Collapsible Traffic Cone (Folding)
Folding orange traffic cone with a reflective band and a square plastic base. It collapses flat for storage in a car boot, truck cab or tool store and pops up when needed.
| Option | Price | Availability | SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450 mm | ৳650 | In stock | FSB-WS-CONE-FOLD-450-MM |
| 700 mm | ৳980 | In stock | FSB-WS-CONE-FOLD-700-MM |
Delivery across Bangladesh. Cash on delivery available.
Delivery:
- Inside Dhaka: ৳60, about 2 days
- Outside Dhaka: ৳120, about 5 days
Payment methods: Cash on delivery, bKash, Credit / debit card, Cards, mobile banking and internet banking (SSLCommerz)
Specifications
- Product code
- FSB-WS-CONE-FOLD
- Type
- Traffic cone
- Type
- Collapsible (pop-up) traffic cone
- Colour
- Orange with silver reflective band
- Available heights
- Approximately 450 mm and 700 mm when open
- Body
- Coated fabric sleeve on a spring frame
- Base
- Square plastic base, orange
- Folded height
- Approximately 4–6 cm
- Storage
- Folds flat into its base; fits a car boot
- Size
- 700 mm, 450 mm
- Color
- Orange
- Application
- Vehicle, Maintenance, Parking
Description
A collapsible traffic cone is a warning cone whose body is a fabric sleeve on a spring-like frame, so it folds down flat into its own base and stands up again when you pull the top. This one has an orange body with a wide silver reflective band and a square orange plastic base — the same warning job as a rigid cone, in a fraction of the storage space.
Who needs a folding cone instead of a normal cone?
- Car, microbus and truck drivers — to mark a breakdown or a tyre change at the roadside.
- Service and maintenance teams — electricians, lift technicians, telecom and utility crews who carry their kit in a van or on a motorcycle.
- Security and facility staff — for temporary use in lobbies, basements and car parks.
- Emergency responders and event crews who need several cones but have little space.
For a permanent or long-running road closure, a rigid PVC cone is the better choice: it is heavier and stands up better to wind and passing traffic.
Collapsible vs rigid cone
| Collapsible cone | Rigid PVC cone | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | Folds to a few centimetres high | Stacks, but stays full height |
| Weight | Light | Heavier, more stable |
| Best for | Vehicles, mobile crews, short jobs | Road works, daily site use |
| Wind and traffic draught | Can be blown over | Stands better |
How do you use it?
- Hold the base and pull the top upwards until the cone is fully extended.
- Stand it on level ground, well behind the vehicle or hazard so approaching drivers see it in time.
- After use, press the top down into the base and store it flat.
Keep the fabric clean and dry before folding it away, so the reflective band stays bright and the sleeve does not get mouldy.
Applications
- Roadside breakdowns and tyre changes
- Service vans, motorcycles and mobile maintenance crews
- Basement and multi-storey car parks
- Lift, electrical and plumbing maintenance in buildings
- Events, security posts and emergency response
Recommended usage
Keep one or two folding cones in each vehicle together with a warning triangle. Pull the cone fully open, stand it on level ground and place it far enough behind the hazard for drivers to react. For windy roads or work lasting many hours, use rigid PVC cones instead.
Safety instructions
A folding cone is light and can be blown over by wind or passing trucks — check it regularly while it is in use. It gives a warning only and does not protect anyone from a vehicle. Stand off the carriageway and watch the traffic while placing it. Do not use a cone with a torn sleeve or a missing reflective band.
Frequently asked questions
What is a collapsible traffic cone?
It is a traffic cone with a fabric body on a spring frame that folds flat into its base for storage and pops up when the top is pulled. It does the same warning job as a rigid cone but takes very little space, so it is carried in vehicles and tool kits.
Can I keep a folding cone in my car for emergencies?
Yes — that is its main use. Folded, the cone is only a few centimetres high and fits in the boot or under a seat. Use it together with a warning triangle when the car breaks down on a road or highway.
Is a collapsible cone as stable as a normal PVC cone?
No. A collapsible cone is lighter, so strong wind or the draught of a passing truck can knock it over. It is meant for short, attended jobs; for road works and long closures a rigid PVC cone is the right choice.
Can a folding traffic cone be seen at night?
Yes, the wide reflective band reflects vehicle headlights back to the driver. Keep the band clean, and on an unlit road place the cone further from the vehicle so drivers have more time to react.