Cones
HERMEQ supplies traffic cones and cone accessories for traffic control, pedestrian guidance and safety on site. Used in construction zones, on highways and at events, our road traffic cones mark hazards, direct the flow of vehicles and people, and set clear boundaries around active works and restricted areas.
The range includes one-piece MPL traffic cones, two-piece Starlite cones with reflective sleeves and colour-coded Mastercones. Impact-resistant recycled thermoplastic and PVC, with anti-slip bases on the two-piece cones, suit a single day's closure as well as long-running works. Cones are held in permanent UK stock with next day delivery.
Types of traffic cones
One-piece traffic cones
One-piece cones, also called one-part cones, are moulded as a single unit from recycled thermoplastic, so there is no joint between body and base to fail when a cone is knocked over or clipped by a wheel. They nest tightly for storage and transport, which keeps a large stock in a small space, and they are the standard choice for car parks, private land and internal yards. HERMEQ supplies MPL traffic cones and the compact 465mm Euro traffic cone in this construction.
Two-piece traffic cones
Two-piece cones, known on site as two-part or sleeved cones, have a blow-moulded body seated on a separate heavy PVC base with an anti-slip tread. The body carries a prismatic Starlux sleeve that reflects headlights, which makes these the cones for roadworks and any job that runs after dark. Because the base is a separate part, a damaged base is replaced without buying a whole cone, and on works where cones are struck regularly that lowers the running cost of the stock. Starlite two-piece traffic cones cover orange runs, and the Mastercone range carries the same construction in colour.
No waiting cones and bollards
Parking cones printed with a No Waiting message stop drivers pulling in without the need to put up signs. No Waiting traffic cones suit kerbside runs, lay-bys and drop-off zones, where traffic arrives from one direction and a line of cones reads clearly. The three-sided No Waiting bollard shows its message on all three faces, so it is the better choice for forecourts, gates and junctions approached from several directions. The No Waiting bollard is a three-sided unit too, with a reflective sleeve that conforms to BS EN 13422, and both bollards stack for storage in the same way as cones.
Traffic cone sizes
Height follows how far away drivers need to see the cone and how fast they approach it, so across a range that runs from 460mm to 1 metre the taller cones go on faster roads and long sight lines, and the compact cones go in car parks, on footways and indoors.
Small traffic cones
The compact cones in the range are the smaller MPL cone, the Euro cone and the No Waiting cone. They are light enough to carry several at a time, take little room in a service vehicle and fit pavement works, car parks, warehouses and campuses where a larger cone would block the route.
750mm road cones
The standard road cone height covers the widest spread of work, from site roads and yards to street works. It comes in both constructions, from the larger MPL cone to the Starlite and all three Mastercone colours, alongside the straight sided road cone and the recessed road cone.
1 metre traffic cones
The largest traffic cones in the range stand 1 metre tall and give the longest sight line, for high-speed approach roads and wide carriageways where a 750mm cone is harder to pick out at distance. Starlite cones and the blue and green Mastercones come in this height.
Traffic cone colours and what they mean
Each colour has its own position on a site, and one job can use all four at once: orange around the works, green at the entrance, blue ahead of overhead structures and yellow along an access route that must stay clear.
Orange traffic cones
Orange is the general colour for hazards, lane closures, diversions and delineation, and it makes up most of the cones on a typical job.
Blue traffic cones
Blue cones warn of an overhead structure, such as a low bridge, gantry or overhead cable, so that drivers of lorries and other tall vehicles see the risk in time. Place blue traffic cones on the approach, far enough ahead for a driver to stop or take another route.
Green traffic cones
Green cones mark a works entrance where vehicles turn off a live carriageway. Green traffic cones at the turning point tell following traffic to expect slowing vehicles and show plant and delivery drivers where to turn in.
Yellow traffic cones
Yellow means no stopping. Yellow traffic cones keep loading zones, emergency access routes, hospital drop-off points and car park perimeters clear, and at 750mm they give the restriction more presence than a No Waiting cone on busier roads and yards.
Parking cones, construction cones and roadworks cones
Each setting puts a different demand on a cone, from compact storage in a car park to night visibility on a live road.
Car parks and private land
Car parks, retail sites, schools and campuses need cones that store compactly and take knocks from cars, and where a lane divider has to stay in place for weeks, self-righting traffic cylinders fixed to the surface take the place of a line of cones.
Construction sites and yards
On construction sites and in logistics yards, cones mark plant zones, pedestrian walkways and loading areas, and they stay out for long periods under foot and vehicle traffic, so two-piece cones with heavy bases suit the work.
Roadworks and street works
Work on the highway calls for sleeved two-piece cones in a height matched to the road, set out with the temporary road signs that give drivers advance warning. Where the works need a physical line between traffic and the work area, cones mark the taper and road barriers protect the length of the site.
Cone barriers and cone lamps
Three accessories turn a line of cones into a barrier, and the choice between them comes down to the length of the run and how often it has to open.
Cone chain
Plastic cone chain is the choice for long, continuous runs such as exclusion zones around plant, queue lines and car-free areas, and it comes in 25 metre lengths. Being plastic, it does not rust and carries no spark risk, and it packs away for reuse on the next site.
Telescopic cone poles
Telescopic cone poles form a rigid bar between pairs of 75cm cones, so the line reads as a solid barrier and can be lifted out and reset in moments. Each pole adjusts to the gap and pivots on the cone head, which lets a run follow a corner or a curve.
Retractable cone barriers
A cone mounted retractable barrier sits on top of a cone and pulls out a length of chevron webbing, for short cordons that open and close through the day, such as a doorway, a spill or an open hatch. Four connection points let one unit join others in several directions, and controlled retraction stops the webbing snapping back.
Cone lamps
Cones on the highway after dark need lights as well as reflective sleeves. Steady or flashing amber lamps mark hazards and lines of cones, sequential taper lamps pass a synchronised light along a lane closure to lead drivers past it, and white sign lights illuminate temporary signs. The full selection is in the cone lamps range.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are HERMEQ traffic cones made in the UK?
The MPL, Starlite and No Waiting cones and the green and yellow Mastercones are all manufactured in the UK. The No Waiting cone and the No Waiting bollard are made by Melba Swintex.
Are the traffic cones Chapter 8 compliant?
Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual sets the rules for temporary traffic management on roads, including the cones used. The MPL, Euro, Starlite and Mastercone cones are listed as Chapter 8 compliant, as is the No Waiting bollard. The Euro cone also conforms to BS EN 13422, the standard for traffic cones and cylinders.
How do you stop traffic cones blowing over?
On exposed sites, choose a cone with a heavy base: two-piece cones sit on a separate weighted PVC base, and the larger heights carry more weight low down. Set cones on firm, level ground clear of loose material so the base grips. Check runs after high winds and stand back any cone that has moved.
Are traffic cones recyclable?
Much of the range is made from recycled material. The MPL and Euro cones are moulded from 100% recycled plastic, the No Waiting cone and bollards from recycled PVC, and the two-piece cones sit on recycled or recyclable PVC bases. The MPL cone can itself be recycled at the end of its working life.
How much do traffic cones cost?
Price follows construction and height. Small one-piece cones are the lowest-cost cones in the range, and two-piece sleeved cones and 1 metre cones cost more. Every cone shows its price ex VAT in the product grid above and on its own page.