The Road Cone Journey: From Manufacturing to Protecting Road Users Everywhere The road cone, also known as the traffic cone, traffic pylon, or witch’s hat, is manufactured from a variety of thermoplastic materials. Colour is mixed into the material and the cone is moulded or fitted with a sturdy base to keep the cone
Safer Streets, Safer Communities: The Universal Impact of the Speed Ramp on Road Safety When vehicles are moving slower, they have less impact in the event of a collision and a well-positioned speed ramp enforces these slower traffic speeds. These ramps, sometimes known as speed bumps or undulations, are raised, vertical obstacles in the
Guardrail Safety: Protecting Lives on the Road While a guardrail may cause some damage to a vehicle upon impact, it is a necessary road-safety feature that helps to prevent more serious injuries or fatalities. These safety barriers are typically observed along the edges of roads, curved mountain passes, bridges, and other areas where there
Protecting Your Home Against the Elements with Professional Sheathing From culverts and underground tunnels to outhouses, feed storage rooms, and houses, steel sheathing is arguably the most versatile building material for outside structures. Also known as cladding, this building material can be utilised as both roofing and siding solutions. If installed correctly, it can be
The Science of Delineators: How Reflective Materials Keep Roads Safer Reflective delineators and traffic cones form essential parts of road-safety equipment when it comes to road construction and other projects involving the safety of road users and other members of the public. Road construction zones on their own are a major safety hazard for drivers,
Galvanizing in Construction: Strengthening Structures for the Long Haul Galvanizing is a manufacturing process of applying a protective layer of molten zinc to steel, iron, and other metals to prevent them from rusting. It is the most common method of protecting these metals from corrosion and is fast becoming a medium of choice for construction
Weatherproofing Solutions: The Benefits of Sheathing for Outdoor Structures Metal cladding, also known as steel sheathing, is an intelligent choice for a range of construction projects. Whether it is for smaller, agricultural-type projects or larger outdoor structures, steel sheathing is a clever and sustainable way of enclosing spaces. These sheets of metal will last for
Steel Galvanization: Advantages and Applications in Various Industries When a coating of zinc is applied to prepared steel or iron to offer it protection and prevent corrosion or rust, it is referred to as the process of galvanization or galvanizing. There are different ways to galvanize pieces of metal, but the most popular form is
Road Cone Placement and Traffic Control: Best Practices for Effective Road Safety A road cone, also known as a traffic pylon, traffic cone, and even a witch’s hat, has become synonymous with road safety in South Africa today. You will often notice them placed in strategic positions around road construction sites or where workmen, law enforcement
Safety Barriers: Safeguarding Work Zones and High-Risk Areas Safety barriers are most often observed in our towns, in cities, and along our national roads and usually come in varying shapes, sizes, colours, and forms. Along quiet suburban side streets, they may be displayed as a few basic pieces of safety equipment and one or two
