Traffic Sign Poles and Legs

Galvanized Traffic Sign Posts and Portable Stands

A traffic sign post holds the sign at the right height, keeps it firm and keeps it in place for years. However well the sign is chosen, a bent or rusted post reduces visibility and safety. This category offers galvanized omega and tube posts for permanent installations and portable sign stands for temporary use.

Post Types

• Omega posts: Galvanized profile posts with an omega cross-section, available in 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 and 4 metre lengths with 3 mm, 4 mm and 5 mm wall thickness. They are widely used on highways and municipal roads, and longer posts can carry more than one sign.
• Galvanized tube posts: 60 mm diameter, 2 mm wall tube posts in 2, 2.5 and 3 metre lengths, a practical choice for estate roads, car parks and factory sites, and also used for mounting traffic mirrors.
• Flanged mirror and sign posts: 1.5 and 2.5 metre posts with a base flange that can be anchored to concrete, ideal where you cannot dig into the ground.
• Portable sign stands: 100, 120 and 150 cm stands that let you set up and remove signs quickly for road works, events and temporary diversions.

Choosing and Installing the Right Post

When choosing post length, consider the sign size, the number of signs on the post and the depth of the foundation. For large signs exposed to wind and for roadside installations, an omega post with a thicker wall is the better choice. Permanent posts are usually set in a concrete foundation, and the sign is fixed to the post with clamps and bolts. For mounting height and lateral clearance, we recommend following the principles of the KGM traffic signs manual. Contact us if you need a custom length or wall thickness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I choose an omega post or a tube post? For roadside use, multiple signs or large signs, an omega post is the sturdier choice. For single signs in car parks, estates and factories, a galvanized tube post is usually sufficient.

What does galvanizing do? Galvanizing protects the steel post against rust outdoors and reduces maintenance.

Can a portable stand replace a fixed post? Portable stands are designed for temporary use. For signs that will stay in one place for a long time, a post fixed to the ground is recommended.