Melba 75 One-Piece Road Traffic Cone

Who Is This For?

Traffic management contractors, construction site managers, utility companies, highways maintenance teams, and hire companies who need a BSI Kitemarked 750mm cone in a one-piece format. Also relevant for buyers with sustainability procurement requirements where 100% recycled content in site consumables is scored or specified, and for organisations who prefer the simplicity and durability of one-piece construction at highway-compliant height.

Typical Applications

• Chapter 8 lane closures and taper layouts on single carriageway roads up to 50mph and dual carriageways up to 40mph
• Street works and utility operations where a 750mm Chapter 8 compliant cone is required and one-piece construction is preferred for reduced handling complexity
• Construction site access routes and traffic management where cones are exposed to vehicle and plant contact and impact resistance is a priority
• Highway maintenance schemes where cone inventories are large and the cost advantage of one-piece over two-piece is meaningful at scale
• Hire company fleets where the absence of separable components reduces maintenance complexity across large rental inventories
• Any Chapter 8 scheme where the buyer wants BSI Kitemarked 750mm height with a sustainability credential from the 100% recycled material construction

How to Use

1. Deploy at spacings required by your traffic management plan, consistent with Chapter 8 Table A1.3 for the road type and speed limit.
2. The 750mm height is compliant for single carriageway roads up to 50mph and dual carriageways up to 40mph. For roads above these speeds, use the 1m cone.
3. Inspect the reflective sleeve before each deployment. The sleeve must be clean and undamaged for full retroreflective performance.
4. Stack cones for transport and storage. The one-piece construction with wide base stacks stably.
5. Inspect before redeployment. The engineered flexible body absorbs repeated vehicle impact, but inspect for splits or base deformation that would affect stability.

Safety

• Deploy in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and the Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice.
• On single carriageway roads with high traffic speeds or restricted forward visibility, Chapter 8 recommends increasing cone height above the minimum. The MELBA 75 at 750mm satisfies this recommendation in most A-road environments.
• 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

Wipe the reflective sleeve with a damp cloth after each shift. The one-piece body requires no component-level maintenance. Inspect the base for splitting or deformation before deployment. The 100% Ultra grade recycled material is engineered for high impact resistance, but inspect regularly on sites where heavy plant operates close to cone lines. Worn or damaged cones are 100% recyclable. Contact 0330 056 4420 or sales@securasite.co.uk for volume orders and replacement stock.