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

A Traffic Sign is Commonly Mounted on a Single Square Tubing Sign Post

The most typical square tube widths we sell are 1.5", 1.75", and 2". The vast majority of traffic signs are manufactured out of .080 aluminum - that's just eight one-hundredths of an inch! - with two holes, on center, for mounting to your sign post. The traffic sign sizes we sell most frequently are 12" x 18", 24" x 24", 36" x 36", and 48" x 48". That's quite a range in surface area!

How to Measure the Surface Area of a Traffic Sign

Multiply the width (in inches) by the height (in inches) and then divide by 144 (12" x 12" = 144" - or one square foot)

• A 12" x 18" sign covers 1.5 square feet
• A 48" x 48" sign covers 16 square feet

Both of these signs are mounted exactly the  same way, attached to a single sign post - that's maybe 2" wide - with 2 bolts or drive rivets, right through

The Redi-Torque Model 280 Slip Base System

When looking for a safe, easy and FHWA approved way to install breakaway sign post systems, look no further than the Redi-Torque Model 280 Slip Base System. The revolutionary system features redi-torque bolts, Teflon coated u-shaped spacers and all the necessary washers and flange nuts needed to install your posts. Unlike old breakaway sign post systems which featured welded angel iron connectors and bolts, the Model 280 Slip Base System comes with a serrated post wedge that easily and firmly secures your sign post to the slip base system.

Benefits of the Redi-Torque Slip Base System

The redi-torque system doesn't require special tools, such as a torque wrench, to install. The

The First Step in Signpost Installation is Determining Sign Post Type 

Choosing a signpost installation method, along with choosing which hardware and tools to use to install your sign post, can be confusing. There are a lot of factors that go into making the right decision - and that's after you've decided on which type of signpost to install.

Which Type of Signpost Are You Installing?

There are three main types of sign post:

• Square Tubing: such as

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