12 Inch Traffic Cones – Heavy-Duty PVC Safety Cones
These 12 Inch Traffic Cones provide a compact, highly visible solution for traffic control, work zones, construction sites, parking areas, warehouses, events, training areas, and other locations where temporary safety marking is needed.
Constructed from durable, flexible all-PVC vinyl, these small traffic cones are designed to perform in a variety of weather conditions while maintaining the visibility and stability required for professional safety applications. The highly pigmented fluorescent PVC is UV stabilized to help resist fading from sun exposure, making these cones suitable for repeated indoor and outdoor use.
Available in Safety Orange and Lime Green, the 12-inch traffic cone provides high visibility without the size and weight of a full-height roadway cone.
Durable One-Piece PVC Construction
The 12-inch safety cone features one-piece all-PVC construction designed for durability and flexibility.
PVC construction allows the cone to remain flexible while standing up to the repeated handling, transportation, stacking, and jobsite use common in construction and industrial environments.
The cone combines a highly visible upper section with a high-density base, creating a durable safety marker suitable for professional applications.
Key features include:
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12-inch overall height
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One-piece all-PVC construction
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Durable and flexible design
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UV-stabilized PVC
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Highly pigmented fluorescent color
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High-density base
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Low center of gravity
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Designed for all-weather conditions
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Safety Orange and Lime Green options
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Custom stenciling available
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Reflective collar options available
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Compact size for easy handling and storage
High-Visibility Safety Orange & Lime Green
Visibility is one of the most important characteristics of any traffic safety cone.
These 12-inch cones are available in Safety Orange or Lime Green, providing bright fluorescent visibility for identifying restricted areas, hazards, work zones, equipment locations, parking areas, and temporary traffic patterns.
The PVC material uses highly pigmented, UV-stabilized color to help provide long-lasting visibility and improved resistance to fading.
Bright traffic cones can help draw attention to areas where workers, pedestrians, drivers, equipment operators, or visitors need additional direction or warning.
UV-Stabilized for Outdoor Use
Traffic cones are frequently exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods.
UV exposure can cause lower-quality plastics and colors to fade or deteriorate over time. These 12-inch traffic cones use UV-stabilized PVC to provide increased resistance to fading.
This makes them suitable for applications where cones may regularly be used outdoors, including:
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Construction sites
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Parking lots
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Loading areas
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Driveways
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Outdoor events
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Maintenance areas
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Equipment yards
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Work zones
High-Density Base for Stability
Although compact traffic cones are easy to move and transport, they still need sufficient stability when positioned on the ground.
These 12-inch PVC cones feature a high-density base that creates a low center of gravity, helping the cone remain stable during use.
The compact base measures approximately 8.5 inches across its widest dimension, while the complete cone weighs approximately 1.5 pounds.
This combination provides a practical balance between portability and stability for temporary safety marking applications.
Compact 12-Inch Traffic Cone
Full-size traffic cones are not necessary for every application.
A 12-inch traffic cone is particularly useful when you need a visible marker without the footprint, height, or weight of a larger 18-inch, 28-inch, or 36-inch cone.
Compact cones can be especially useful for:
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Indoor facilities
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Warehouses
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Parking areas
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Driver training
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Equipment marking
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Maintenance work
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Pedestrian areas
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Events
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Temporary hazards
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Small work zones
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Sports and training
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Property management
Their smaller size also makes them easier to transport and store when multiple cones are required.
Traffic Cones for Construction Sites
Construction sites constantly change as workers, equipment, materials, and vehicles move throughout the project.
Small traffic cones can provide a simple way to identify:
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Temporary hazards
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Restricted areas
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Equipment locations
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Material storage zones
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Pedestrian routes
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Work areas
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Maintenance zones
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Parking restrictions
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Temporary boundaries
Because these cones are compact and lightweight, workers can quickly reposition them as jobsite conditions change.
Traffic Cones for Warehouses & Industrial Facilities
Traffic cones aren't limited to roads and construction sites.
Warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, maintenance facilities, and industrial buildings can use compact safety cones to temporarily identify areas that require attention.
Common indoor applications include:
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Spill areas
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Cleaning zones
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Equipment maintenance
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Loading docks
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Temporary aisle closures
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Restricted areas
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Forklift traffic areas
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Maintenance work
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Inventory areas
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Temporary hazards
The bright fluorescent color helps make the cones easy to identify within busy commercial and industrial environments.
Parking Lot Safety Cones
12-inch traffic cones are also a convenient option for temporary parking and traffic-control applications.
They can be positioned to help identify:
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Reserved spaces
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Temporary parking restrictions
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Loading zones
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Pickup areas
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Maintenance areas
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Drive-through lanes
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Pedestrian routes
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Event parking
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Vehicle staging areas
Their compact size makes them easy to keep in maintenance vehicles, service trucks, facility storage areas, or equipment rooms for quick deployment.
Traffic Cones for Events & Crowd Control
Temporary events frequently require flexible safety and directional markers that can be quickly installed and removed.
12-inch cones can be used for:
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Event parking
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Pedestrian routing
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Registration areas
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Queue management
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Restricted zones
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Temporary boundaries
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Equipment areas
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Sports events
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Training courses
Because they are smaller than conventional roadway cones, they are particularly convenient when large numbers of temporary markers must be transported and positioned.
Custom Stenciling Available
For businesses, contractors, municipalities, schools, facilities, and organizations managing large inventories of safety cones, custom stenciling can make cones easier to identify.
Custom markings may help identify:
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Company ownership
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Department
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Facility
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Project
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Crew
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Organization
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Equipment inventory
Custom stenciling is available as an option for these traffic cones.
Reflective Collar Options
Reflective collars are also available as an option.
Adding reflective material can increase cone visibility when light from vehicles, equipment, or other sources reaches the reflective surface.
Reflective collars can be especially useful when cones may be used in lower-light environments.
Technical Specifications
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Model Number: 1250-00
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Height: 12 in.
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Weight: 1.5 lb. / 0.68 kg
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Material: One-piece all-PVC construction
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Colors Available: Safety Orange and Lime Green
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Base: High-density PVC
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UV Stabilized: Yes
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Dimension A: 2 in.
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Dimension B: 6.5 in.
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Dimension C: 8.5 in.
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Top Wall Thickness: 0.065 in.
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Bottom Wall Thickness: 0.100 in.
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Minimum Tensile Strength: 1,200 psi
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Minimum Elongation: 200%
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Minimum Tear Strength: 250 lb./in.
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Hardness: 75 ± 5 Shore A
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Custom Stenciling: Available
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Reflective Collars: Available
Common Applications
These 12-inch PVC traffic cones are suitable for a wide range of professional and recreational uses, including:
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Construction
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Traffic control
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Parking lots
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Warehouses
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Manufacturing facilities
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Industrial facilities
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Property maintenance
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Schools
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Municipal facilities
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Events
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Driver training
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Equipment yards
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Loading areas
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Pedestrian control
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Maintenance zones
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Sports and athletic training
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Temporary hazard identification
Why Choose a 12-Inch Traffic Cone?
The biggest advantage of a 12-inch cone is convenience.
For applications that don't require a large highway-style traffic cone, a compact cone provides a highly visible marker that is easier to carry, deploy, stack, transport, and store.
The durable PVC construction also makes these cones better suited for repeated professional use than lightweight disposable markers.
For contractors and facilities that regularly create temporary work zones or restricted areas, keeping a supply of compact safety cones available can provide a simple way to quickly identify changing conditions.
Why Buy Traffic Safety Products from Diamond Tool Store?
Diamond Tool Store supplies professional traffic safety equipment, construction supplies, safety equipment, tools, and jobsite products for contractors, commercial facilities, government and procurement customers, maintenance departments, and other professional users.
Whether you need compact traffic cones for a warehouse or facility, safety cones for a construction project, or larger quantities for commercial and institutional applications, Diamond Tool Store can help supply the traffic safety products required for the job.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall are these traffic cones?
These traffic cones are 12 inches tall, making them a compact alternative to larger traffic and construction cones.
What are the 12-inch traffic cones made from?
The cones feature one-piece all-PVC construction using highly pigmented, UV-stabilized PVC.
What colors are available?
The 12-inch traffic cones are available in Safety Orange and Lime Green.
How much does each 12-inch traffic cone weigh?
Each cone weighs approximately 1.5 pounds (0.68 kg).
What is the model number?
The model number is 1250-00.
Can these traffic cones be used outdoors?
Yes. The PVC construction is designed for flexibility and durability across different weather conditions, and the fluorescent material is UV stabilized to improve resistance to fading.
Are these cones suitable for construction sites?
Yes. Their compact size and high visibility make them useful for identifying temporary hazards, restricted areas, work zones, equipment areas, and other locations around construction sites.
Can 12-inch traffic cones be used indoors?
Yes. Their compact size makes them particularly useful in warehouses, industrial facilities, maintenance areas, parking garages, schools, and other indoor environments.
Do these cones have a weighted base?
The cones use a high-density base designed to create a low center of gravity for improved stability.
Are reflective collars available?
Yes. Reflective collars are available as an option for applications where increased visibility is desired.
Can the traffic cones be custom stenciled?
Yes. Custom stenciling is available, which can be useful for companies, contractors, government agencies, schools, facilities, and other organizations that want to identify their cones.
What is the base size?
The widest listed base dimension is approximately 8.5 inches.
What are small traffic cones used for?
Small traffic cones are commonly used for construction, parking control, warehouse safety, maintenance areas, events, driver training, pedestrian routing, temporary hazards, equipment marking, and sports or training applications.
Where can I buy 12-inch traffic cones?
Diamond Tool Store carries 12-inch PVC traffic cones and other professional traffic safety equipment for construction, industrial, commercial, maintenance, and safety applications.