Traffic Cones


Traffic Cones - The first safety cone was invented in 1914 by Charles P. Rudabaker. At the time, safety cones made of concrete. Safety cones, also called traffic cone and some call it a road cones, pylons and also witches hats.

Now, making a traffic cone has undergone many reforms both in terms of material selection as well as color and shape. Today, most traffic cones on the market are made of plastic or rubber.

Traffic cones should be designed with features - such as its easy to see and move. Traffic cones of various sizes have been used over the years to this day. According to the proper specifications, cone shall have a size in the range of 30 centimeters to one meter.

The usual color of traffic cones are orange, yellow and red as the color has its appropriate brightness in its view on the road.

As additional security for the cone of vision angle, the cone is usually attached to some parts with reflective strips.

Characteristics of a good traffic cones:
1) Easy to spot.
2) Easy to be seen.
3) Portable.
4) Hold impact.
5) Durable.
6) Strong and not easy to change its position as wind-resistance.
7) Can be stood up again even struck by a vehicle.
8) Easy to carry and be placed in the vehicle.