Choosing the Right Traffic Cones for Construction and Other Projects
Traffic cones are essential for ensuring safety in construction zones, roadworks, and many other projects. These simple yet effective conical devices help manage traffic, protect workers, maintain order in potentially dangerous environments, and more.
With various sizes available, it’s important to understand which traffic cones are best suited for different scenarios. Today, the road safety equipment experts at Armco Superlite will explore our most popular road cone sizes to help you choose the best size for your objectives.
4 Different Size Traffic Cones for Any Project
Although these cones are available in different colours and sizes, Southern Africa typically uses orange or yellow cones for best visibility and practicality. These are a few examples of what they might be used for:
- 300mm Traffic Cones: Ideal for Sports Training and Small-Scale Projects
This slightly diminutive cone is a versatile and compact option, often used in situations that require clear but low-profile markers. This size is perfect for applications like sports training, where cones mark goalposts or playing areas, or are used for exercises. The small stature of these cones allows for easy manoeuvrability and quick setup, making them ideal for organising games or drills without obstructing the view or creating safety hazards.
These orange cones can also demarcate temporary boundaries in low-risk environments, such as school zones or event spaces. Their visibility and ease of use make them a favourite in low-traffic environments, providing an affordable and efficient solution for temporary marking or guiding people and vehicles.
- 450mm Options: The Perfect Option for Suburban Roads and Roadworks
These cones are a step up from their smaller counterparts, offering better visibility while remaining versatile. This size is commonly used in suburban areas for marking hazards like potholes, missing manholes, or minor roadwork projects. Their extra height ensures they are visible to road users, helping avoid accidents and alerting them to potential risks ahead.
The 450mm option is also frequently employed to demarcate areas where janitorial staff perform duties, or as “Men at Work” warning signs in public spaces. With their moderate height, they strike a perfect balance between being visible without being intrusive. Whether it’s a minor traffic diversion or an alert for roadwork, these cones are an excellent solution for various everyday needs.
- 750mm Cones: Essential for Major Roadworks
750mm road cones are popular solutions when larger, stronger, more visible cones are needed. These large orange cones are commonly used in high-risk environments, such as major roadwork projects or construction sites adjacent to high-speed roadways. Their tall stature and highly visible colour make them effective in separating workers, machinery, and vehicles in active construction zones, improving safety for all.
If you’re setting up a lane closure on a highway or creating a secure barrier while heavy machinery operates, these cones ensure maximum visibility and impact resistance. Their substantial height and stability also make them ideal for controlling large-scale traffic diversions, alerting drivers to road closures, and guiding vehicles safely around obstacles.
- The 1.8m Monster Cone: Engineered for Heavy-Duty Industry
The 1.8m yellow cone is the ultimate choice for more demanding environments, particularly in industries such as mining and major construction works. These monster-sized cones are engineered for extreme durability and visibility, making them ideal for large-scale operations where safety always comes first.
The additional height and weight (8.5kg) make them particularly effective in protecting workers from traffic and machinery in heavy-duty industry environments. This cone performs best when saving lives and protecting equipment in harsh environments is non-negotiable.
Why Arm Yourself with Armco?
At Armco Superlite, we are the leading suppliers and distributors of superior-quality road safety equipment throughout Southern Africa. Our extensive range of orange and yellow cones completes our internationally recognised, comprehensive equipment portfolio, engineered for reliability, quality, longevity, and saving lives. Moreover, we cater to most industries where employee and equipment safety is a priority.
So, if you need traffic cones for any project or require road safety equipment to ensure the safety of your staff, equipment, and other road users, do it right—arm yourself with Armco Superlite.