A-Frame Barricade Leg - Economy
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Technical Specifications
| Material | Impact-resistant, rigid, injection molded plastic |
|---|---|
| Barricade Type | Type I & II Barricade |
| Board Openings | 4 slots |
| Accepts Rails | 1" x 8" or 2" x 8" nominal lumber or plastic rails |
| Dimensions | 28"W x 40"H |
| Weight | 7 lbs |
| SKU | A44040-IMV |
| Sold As | Each |
| Brand | VizCon |
| Lead Time | 2 weeks to ship |
Expert Insights
With 40+ years of industrial supply experience, AbsorbentsOnline recommends matching your A-frame barricade and barrier rail configuration to the specific road classification and traffic speed of your work zone. Rail length determines how much lane width you can block — 4’ and 6’ rails suit pedestrian and low-speed zones, while 8’, 10’, and 12’ rails are necessary for multi-lane closures on higher-speed roadways. Always select the sheeting grade that matches your environment — higher-speed traffic demands higher-performance reflectivity.
Rail profile matters for durability: I-beam rails offer superior rigidity and wind resistance compared to standard hollow-cell economy rails, making them the better choice for long-term installations or high-wind areas. Pair rails with ballast-covered A-frame legs (sand-filled) for deployments where wind gusts exceed 25 mph. Inspect rails regularly for cracking, fading, or delamination of reflective sheeting — degraded sheeting fails to meet MUTCD retroreflectivity minimums and must be replaced.
💡 Pro Tip: Understand reflective sheeting grades before ordering — Engineer Grade (EG) is suitable for low-speed residential and parking areas; High Intensity Prismatic (HIP) provides 3-4x the reflectivity of EG and is required for most arterial roadways; Diamond Grade (DG) delivers maximum retroreflectivity for highway-speed work zones and is visible at distances exceeding 1,000 feet. Upgrading sheeting grade is the single most cost-effective way to improve nighttime work zone safety.
For DOT contractors, construction companies, and utility companies: Barricades and barrier rails are essential traffic control devices for lane closures, detours, and work zone delineation. Our A-frame, folding, and barrier rail options are built to MUTCD standards and engineered for rapid deployment across multiple job sites.
Fleet purchasing and seasonal stocking programs ensure your crews always have compliant barricades on hand. All units meet MUTCD compliance requirements for color, retroreflectivity, and dimensional specifications — keeping your projects in line with federal and state DOT regulations.
📞 Need volume pricing? Call (800) 869-9633 for quantity discounts on orders of 10+ units. AbsorbentsOnline has served industrial, municipal, and commercial customers since 1985.
What Our Customers Say
Real reviews from the facilities, field crews, and agencies that count on us.
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★★★★★
"We've been running these barricades on DOT projects for over two years now. They hold up to daily abuse from our crews loading and unloading them off trucks, and the powder coat finish still looks sharp. Definitely the best value we've found for the price point."
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★★★★★
"Setup and teardown is a breeze. My crew can deploy a full line of A-frames in half the time it used to take with our old barricades. The folding mechanism is simple and nothing to jam up."
✅ Verified Buyer
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★★★★★
"The reflective sheeting on these rails is extremely visible at night. Our utility crews work a lot of after-hours emergency jobs and the high-intensity prismatic sheeting gives us confidence that motorists can see the work zone clearly."
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Cross-Reference Guide
This product is compatible with applications that use the following part numbers:
- A44040-IMV
- TrafFix Devices 00100 Series Barricade
- Plasticade 100-Series A-Frame Barricade
- Cortina Safety 97-01 Folding Barricade
- Eastern Metal Signs & Safety Type I Barricade
This MUTCD compliant work zone barricade is a direct replacement for TrafFix Devices, Plasticade, Cortina Safety, and Eastern Metal Signs traffic control devices. Designed for highway and construction work zone applications, this barricade meets all federal and state DOT requirements for Type I and Type II traffic control device standards. AbsorbentsOnline SKU: A44040-IMV.
