As the name suggests, road-safety barriers are temporary or permanent devices installed on the side or median of a road to improve safety for road users. These safety barriers must protect the motorists, motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians that use the path on both sides of the devices. With such an important role, the correct installation, type of
Orange cones are known by names such as traffic pylons, traffic cones, markers, road pylons, safety products, and even witch hats. The latter is in direct reference to the shape of the device. As the name suggests, it looks like the hat of a typical fairy tale witch or an upturned ice-cream cone. So, then,
Road cones are known by names such as traffic pylons, traffic cones, and safety pylons, amongst others. We can thank Charles Rudabaker for the first traffic pylon; in fact, the first one of its kind was used in the same year that World War I broke out. However, those unforgiving concrete pylons were a far
When it comes to galvanizers, it is essential to buy from trusted companies such as Armco Superlite, as specific standards for galvanization should be adhered to by these galvanizers. Armco Superlite meets every requirement, what with the company being certified to the BSI ISO 9001:2008 quality standard. This means that Armco Galvanizers ensures that strict customer quality-control management systems are in place for
Road guardrails form an integral part of keeping motorists safe – or, at least, safer – than would have been the case if the rails were not present. A traffic barrier forms a boundary that acts as a buffer between the road and an obstacle or hazard behind the rail. If the presence of guardrails poses a bigger danger to
Motorists and pedestrians might take road-safety products for granted but without the effective and correct use of such devices, the fatality rates on South African roads would be far higher. These road-safety products warn motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians of danger, redirect them around hazards, and indicate safe areas to use. They can be used to slow traffic down and impose
Traffic cones are used extensively on South African roads, yet few people ever stop to think where the cones come from and what the history of these pylons is. It is, for example, both surprising and perhaps horrifying to learn that, while modern-day road pylons are made from plastic, they used to be initially made from concrete. Just
Armco Superlite is one of the leading galvanising companies in Gauteng. Not many rivals can boast two state-of-the-art galvanising kettles in one province but we can. Our kettles range from 5,2 to 13,2 m in size. The latter is specifically for large structural projects. Both the plants are SANS 121/ISO 1461-certified, according to the requirements of the Hot
When it comes to guardrail prices in South Africa, one must consider quality, compliance with road and safety standards, and the reputation of the supplier. A closer look at the jobs of guardrail systems provides insight as to why prices should not be the first concern when shopping for suitable road-safety products in South Africa. The Main Functions of Guardrail Systems W-beam guardrails act
The road guardrails for sale from us are often called Armco barriers, W-beam safety systems, and highway or median boundaries. These names are indicative of the functions of the types of guardrails that we offer for sale. However, a short discussion about their functions will give you insight as to why they are essential on so many South African roads. Preventing
