Square Tubing
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August 23, 2023
Concrete Sign Post Base Installation Procedure
Learn How Concrete Sign Post Bases Get Installed
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February 28, 2023
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
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July 28, 2022
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
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November 04, 2020
What is the signpost definition?
Whether you type "signpost definition" into Google or you go completely old-school and look up the term in a dictionary, you're going to get the same results. Below are three different, yet very similar, signpost definitions.
- Merriam-Webster: "a post (as at the fork of a road) with signs on it to direct travelers."
- Cambridge Dictionary: "a pole at the side of a road, especially at a point where two or more roads meet, that gives information about routes and distances."
- Oxford Dictionary: "a sign giving information
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October 21, 2020
Yes - Portable Sign Stands do add safety to parking lots
But they also add safety to a variety of applications other than parking lots. Portable Sign Stands are perfect for any area where car and foot traffic intermingle. They organize the flow of traffic and instruct vehicle and foot traffic how to behave -with the right sign, of course!
When traffic patterns are compromised during stop light failures or power outages, even low speed roads can become very dangerous. Another great use for portable sign stands is for temporary traffic control. Now you can turn a stop light intersection free-for-all into a four way stop, mitigating chaos caused by broken stop lights and preventing accidents and injuries.
PORTABLE SIGN STANDS
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July 27, 2020
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
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July 13, 2020
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:
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June 22, 2020
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
