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There are a Number of Breakaway Sign Post Options Available for Both Square Tube and U Channel Sign Posts

The type of sign post, the size of your sign post, and the size of the sign that your post needs to support, along with other factors, like wind velocity all go into determining which breakaway sign post system will be best suited to your specific sign support scenario. In some cases, you might even need multiple sign posts to support a single sign. You should always refer to the breakaway sign post deatail provided by the sign post manufacturer and the manufacturer of the breakaway hardware, coupler, or base system when determining which solution to use - in some cases they are the same manufacturer. Visit our Sign Post Literature Library for details and specifications.

In this blog post we will focus on breakaway sign post systems that utilize a single sign post, as opposed to heavy duty sign support

Nucor Steel Makes the Strongest U Channel on the Market

U channel manufactured by Nucor Steel is twenty-five percent stronger than any other u channel on the market.

When you try to save a little bit of money up front, by buying a slightly cheaper post, you're really just sacrificing strength and safety, and could ultimately become liable for a much heftier amount. That's no savings at all. Be smart and buy only the best - Nucor Steel.

Nucor Steel manufactures two varieties of 1.12 pound per foot steel delinators:

• RIB-BAK®
• BEND-BAK™

RIB-BAK®: High-Carbon Steel Posts

At 80,000 pound minimum yield strength, RIB-BAK® u channel signposts have 25 percent more yield strength than many competitive signposts. It all boils down to

Telespar Sign Support Systems are designed with ease of installation and replacement in mind

Multi-directional traffic sign mounting and viewing is possible with Telespar Sign Support Systems because of the perforated square tubing sign post design. All four sides of the post can be utilized, allowing traffic signs to be mounted back-to-back, or on adjacent sides.

Multiple signs can be mounted on a single post, cutting down on materials. Additionally, the unique telescoping square tube structure of Telespar sign post adds strength and rigidity, making for superior wind load handling and torsional stability.

Telespar Sign Supports are galvanized, for enhanced resistance to all types of weather conditions, and are available with