Archive for February, 2010
Safety cones
There are many types of safety cones out there, in fact, probably more than you knew existed. For example, did you know they make key chain safety cones? Some traffic cones are as little as 2″ and have phrases on them like “FOLLOW ME” or “MY ZONE DO NOT ENTER”. There are flashing traffic cones, even glow in the dark traffic cones.
Safety cones come in all types of colors as well: Blue, green, yellow, fluorescent green, etc. As noted in one of my earlier posts, a lot of times car washes will have traffic cones in different colors. Another place you may find colored safety cones: one the soccer field – or football, or lacrosse etc. They are very common in sports, especially during practice.
Traffic message boards and theft
A lot of kids, especially in college, think it’s funny to steal traffic cones or other traffic safety products. The problem is, they don’t realize how much these products cost. For example, those big LED boards you see on the side of the highway (traffic message boards) can cost over $20,000. So smashing a message board, rolling it into the woods, or doing other damaging things can lead to more trouble than you think.
In fact, believe it or not, there have been books written about student pranks. Student misbehavior is very common on campuses, especially campuses known for binge drinking. Stealing a traffic sign or vandalizing a message board may be funny, but realize that if caught you could get in way more trouble than initially expected.
Delineator Posts, and all the various forms
There are lots of types of delineator posts out there, so before you choose your post too fast, check out some of the options available. There are “T-top” delineators” and “open top” delineators, the t-top ones are good because you can grab them easier at the top, and the open top ones are just flat on the top and more traditional. Industry heights are roughly; 18″, 28″, 36″, 39″ and 42″.
Reflective tape is very common on these, usually two 3 or 4″ bands. Posts usually come in orange, yellow or white, and switching between colors is not going to mean ordering a large quantity. Posts are usually designed with a lip that comes out at the bottom so it stands alone, but bases are always a good idea – just look out for those shipping costs!
Traffic cones – industry options
Traffic cones usually have a few options available, so when you are updating your inventory, it’s important to know what your choices are. The first and most obvious option is the size of the traffic cone. They usually range from 6″ to 36″, the industry generally makes them in 6″, 12″, 18″, 28″ and 36″. Again, before picking the exact type of cone you want, it’s important to see the specs of the job.
Reflective collars (or reflective tape) is very popular, because traffic cones are usually used on roads (although sometimes people use sports cones). Usually people choose a 4″ and a 6″ band on their cones, but customizing is always an option as well. Weights are also important because you want to make sure the cone doesn’t fall over. 10lb is the most common for the taller cones. The least common option is changing the color from the standard orange to something like flourescent green or yellow, commonly used around car washes. Higher quantities are usually required for this.