Traffic Drums

Our Different Types of Channelizer Traffic Drums

We offer a wide variety of high-quality traffic drums designed to enhance safety and visibility in work zones, construction sites, and roadside projects. Each of our drum types features durable construction and meets MUTCD requirements, ensuring that you can trust them in all weather conditions. Choose the right style below to meet the unique needs of your traffic management application:

• Traffic Channelizer Drum with 4" EG Grade Reflective Sheeting and Rubber Base – ideal for general work zone applications.
• Traffic Channelizer Drum with 6" Reflective Sheeting in EG or HI grade and included Rubber Base – a higher level of reflectivity.
• Traffic Channelizer Drum with 6" Diamond Grade Reflective Stripes and Rubber Base – Ensures maximum visibility with top-tier reflectivity for nighttime and low-light conditions.
• Channelizer Drum Rubber Tire Base – Enhances the stability of your traffic drums, keeping them upright in windy or high-traffic conditions. For additional weight stack an additional tire ring on the drum.

Understanding Reflective Sheeting Grades available for Traffic Drums

Our traffic drums and channelizers use various types of reflective sheeting to improve visibility, especially during nighttime or low-light conditions. Each grade of reflective sheeting is designed to meet different performance needs, ensuring that drivers can clearly see and respond to traffic control devices. Please note that each state may have its own specific requirements regarding which reflective sheeting grades are acceptable. Be sure to check with your individual state’s regulations before purchasing.

• EG (Engineer Grade): This level of reflective sheeting provides basic nighttime reflectivity suitable for lower-speed roads and less demanding conditions. Engineer Grade sheeting is cost-effective, durable, and works well in areas where ambient lighting, such as street lamps, provides additional visibility.
• HI (High Intensity): A step up from EG, High Intensity sheeting offers significantly improved reflectivity and brightness. It is commonly used on roads and highways with moderate to high traffic volumes, ensuring that signs and drums are more visible to drivers from longer distances. HI sheeting maintains its reflective properties even after prolonged outdoor exposure.
• DG (Diamond Grade): The top tier of reflective sheeting, Diamond Grade provides the highest level of brightness and clarity. Ideal for high-speed highways, complex work zones, and areas with minimal ambient light, Diamond Grade sheeting ensures maximum visibility under all conditions. Its advanced design scatters light back to drivers more efficiently, improving safety and reaction time.

About Our Traffic Drums

Traffic drums, often referred to as traffic channelizer drums, or traffic barrels, are essential tools in modern roadway and work zone management. Their large, barrel-like shape and bright orange color immediately catch drivers’ attention, while their reflective bands—whether EG, HI, or DG—help maintain visibility under all lighting conditions. By guiding motorists through temporary traffic patterns, channelizer drums reduce confusion and enhance overall safety for road crews, pedestrians, and drivers alike.

These channelizer drums are designed with durability in mind, constructed from impact-resistant materials that can withstand repeated use and harsh weather. Many models include weighted bases or the option to add sandbags, ensuring the drums remain stable even in windy conditions or high-traffic areas. Because they’re highly portable and stackable, traffic drums simplify setup and teardown, making them an efficient choice for both short-term projects and long-term highway construction zones.

Compliance with MUTCD Standards

The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) sets the standard for all traffic control devices on public roads in the United States. Our traffic channelizer drums comply with MUTCD guidelines, ensuring they meet strict size, color, and reflectivity requirements. This means that when you choose MUTCD-compliant traffic drums, you’re not only investing in top-tier materials and craftsmanship, but also ensuring that your work zone adheres to the highest level of national safety standards.

MUTCD compliance ensures consistency across states and municipalities, making it easier for drivers to understand and follow road signage and signals. By employing MUTCD-approved traffic drums, you help maintain a uniform, recognizable appearance that reduces driver confusion and results in safer navigation through construction areas, lane closures, and detours.

Ready to Order Traffic Drums?

To enhance your work zone safety with the right set of traffic drums Visit TrafficSafetyStore.com or call us at 1-800-429-9030 to discuss your needs and place an order today. Our team of experts is here to help you select the best products for your specific application.