Cone road: types, sizes, purpose

At differentiation of road cloths the most various means and designs are applied. One of the most common devices is the road cone, the use of which opens the possibility for the realization of a whole mass of important tasks. The products of this plan are included in the list of the most inexpensive and popular means of road marking.

Cone road: dimensions

Road cones are available in several sizes. The main parameter here is the height, according to which the following product variants are distinguished:

• 320 mm;
• 520 mm;
• 750 mm;
• 1000 mm;
• 1200 mm.

The most commonly used cone is road 520 mm. Such products have an average height and therefore are a universal tool that can be used to organize marking in a number of situations.

Material of manufacture

Modern road cones are made from a special fraction of polyvinyl chloride. Depending on the content of hardeners in its structure, manufacturers produce elastic and elastic devices. However, regardless of the stiffness of the cone, the above material perfectly copes with significant mechanical effects. Therefore, most vehicles of this category are not afraid of vehicle raids, shocks and falls from a significant height.

Polyvinyl chloride does not collapse under the influence of low and high temperatures, factors of atmospheric phenomena. Cones made of the presented material emit minimal amounts of harmful substances into the environment. Therefore, the use of cones in all senses is a safe decision.

Road cones are made by pouring molten material into special molding containers. The method is ideal for both large and small parts. Thus, manufacturers are able to produce cones, taking into account the requirements of individual customers and organizations, focusing on the specifics of accomplishing the tasks ahead.

Soft cone

Products that have a flexible structure are made on the basis of elastic polyethylene, which at the same time is able to maintain a stable shape. Their main advantage is the ability to restore the original design after the collision of vehicles. Cones road soft do not leave marks on a body, do not damage wheels, the bottom of cars.

Elastic products are distinguished by their durability. Even after a few raids, such cones retain their original shape and can be re-used when marking roadblocks.

Hard cone

Appliances with a rigid structure differ in dense construction. Unlike products of the previous type, such cones are prone to damage, for example, when in contact with the car's body or impact. However, rigid models are distributed at the most affordable cost. Therefore, they are in high demand on the market.

Especially convenient cone road with a rigid structure, which has a cavity inside. Thanks to the availability of free space, products of this category are extremely compact. They can be invested in each other, which helps to save space in transport during transportation.

The orange road cone has a negligible weight. Therefore, if you wish, you can easily change the configuration of such markup manually, moving the product to a new location.

The rigid cone plastic has the highest resistance to weathering, in particular, temperature changes, but has a limited service life. Operate such means for road marking on average for 5 years, after which they are sent for recycling.

Cones with reflective stripes

Cone road reflective contains on the surface of special bands with a fluorescent effect, which makes it noticeable in conditions of reduced visibility under the headlights. Means of this category are indispensable for the need for marking the territory of parking lots, parking. They are widely used in the case of repair work on the roads at night.

Strips with a reflective effect are made of a special type of film. Its structure includes specific polymer particles that are not exposed to atmospheric influences and at the same time give a bright glow when the headlights are pointed. Such bands perfectly cope with signal problems and serve extremely long regardless of operating conditions.

In total, the traffic cone can contain up to three fluorescent bands. Usually their quantity is determined by the height of the product. If the cone has a size of 320 mm, it suffices to restrict the application of one strip. For means of height 520 mm, as a rule, two light-reflecting strips are used. Accordingly, for cones measuring 750 mm - 3 bands. The higher the product and the more bands on its surface, the more noticeable is the marking from a long distance. Therefore, the overall cones are appropriate to install on sections of the tracks that contain significant differences in altitude and have irregularities.

Cones without stripes

Cone plastic road without reflective stripes has a bright orange color, thanks to which it remains well visible on the tracks, the territory of parking areas, and other places where marking is required. Installation is simple on the ground or asphalt coating.

Features of the complete set

The road cone can be supplied with a number of auxiliary means. Often, such products are supplemented by an eye, into which a chain, tape or cable is brought in order to combine several marking elements into a single structure. There are also cone models, complete with coil belts, which are permanently fixed to the body of the product.

The assembly of road cones is also possible with weighting agents. The latter give additional stability to the markup elements. Especially often, weighting options are used when the set of cones is combined into a single chain. In this case, the probability of shifting the line of protective means to the side under the influence of the air flow from passing cars or wind blows decreases.

Overall cones often have a water-filled structure. Filling the cavity of products with liquid helps to mitigate the impact when in contact with vehicles.

Often when carrying out road works in conditions of extremely limited visibility, cones are required that contain a flashlight in the form of a flashlight, which is fixed on the top of the product. Particularly practical means of this category when distinguishing sites in the fog.

Applications

Cone plastic road can be used for the following works:

• Differentiation of territories;
• Organization of repair activities at construction and installation sites;
• Carrying out road works;
• Distribution of flows during traffic on loaded routes;
• Creation of time marking;
• Attracting attention of road users to a dangerous, potentially hazardous area;
• Designation of places intended for parking of vehicles, allocation of parking areas;
• Delineation of sites during mass events, in particular, sports;
• Restriction of cars access to the areas near educational institutions, kindergartens;
• Informing the road users about the painted, slippery area, the presence of damage to the roadway, the absence of hatch covers;
• Creation of markup for driving instruction.

Road cone: price

How many cones are in the Russian market? Price per unit of height from 320 mm without additional equipment on average is 100-200 rubles. The increase in cost depends on the type of cone, dimensions, the presence of reflective tapes and other additional components.

Advantages of using road cones

Among the main advantages of road cones is the following:

• Low weight;
• mobility;
• The ability to perform simple transportation in the car and the movement of products by hand;
• Good visibility in the twilight and darkness due to the bright coloring, the presence of light-reflecting bands, other bright elements;
• Wide accessibility;
• Availability of various sizes, shapes, dimensions;
• Affordable cost.

Finally

The possibility of using cones for a variety of purposes, their configuration with a wide range of auxiliary tools, affordable cost - all this led to a significant increase in the demand for such devices. Currently, you can buy road cones both in retail and wholesale. The last option looks like a good solution for organizations that organize parking, as well as for companies that perform repairs, provide services in the construction of structures. However, road cones can be useful to ordinary motorists, for example, when you have to stop in the middle of the road.