Australian Govlink Issue 2, 2013 | Page 22

18 ROADSIDE PRODUCTS PTY LTD Manufacturers of Dura-Post Roadside Products Pty Ltd is the manufacturer and distributor of Dura-Post Guide and Marker Post Systems. Our guide and marker posts are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all Australian Standards and individual state traffic authority specifications for road edge guide and marker posts. The Dura-Post Brand is the most extensive range of guide and marker post systems available in Australia and Internationally. Our range includes Semi Flexible Steel Posts, Tubular Steel Guide Posts, Fully Flexible 360o Guide & Marker Posts, and Flexible uPVC Delineator Posts (see Figure 1). Figure 1 Zone recommendations throughout the Dura-Post Guide & Marker Post Range are indicated by these symbols; IMPACT LEGEND Roadside Products specialises in the design and manufacture of asset marker post systems for Gas and Water Pipelines, Buried Cables, Fire Hydrants and other assets requiring durable and clear marking. We also manufacture signage and laminated vinyl marking plates. Green is suited to low impact zones is installing with the use of Mechanical Equipment such as Pneumatic Drivers or Jackhammers. Roadside Products manufactures attachments for mechanical drivers for the installation of our posts. Installation methods for Dura-Post Guide & Marker Posts are indicated throughout the product range with these symbols; INSTALLATION LEGEND Orange is suited to medium impact zones Setting us apart from our opposition is our range and solutions for all installation requirements and the necessary equipment to carry out installations of our products. Our highly-experienced sales team provides on-site installation and safety training to users of our products. Red is suited to high impact zones Impact Grades Another important design consideration of Dura-Post Guide & Marker Posts is the installation method. Roadside Products places high importance on the safe installation of our products and offers on-site training on the correct and safe use of our installation equipment. There are two methods available for installing DuraPosts, firstly they can be installed manually, this method will require physical effort and the use of manual tools such as Post Drivers or by digging holes. The second option, and where possible recommended, Mechanical Installation method Installation Options Dura-Post Guide & Marker Post Systems have been designed to incorporate many factors including suitability of the installed position versus the material used and cost effectiveness. Some Dura-Post Guide Posts are designed to be installed in High Impact Zones and others designed for installation in Low Impact Zones. Manual Installation method In order to assist with the choice of the most suitable Guide Post for the various situations or installation positions Guide Posts need to be installed, the Impact Govlink Issue 2 2013 Roadside Products’ RoadPro range of traffic and construction zone products and services are sourced from manufacturers locally and internationally. For more info see www.durapost.com.au Roadside Products’ Head Office and Manufacturing is located in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. We have experienced sales staff based in all states of Australia and have our National Distribution & Sales Centre in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.