LifeGard®
LifeGard and LifeGard II Traffic Drums
LifeGard®
- LifeGard and LifeGard II traffic drums meet relevant MUTCD requirements. They are approved for use under FHWA Allowance Letter WZ-54.
- Manufactured from low or high density polyethylene plastic, with UV inhibitors,LG and LG II traffic drums provide years of reliable use in harsh environments.
- Molded handle accepts Type A and C Warning Lights for increased visibility.
- Our patented tire collar ballast fits both the LG and LG II. Made from recycled truck tire sidewalls, our tire collar weighs 25 lbs., and replaces sandbags.Installs quickly and nests easily.
- LG and LG II drums accommodate up to 5 bands of retroreflective sheeting.
- Retroreflective sheeting meets all state and federal specifications, and is available in:
- 4" and 6" wide bands,
- Engineer, Hi-Intensity and Diamond grades.
- US Patent No. 5,234,280. Canadian patent 2,083,918.
LifeGard® II
In addition to the attributes listed above, the LG II traffic drum also features these distinct elements:
- The Intermittent Stacking Rim prevents drums from locking when stacked. The Stacking Rim also protects the sheeting when the drum is stacked or rolled.
- The Anti-Roll Feature, a flat section of the flange, slows rolling if impacted.
- For ballast, the LG II drum accommodates the patented rubber tire collar or an internal snap-on rubber base.
- US Patent No. 6,817,805 B2, Canadian patent 103,769
The following companies are licensed by Plastic Safety Systems under its U.S. Patent No. 5,234,280 - to utilize the tire collar ballasting system on their channelizer drums; TrafFix Devices, Lakeside Plastics, Bent Manufacturing, Allsafe SMC and Eastern Molding International, LLC. (Highway Tech Safety Products), Plasticade Corp. and Work Area Protection Corporation.
