Even when stopping at your son’s or daughter’s soccer practice, you will see mini traffic cones for them to dribble between. You really can’t get away from them, they are everywhere.
Traffic Cone Weights?
A traffic cone can either be made a specific weight that is suitable for a particular job, or it can have weights put on top of the base in order to keep it down. Traffic cones may need to be a certain weight for a variety of reasons. It could be that you need them to stay up to high winds.
It could be that you need them to stay up even when hit by a car, though less likely. To explore the different weight options, first find out the weight of the cone and then the accessories they offer in order to increase the weight of the traffic cone and keep it down.
Traffic Cone Issues
A traffic cone is pretty simple, so you may be surprised to see a post about traffic cone problems. Well, they do exist, and the majority of the time it has to do with the quality of the cone. One issue with traffic cones may be the material it is made out of.
Always be weary of a traffic cone that comes from China. They can become disfigured under the heat and turn different colors. Other issues include the quality of the reflective tape. Try looking into these issues before purchasing traffic cones.
Traffic Cone Problems
Traffic cones are all over the place. On the highway, in your local village, on the football field. They come in all types of colors and sizes, with different weights as well. But, sometimes people have problems with their traffic cone.
What could these problems be? Well, for one it could break or the color could fade out. If the cone has been run over chances are it is broken, and you will have to get a new one. If the cone is faded into a different color, try switching suppliers the cones could have came China.
Traffic Cones on the Side of the Road
Where are traffic cones used most? Well, chances are you can find them on the side of the road while you are taking that all-too-long drive home from or to work. Or you may see them in your local town, protecting traffic or warning traffic of a ditch.
Traffic cones can be on the side of the road, or even on the soccer field! The varieties and options on traffic cones means that there are a multitude of applications for them.
What’s a traffic cone?
Just kidding, I am sure you know what a traffic cone is, but chances are you don’t know about the different options available for traffic cones. Traffic cones can come with reflective tape, for one. Reflective tape allows a reflection to be bounced off of the cone for better visibility.
Did you know that traffic cones can have blinking lights on them? Did you know they come in over 5 different sizes, the most common being 28 inches? Do you know that some are different weights and some come with bases, or can you can get bases as an option? Well, now you do!
Safety Cones Everywhere
Chances are if you are a commuter (either to work or to school) you are dealing with a lot of construction right now on the roads. This also means you probably see safety cones everywhere. On the side of the road, in the middle of the road to direct traffic, and possibly in other places.
Safety cones may seem like the last thing you want to think about after getting home from work, but they can be very beneficial when it comes to improving our roadways. Without these traffic safety products, our roads wouldn’t be as safe.
Traffic Cone Info
Traffic cones are usually used outdoors for road work or other things that require traffic to be diverted. Sometimes traffic cones have reflective sleeves or reflective collars so that they can be seen during the night. When traffic cones have retroreflective collars, they meet the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices).
Traffic cones can range from 30 cm to over 1 m. When it comes to colors, brightness is the most important. Orange, yellow, pink, and red are the most common because of this.