Melba 46 One-Piece Road Traffic Cone

Who Is This For?

Construction site managers, utility companies, traffic management contractors, car park operators, facilities managers, and any buyer who needs a large quantity of certified, cost-effective cones for lower-speed environments. Also relevant for contractors and organisations with sustainability procurement requirements where recycled material content in site consumables is specified or scored.

Typical Applications

• Construction site internal access routes and pedestrian segregation where a compact, cost-effective certified cone is required in volume
• Car parks, forecourts, retail parks, and industrial estate traffic management where cones are deployed and recovered frequently and impact resistance matters more than premium specification
• Utility and street works on single carriageway roads up to 50mph where the 460mm height satisfies Chapter 8 minimum cone height requirements
• Warehouse and industrial facility internal demarcation where the one-piece construction is preferred for its durability against forklift and pallet truck contact
• Event management and temporary site set-up where large cone quantities are needed and sustainability credentials support the event's environmental commitments
• Local authority and public sector procurement where recycled material content and BSI Kitemark certification are both specified requirements

How to Use

1. Deploy cones at spacings required by your traffic management plan, consistent with Chapter 8 Table A1.3 for the road type and speed limit.
2. On public highways, 460mm is the minimum permitted cone height. It is compliant for single carriageway roads up to 50mph and dual carriageways up to 40mph.
3. Check the reflective sleeve is clean and undamaged before each deployment. The sleeve must be legible at approach speed.
4. Stack cones for transport and storage. The one-piece construction stacks compactly without the risk of bases separating during handling.
5. Inspect before redeployment. The engineered flexibility of the MELBA 46 means it can absorb repeated impacts without cracking, but inspect for splits or deformation that would compromise its structural integrity.

Safety

• Deploy in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and the Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice.
• 460mm is the minimum permitted cone height on any UK public highway. Do not use a cone below this height on a public road.
• On single carriageway roads with high traffic speeds or restricted forward visibility, Chapter 8 recommends upgrading from the minimum height to 750mm where possible.
• CDM 2015 places duties on principal contractors to plan and manage traffic routes on construction sites.
• Operatives placing or recovering cones on live carriageways must wear EN ISO 20471 Class 3 high-visibility clothing as a minimum.

Maintenance

The one-piece MELBA 46 requires less maintenance than two-piece cones because there are no separate components to check or replace individually. Wipe the reflective sleeve with a damp cloth to remove mud, grime, or debris. Inspect the cone body for splits or deformation at the base before each deployment. The 100% recycled Ultra grade material is designed for high impact resistance but repeated heavy vehicle contact will eventually cause wear. Worn cones are 100% recyclable. Contact 0330 056 4420 or sales@securasite.co.uk for volume replacement orders.