Why Use Traffic Cones?

The Core Value of Traffic Cones

Traffic cones are a fundamental tool in road safety management. Their core function is to solve safety and order issues in traffic scenarios through "physical isolation + visual warning," which can be detailed into the following four points:

1. Guide Traffic Flow to Avoid Congestion and Collisions

In scenarios such as road construction, temporary road closures, and large-scale events, traffic cones can quickly divide "passage areas" and "no-passage areas" to guide vehicles and pedestrians to follow rules. For example:

• During road repairs, use traffic cones to isolate the construction area from the passage area to prevent vehicles from entering by mistake;
• At car shows or concerts, use traffic cones to guide vehicles to park in an orderly manner to avoid congestion.

2. Warn of Dangers to Prevent Accidents

The high visibility of traffic cones (red/white or orange/white colors + reflective strips) can quickly attract drivers' attention in low-visibility conditions (such as rainy or foggy days) or complex road conditions, reminding them of potential risks. For example:

• On rainy days when the road is slippery, place traffic cones in front of sharp turns or steep slopes to warn drivers to slow down;
• At accident scenes, use traffic cones to mark the warning area to prevent secondary accidents.

3. Isolate Hazardous Areas to Protect People and Facilities

In scenarios such as construction, rescue, and security, traffic cones can serve as a "physical barrier" to prevent unrelated personnel or vehicles from entering hazardous areas. For example:

• Use traffic cones to isolate the perimeter of construction sites to prevent pedestrians from entering the construction area by mistake;
• At disaster scenes such as fires or earthquakes, use traffic cones to isolate the rescue area to ensure the safety of rescue personnel.

4. Flexibly Respond to Emergencies to Meet Temporary Needs

The lightweight and easy-to-move characteristics of traffic cones allow them to quickly respond to sudden traffic needs (such as temporary road closures or traffic control), which is more flexible than fixed guardrails. For example:

• When a sudden traffic accident causes a lane closure, traffic cones can be quickly placed to guide vehicles to change lanes;
• During peak school pick-up and drop-off times, use traffic cones to temporarily control the surrounding roads to ensure student safety.

What Are the Differences in the Materials of Traffic Cones from Ningbo Hoyoung Safety Products Co.,Ltd.?

As a professional traffic cone manufacturer (Ningbo Hoyoung Safety Products Co.,Ltd.), its traffic cones are mainly divided into three categories: PE (polyethylene), PVC (polyvinyl chloride), and rubber. Different materials have significant differences in performance and applicable scenarios, as detailed below:

1. PE (Polyethylene) Material: Lightweight and Durable, Suitable for General Scenarios

Characteristics: Lightweight (about 1-2kg per piece), strong impact resistance, good weather resistance (not easy to age), and low cost;

Applicable Scenarios: General scenarios such as road construction, temporary road closures, and daily traffic guidance;

Representative Products: TC-PE50 (50cm high PE traffic cone), TC-PE750 (75cm high PE traffic cone), which are classic models of Ningbo Hoyoung and are popular both domestically and internationally.

2. PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Material: Strong Reflectivity, Suitable for Nighttime Scenarios

Characteristics: The surface can be added with high-reflective film (such as TC-PVC45B, TC-PVC70R), with excellent nighttime reflectivity, which can greatly improve visibility; at the same time, PVC material has a certain toughness and is not easy to break;

Applicable Scenarios: Nighttime construction, road maintenance, tunnels/bridges and other low-light environments;

Representative Products: TC-PVC45B (PVC reflective traffic cone with a sturdy rubber base), TC-PVC70R (70cm high PVC reflective flexible traffic cone), which are hot-selling models of Ningbo Hoyoung and are favored by customers in Europe and America.

3. Rubber Base Material: Strong Stability, Suitable for Complex Road Conditions

Characteristics: The base uses rubber material (such as TC-PVC70B), with a large weight (about 3-5kg per piece), strong friction, and can remain stable even in rainy, snowy, or slope conditions, not easy to be blown down or displaced by vehicle collisions;

Applicable Scenarios: Mountain roads, slope construction, harsh weather (such as typhoons, heavy rain) and other complex road conditions;

Representative Products: TC-PVC70B (70cm high visibility rubber base traffic cone), which is a customized model of Ningbo Hoyoung for complex scenarios and is widely used in mountain roads in South America and Southeast Asia.

Through the above subdivision, it can be clearly seen that the material selection of Ningbo Hoyoung's traffic cones not only covers the lightweight needs of "general scenarios" but also meets the special requirements of "nighttime/complex road conditions," fully reflecting its production concept of "taking customer needs as the fundamental starting point."