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Traffic signs
Traffic signs and folding stands are used to state the rules of a temporary layout to the driver in words and symbols. The reflective face returns headlight to the driver; the folding stand fits the traffic sign and folding stand set into a van, set out by one person. They are portable, fast and readable. The stand takes ballast, staying upright and aligned on a windy site. Traffic signs and folding stands are used on road works, in temporary diversions, in event traffic and in emergency response.
- Fits in a van, one person sets up
- Reflective face reads at night
- The stand takes ballast against wind
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Technical features
Traffic signs with folding stands are the part that states the rules of a temporary layout. Speed limits, lane narrowing and diversions on a work zone are told through these signs. The folding stand lets them fit in a van and be set out by one person.
The stand follows the wind. In town and on low-speed layouts a plain folding stand is enough. On exposed routes the choice follows sign area, wind load and the authority requirement; spring stands are often preferred there because they flex with the gust instead of toppling.
The bottom edge should sit near driver eye level. Too low and the sign is hidden by the vehicle in front. Too high and it leaves the field of view at close range. Where pedestrian traffic is heavy the bottom height is raised.
A temporary sign does not replace a permanent one. A folding sign is set out, the job ends, and it is collected the same day. A permanent sign is post-mounted to stand for years and its reflective class is chosen accordingly. Leaving a temporary sign in place means an unreadable sign within a few seasons.
Signs are not stacked face to face in the vehicle. Faces rubbing together scratch the reflective layer and night performance falls, while an interleaf markedly extends their life.
The scope of this group is not limited to folding stands: permanent warning, regulatory, direction and information signs are quoted here too. A permanent-sign order becomes definite through four fields: country/authority, sign code, panel size and shape, and face class. The same symbol goes by different codes and size tables in different countries, so the order is placed by the authority’s code and size, not by describing the symbol.
Technical summary
| Sign / stand size | 49–250 cm |
|---|---|
| Stand type | Folding tripod · fixed foot · barricade body |
| Sign face | Reflective sheeting, printed to requirement |
| Substrate and thickness | Aluminium or galvanised sheet; material, thickness and edge/back stiffening are selected separately per specification — different procurement documents call for different materials and thicknesses, which are not one product’s tolerance band |
|---|---|
| Delivery scope | Sign face only, or sign + post + clamp package; who is responsible for the foundation and support calculation is fixed in writing before the order |
These values show the typical range found in this product group — neither one single product nor a confirmed model list. The exact size, material and weight for your order come with the quotation.
Where it is used
- Road works. At the start of the works, traffic signs and folding stands announce the speed limit and the narrowing; on short jobs it can fold away at night and return at dawn; where the hazard continues overnight the sign stays in place and is lit.
- Temporary diversion. At a closed lane, traffic signs and folding stands spell out the alternative route.
- Event traffic. Traffic signs and folding stands set up temporary parking and entry guidance for a single day.
- Emergency response. The moment the crew steps out, traffic signs and folding stands mark the closed lane.
Ordering, documents and shipping
Ordering
- Minimum order
- There is no minimum order requirement. Mixed loads are accepted; you are not asked to fill a pallet or a container with a single item.
- Packing
- Export packing: shrink-wrapped pallets or cartons, with pallet size and gross weight stated on the packing list.
- Container
- The 40'HQ count depends on the height and variant chosen; the quotation states it with the pallet and container count.
- Lead time
- Set by the order quantity; the quotation states it in days and the shipment plan is fixed at order confirmation.
- Origin
- Stated in writing per item in the quotation.
- Delivery terms
- FOB · CFR · CIF · DAP
Shipping
- Pallet. Sign faces and stands are packed separately · Roll-up signs travel in tubes · Spring stands go low on the pallet because of their weight · Print content is set at order
- 40'HQ. 40'HQ calculation
Downloads
- Technical document (PDF)
- Specification text (DOCX)
- DWG drawing and installation manual — supplied with the quotation.
Standard reference
Fixed vertical traffic signs fall under EN 12899-1, which also defines the retroreflective sheeting classes RA1–RA3.
EN 13422 covers cones and cylinders; the framework for portable signs on folding stands varies by country (UK practice cites BS 8442) and the governing document is stated in the quotation.
The content and symbol on the sign is a matter for the national traffic regulations, not the standard.
Manufactured to the order’s specification in the Turkish market; the governing document is stated in writing at quotation. The reflective class of the sign face is stated in writing per the supplier’s document; class names are cited only with the document. Test results and certificates are shared with the report and the document.
Frequently asked
Will a folding traffic sign stand hold up in wind?
It depends on the stand. In town and on low-speed layouts a plain folding stand is enough. On exposed routes the choice follows sign area, wind load and the authority requirement — spring stands are often preferred there because they flex with the gust instead of toppling. Both types carry a ballast hook for sandbags.
How high off the ground should a work zone traffic sign stand?
The bottom edge should sit near driver eye level. In practice a bottom height of around 60 cm is standard for urban layouts and is raised where pedestrian traffic is heavy. Too low and the sign is hidden by the vehicle in front. Too high and it leaves the field of view at close range.
Can a folding traffic sign replace a permanent post-mounted sign?
No — they do different jobs. A folding sign is for a temporary layout: set out, job done, collected the same day. A permanent sign is post-mounted to stand for years and its reflective class is chosen accordingly. Leaving a temporary sign in place permanently means a sign that becomes unreadable within a few seasons.
What information does a permanent traffic sign order need?
Five items are enough: country and authority; the sign code; panel size and shape; the requested face class; and the position (roadside or overhead) with the lighting condition. Wind load and foundation calculations are project inputs — who provides them is settled in writing at quotation stage.
Does a sheeting-class certificate cover the whole traffic sign?
No. A sheeting certificate covers the surface film only. The finished sign (substrate + print + lamination + fixings) and the support system carry separate documents. Class languages do not translate automatically either: an authority’s C-class language and the EN RA-class language rest on different documents and measurement conditions — which system is required is a quotation input, and no numeric conversion table is assumed.
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