Traffic Cones for Sale

Construction sites near roads and highways often install traffic cones in order to alert other motor vehicles and even pedestrians. Of course, roadwork also calls for direct placement of cones on pavement that's off access. The standard design of traffic cones includes an orange color that considered to be highly reflective in low visibility conditions. Additionally, white or silver stripes on the tip of cones can enhance visibility in darkness. Orange also happens to be the color of traffic signs that indicate road hazards and construction. Therefore, drivers are automatically alerted when they see any orange colored installation from a distance.

The height of a cone might play a significant role in the visibility of such an installation. For example, it makes sense to place tall traffic cones on hilly uneven terrains that have some major blind spots. Short cones are only suitable for installation on even surfaces that have surrounding visibility for miles.

Weather conditions have to be considered when traffic cones are installed on roads or construction sites. For example, strong winds might easily knock down or even carry away lightweight cones. Most traffic cones have hollow interiors and thin frames made of plastic, vinyl or rubber. For extra support, the base of a cone might be made of heavy metal such as iron or steel. Some hollow cones could also be filled with sand, pebbles, gravel and other materials that provide some bulk to resist any movement. For heavy duty applications, the base can be physically mounted to the ground or road with industrial style bolts.

Traffic cones are usually sold in bulk by manufactures and warehouses. Most likely, buyers are looking to purchase hundreds or even thousands of these important safety units. A parking lot of a major stadium or arena might require the use of thousands of traffic cones in order to regulate heavy volume of vehicles. Crowd control can only be done by installing some cones that clearly define designated paths or lines leading to ticket box offices and entrance gates. Some tall thin cones could be connected to each other by ropes or cables that create visible barriers for controlling pedestrians.

Highway departments and other municipal transportation agencies often stock up on a surplus of traffic cones. Emergency situations such as evacuations might require the installation of such items in order to properly regulate vehicles. Similarly, major accident sites on roads have to be closed off to the public. Sometimes, cones are placed around the perimeter of temporary chain link fences that secure certain sites. The cones are only used to alert other people about the off access policy for a given area that's clearly blocked.