Typically scaffolding lighting  has consisted of products that are large, inefficient and don’t tend to last. This new scaffolding light that has been designed in the UK from WHI Safeguard is changing that.

Built from high impact plastics and with a fully weatherproof design, it is designed to last. Running from just two AA batteries, you can achieve 4000 hours of illumination – and with it’s built in light sensor, it doesn’t waste any during the daytime.

The clamp system that it comes with allows it to either be clamped directly to the scaffolding or alternatively screwed to the wall. The image below show this.

If security is a concern, a padlock can be used to prevent it being removed from a scaffolding pole.

Start Traffic now has these in stock and ready for same day dispatch here: Scaffolding Light from WHI Safeguard

We regularly receive requests for road works notification boards with a few common requirements. This post is intended to be a guide on choosing the right type and design of sign for your project.

There are three types of sign used for road works notification boards:

• Metal frame with Zintec plate sign face – most common, usually used on medium – long term projects. Usually 750x750mm or 1050x750mm.
• Cone Sign – Used on short term projects and on vehicles where space is a premium. Can be supplied with dry-wipe compatible boxes for writing new reference numbers and dates on. Usually 750x750mm.
• Q-Sign – Perfect if you already use Q-Signs. New faces can be produced separately to replace the existing vinyl faces. Always 1050x750mm.

If the notification is for pedestrians, 600x450mm is normally the sized used in all three sign types.

Below is a photograph of a typical cone sign notification board. The artwork was produced based on a rough drawing of what they wanted.

It is always best for us to work from a sketch, drawing or mockup of what you want. A recent example was a company that had produced a mockup in Microsoft Word. This can be tidied up to produce the final signs – in this case for a 750x750mm cone sign.

Key information that is usually placed on a road works notification board includes:

• Company logo(s) of those companies involved.
• A reference number for the works being carried out
• A start date
• An end date
• Potential times of disruption
• A contact number
• A website address (optional)

Delivery of a custom made road sign is typically 5 – 7 working days from the date of placing the order.

If you require a road works information board, please get in touch with us and we can be sure to help you out.

We are now stocking the Starlite cone from Melba Swintex – this is probably the most common road cone being used today, having the perfect balance of weight, cost and quality. It is a 2 part cone suitable for highway or private use – this means it is very stable because of its low centre of gravity. The Starlux® pocketed prismatic sleeve sleeve conforms to BS EN13422B meaning it has outstanding daytime and night time reflectivity. There is no minimum order and as always we have lots of stock ready for same day dispatch.

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The Boss Barrier provides an alternative to metal crowd control systems.   It is completely recyclable, easily stacked,  and has no sharp edges. Ideal for festivals and busy public areas.  The standard colour of this product is grey but custom colours are available with a minimum order quantity of 125.

Melba Swintex Boss Barrier

There is a wide spectrum of line marking for roads. Different sizes, colours, lines, numbers, letters and symbols are available.

Whether it be for the side of the road, used in big applications or to simply mark off and number a drive way, road markings cover many different applications.

All the road markings are offered in two colours, either white or yellow, it is totally up to the customer which colour they have. The price stays the same for either colour that is chosen.

LINES – Road marking lines come in 5m rolls, the rolls can be various different widths depending on the application the customer requires it for – Start Traffic  stocks the most common widths which are 50mm, 100mm and 200mm.

NUMBERS/LETTERS – The numbers and letters come in a variety of sizes. Any numbers can be supplied from 0-9 and letters from A-Z. Any word can be made for the line marking, popular words are ‘DISABLED’, ‘RESERVED’ and ‘BUS LANE’ but you don’t have to stop there, any words can be made to suit the customers application.

SYMBOLS – You can have disabled badges, children crossing, speed roundels, bike lane and others. These again come in a variety of sizes.

We offer a range of products to be used with the road marking, the propane burner and glass beads are products that are popularly brought with the road marking.

For the letters, numbers and symbols it is important to note that there is a lead time as these are made to your requirements –  normally only 5-7 working days but it can vary. Please call if you are interested in any of these products to check for lead times and stock availability on items.

We often get a lot of enquiries as to whether products can be customised. Below is a brief summary how and what we commonly customise:

Cones – These are customised by embossing them, they can be embossed with anything you require, company name, logo or contact details etc. As well as having the cones embossed it is also possible to get the cone sleeves customised. A print can be produced to almost any design in any colour to suit the customers needs. The coloured plastic top is readily available in Highway orange, blue, yellow and green but can be any colour with a minimum of 400 pieces.

Avalon Barrier – These can be embossed. They are most commonly embossed with a company name, however they can be embossed with anything required. A plate is produced with the confirmed design on and is placed on a section at the bottom of the barrier (470x80mm), this is where the embossing will be placed. A sticker can also be put here if that is preferred. On the Avalon Barrier there is a section for a sign to be mounted on, upon which 1.4mm PVC or 3mm foamex is used as the sign material.

Sign Faces – There are many applications where customised sign faces are needed such as:

• Company Promotions
• Temporary Site Works Address
• Site Contacts
• Parties
• Directions

A zintec sign face is produced. This can be in one of three sizes: 1050×750, 1050×450 or 600×450. These are also available in different colours: Blue background with white text, Red background with white text, White background with black text or Yellow background with black text. This is a choice that is completely up to the customer as to how they require the sign face to be.

It is important to note that if an item is going to be customised then there may be a slight lead time on the delivery of the item this can vary depending on what/how many of the items you require. There is also a minimum order quantity on some of the customised products this is listed in the product description/specification.

We have recently supplied Avon Wildlife Trust with some Q-Signs, instead of using the signs on the road for traffic management they have used them as a way of advertising their company.  We sent them a customised Men at Work Q-sign with personalised supplementary plate. The supplementary plate can have any wording required, Avon Wildlife Trust chose to put their website with ‘Nature at Work!’. This is an original alternative way to use the q-signs.  Not only is this a fantastic idea for an alternative use of the Q-sign but it also shows how versatile the product can be!

Pothole problem? Don’t go potty!

We are pleased to announce that we have a new (and even more affordable) cold lay permanent pothole repair for asphalt tarmac and concrete.  Ultracrete pothole repair is a superior cold lay which is HAPAS approved, this means it has been certified for motorway use by the British Board Agrement, Highways Agency, ADEPT, TAG, MPA, HTMA, CECA.

Ultracrete is instant and can be flattened with live traffic on the spot with any weather condition, wet, freezing or hot.  Being HAPAS approved, this can stand up to the grueling pressure of HGV’s over and over again.  Supplied in 25KG handled tubs which can be recycled or re-used as storage too!

Ultracrete includes fully graded, high PSV interlocking aggregate and specially formulated bitumen making it compatible with every road surface.  For use with repairing driveways, garden paths, foot and cycle tracks, motorway road repair and car parks.

Why use Ultracrete?

• Use in wet, freezing and hot conditions
• No special preparation (just get your brush and spade)
• Instant trafficking
• Deployed in minutes
• Compatible with existing road surfaces
• Solvent free

Using Ultracrete requires no special training or tools. If you just need a long lasting pothole repair, just use a brush and spade to sweep and flatten Ultracrete into the pothole!

Don’t pot about! You can order your wonder repair macadam today! Click here

We have a variety of barriers available from stock but not all of these barriers are suitable for use around Go Kart tracks.

There are several factors to consider when choosing a barrier for use around a go kart track.   These are durability, flexibility and most importantly safety. We stock one barrier in particular that meets all of these requirements, the RB500 track and site barrier.  This barrier is ideal for use around go kart tracks for the following reasons;

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When choosing road cones there are a few factors to consider. Choosing the right type for your particular needs is essential, especially if large quantities are required. This article will explain the differences between the different types of road cones and traffic cones that we provide.

Type

We sell three main types of road cone, these are the Highwayman road cone, Budget road cone, and No Waiting Cones, the differences are as follows;

The highwayman traffic cone is our most popular cone, it is made in two parts and is used throughout the UK by most traffic management companies. The highwayman traffic cones are of a two part construction with a heavily weighted base and lightweight top, making them very stable with a low centre of gravity. This weight distribution also makes them very easy to set out as they can be dropped into place from the back or side of a vehicle and they generally stay put and stand where they fall. The highwayman road cone features a Retro-Reflective band that reflects light specifically back at its source ( the driver of a car)

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