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Looper Tubes
Looper tubes give an alternative to delineator posts because they both provide a way of channelizing traffic. There are a bunch of traffic safety items that fall into the category of ‘channelizers’. This could be traffic drums, traffic barrels, delineator posts, or looper tubes.
Looper tubes are used to let traffic know where and where not to go. They can either have a base on them or they can be mounted to the pavement. They also have many different options for colors.
Delineator Post Mounting
A delineator post can be mounted or can have a base. Typically they are purchased with a base, but you can buy epoxy which is a sticky glue like substance on a pad that you stick between the bottom of the delineator and pavement or concrete.
A delineator post is most likely going to be mounted to pavement or concrete if the project is more permanent. A base allows the delineators to be moved around and placed wherever whenever. It allows for a lot more versatility.
Delineator Posts – Where
Where are the best places to put your new delineator posts? Well, it all depends on what you need them for, but delineators have a variety of applications. For example, they can be put at the side of the road to guard against a ditch.
They could also be used as a warning that borders a construction project, so that cars know not to go too far over. The truth is, delineator posts can be used however you need them, just make sure you research all the options before buying the delineators.
Traffic Channelizers
‘chan-nel-ize’ to direct through a channel. Many types of traffic safety products fit this description. Here are some examples of traffic channelizers; ultra panels, channelizer posts, superdome drums, traffic barrels (both the orange and the yellow), delineator posts, and looper tubes.
Traffic channelizers are a great way to, well, channelize traffic. We have all driven through those lanes that are lined with traffic channelizers or cement barriers and feel way too squeezed. They are good for letting traffic know where it is supposed to be going, so that someone doesn’t end up on newly laid down asphalt or in a ditch.