Posts Tagged ‘construction cones’
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 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.