Polycarbonate traffic signal housings are available in eight and twelve inch varieties, provide a durable and low-maintenance housing for standard LED modules as well as incandescent optical assemblies. Manufactured in polycarbonate, the housings are compliant with multiple agency standards including the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Caltrans, and most state Departments of Transportation (DOTs). An industry leader in signal manufacturing and supply, U.S. Barricades offers an extensive range of materials, configurations, and accessories, including backplates, visors, and signal assemblies, to meet your traffic signal requirements.
Standard Features:
* Modular sections, one-piece polycarbonate
* 72-tooth serrated boss and reinforcing ribs, top and bottom
* Brass threaded inserts for visor attachment (4)
* Housings have a cast boss for mounting a 5 or 6-position terminal block; one side of terminal block with fast-on terminals, the other side with screw terminals
* The words red, amber, and green are cast next to each boss to identify light source lead wires
* 5 or 6-position terminal block installed in center section (1) (alternate mounting is available)
* Stainless steel door roll pins and eye bolt/wing nut assemblies
* Integral lugs on the housing and doors with stainless steel roll pins provide effective door hinges
* Weathertight E.P.D.M. rubber door gasket
* Aluminum and polycarbonate, and 8” and 12” housings can be mixed in one signal head
General Specifications:
Dimensions:
(1-section)
8”: 13.5” H x 13.5” W x 7.0” D
12”: 10.0” H x 10.0” W x 7.0” D
Material:
Polycarbonate, Ultraviolet and heat stabilized, flame retardant, permanently colored
Color(s):
Federal yellow, signal green, black, or custom colors
Mounting:
2.0” hole top and bottom fits 1.5” NPT fittings
Environmental:
Operating temperature: -37o C to +74o C
Humidity: 0 to 95% (non-condensing)
Shipping Weight:
Polycarbonate: 8” - 2.1 lbs 12” - 4.2 lbs
Options:
* Location, quantity, and type of terminal blocks
* Door mounting hardware: Push pin (removable) or roll pin (permanent)
* Visors
* Backplates
* Mounting: Various framework, orientation, and configurations
* Light Source: LED or incandescent
* High-performance (highly directional) signal version
Benefits:
* Modular design, flexible configuration options: one to five sections, vertical, horizontal, and doghouse
* Fabricated from polycarbonate
* 8” or 12” diameter
* Weathertight doors
* Custom hardware and terminal block location available
