We are a supplier of superior-quality corrugated steel products in South Africa, as briefly introduced in this article. Our tendon sheathing is a good example. It is designed and manufactured according to the requirements and standards of the South African construction sector. With it being important to keep construction costs low without compromising on quality,
Traffic cones have not always been hollow as they are today and neither were they always so lightweight in construction. In fact, a quick historical tour provides insight as to why modern traffic cones can be heralded as essential road-safety devices that have truly come a long way. Charles P. Rudabaker designed the first ones
Many crash cushion types are used in road safety today. We briefly look at some of the types available from us, giving you an indication of why crash cushion technology is so important in road safety. Crash Cushion - Quadguard® System This is one of our flagship road-safety products. The Quadguard® System sets the benchmark
Knowing the function of the W-beam rail provides you with insight as to the importance of selecting well-tested products that are compliant with the requirements of the SABS and relevant international standards bodies. To this effect, we briefly answer the question, “What is the purpose of a guardrail?” It is important is to understand that
When thinking of crash barriers as road safety products, the picture that might come to mind may vary from the conventional guardrail to prevent cars from driving off a cliff to sand-filled arrestors beds next to roads to reduce the momentum of and stop runaway trucks. There are many road-safety products that one could mention.
A speed ramp serves the function of forcing motorists to reduce their speed in order to avoid the harsh shock associated with driving too quickly over this type of traffic-calming road obstacle. As a supplier of a wide range of road-safety products, we also provide these highly effective speed ramps. Where and Why to Install
A guardrail is a road-safety barrier installed next to the road or on a highway median. Below are instances where the installation of a guardrail from a reputable supplier may be required: Guardrails On A Sharp Turn The traditional W-beam guardrail, as available from a road-safety product supplier such as Armco Superlite, is installed on
As a trusted supplier of a wide range of road-safety and construction products in South Africa, we proudly introduce our range of orange traffic cones and large construction cones. Orange Traffic Cones for Redirecting and Channeling Traffic Orange traffic cones serve several purposes, the main one being to channel vehicles into a specific lane or
Hot-dip galvanisation is the process whereby steel is given corrosion protection. It entails the dipping of steel in a bath of hot molten zinc to create an even coating over the steel. Through this method, the zinc bonds with the underlying steel to create a strong, durable, and corrosion-resistant surface. Galvanised steel is used in
A few decades ago, it would have been unlikely to see a 1.8-m Road Cone, as the first types were made of concrete and later wood. It would have been difficult to move around a 1.8-m Road Cone made of any of these heavy materials. However, technological advances have made it possible to make road
