Heavy-Duty Ballasted High-Wind Traffic Barrels
Aerodynamic Anti-Roll Traffic Barrels for Severe Weather & Open Highway Corridors
Technical Overview & Aerodynamic Stability
Engineered specifically for wind-swept elevated bridge decks, open rural 400-series highway stretches, and turbulent freight corridors. Equipped with heavy-duty interlocking vulcanized rubber tire-collar bases rated to remain standing in 110 km/h wind gusts.
Across high-speed 400-series Ontario expressways and major arterial reconstructions, standard lightweight traffic markers fail under heavy transport truck aerodynamic drag. Our Heavy-Duty Ballasted High-Wind Traffic Barrels rental fleet incorporates an engineered low-center-of-gravity ballast geometry with vulcanized micro-tread rubber bases that grip asphalt and concrete surfaces securely, preventing hazardous creep into active live traffic lanes.
Engineered Product Features
- ✦ Dual-tiered locking collar system prevents base separation during extreme wind conditions
- ✦ Pavement-gripping micro-tread underside eliminates road walk and creep on smooth asphalt
- ✦ Low-center-of-gravity design keeps barrels upright even under semi-truck air blast
- ✦ Integrated top flasher mount accommodates high-candela solar LED beacons
Contractor & Project Benefits
- ✓ Prevents dangerous barrel blowouts onto live traffic lanes on high-speed expressways
- ✓ Reduces costly night-time maintenance crew callouts to right tipped barrels
- ✓ Provides peace of mind for multi-month highway resurfacing and bridge reconstruction
MTO Book 7 Deployment Protocol
Target Applications for High-Wind Barrels
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard lightweight drums can easily roll or blow into active lanes under heavy transport truck draft or severe storms. Our 50-80 lb rubber bases guarantee rock-solid lane positioning.
Yes. The barrel body separates smoothly from the rubber ring base, allowing crews to roll or stack bases and carry drum bodies with minimal fatigue.