Archive for July, 2013
What exactly are traffic delineators?
If you are reading this you probably are trying to figure out what traffic delineators are because you were asked to purchase some yet have never heard of them before. Well, the image to the left is one of the more common delineators, it’s basically just a taller traffic cone (typically 42″ versus a 28″ traffic cone) that is a straight up and down post.
The yellow/white bands at the top of the posts are reflective, making them easier to be seen. Also, these require bases to stand up properly, which are not pictured here. They range from 8lb to 20lbs typically, I would recommend 12lbs or higher.
The top of the delineators can either be flat top, Ringtop, T Top, etc. Ringtops and T Tops or Grabber Tops are easier to pick up and move from the top handle, or thread rope/caution tape through.
We carry a few different versions of delineators click here to see our selection.
Reflective tape is usually used in the traffic safety industry to make the products easier to be seen during the day and night. The reflective collars as they can be called, are usually at the top of the product and can be seen on traffic cones, traffic barricades and more.
I would also like to point out there is reflective sheeting like what is pictured to the left, where it is an orange and white stripe and this is typically seen on a barricade. Now a straight orange or straight white colored reflective collar is something you will see on traffic cones or delineators.
There are also different grades: Engineer grade is the most basic but works for most applications. Hi Intensity sheeting is one step above, will reflect more and costs more. Diamond grade has the highest amount of reflective and will cost the most.