How Are JSP Traffic Cones Tested for Compliance?

An overview of our product testing process to meet EN13422 standards.

At JSP, we ensure our traffic cones meet the highest standards of safety and durability. All compliant cones are independently lab tested and also batch tested under our ISO 9001 quality management system to confirm full compliance with EN13422, the European standard for traffic cone design and performance.

Our technical team uses in-house testing equipment to carry out all procedures outlined in EN13422 Section 7: Methods of Tests. This ensures our cones meet the strict requirements for design, performance, and durability.

Areas of Compliance

Design, Dimensions & Tolerances – EN13422 Section 4
All cones conform to the specified dimensions, weight, and shape tolerances.
Performance Requirements – EN13422 Section 6
Cones are tested to ensure they perform under various environmental and physical stress conditions.

Testing Procedures

Low Temperature Conditioning

Cones are conditioned at -18°C ±2°C for at least two hours.
Impact resistance and drop tests must be performed within one minute of removal from this environment.

Impact Resistance – EN13422 Section 7.5

A 900g steel ball is swung on a 1750mm radius to strike the cone.
The cone must not tear, break, or lose any retroreflective material during this test.

Drop Test – EN13422 Section 7.6

The cone is suspended horizontally at 1.5 metres and dropped.
It must remain intact without bursting, separating, or breaking on impact.

Stability – EN13422 Section 7.4

A horizontal force of 6–13 newtons is applied to the top of the cone depending on its height and weight classification.
The cone must remain upright and not overturn.

Adhesion Test – EN13422 Section 7.8

A vertical cut is made through the retroreflective surface.
No part of the material should lift more than 25mm from the cut line.

Retroreflectivity – EN13422 Section 7.3.1

Cone sleeve retroreflectivity is tested for each batch at all required entrance and observation angles before production.

Chromaticity – EN13422 Section 6.1.2.2

The colour and consistency of both internal and external non-retroreflective surfaces are measured to ensure they fall within the EN13422 colour space requirements.

Weight – EN13422 Section 4.12.1

Each cone’s weight is checked to ensure it complies with standard requirements based on its height class.

These robust procedures ensure every compliant cone leaving JSP meets rigorous quality and safety expectations.

Key points:

All compliant cones are tested in line with EN13422 standards.
Tests cover low-temperature resistance, impact, drop performance, and stability.
Retroreflectivity, colour (chromaticity), and adhesion of markings are also measured.
In-house and independent lab testing ensure consistent product quality.
Testing is part of JSP’s ISO 9001 quality management system.

If you need further support, please contact our Technical Support Team using the email: technical@jspsafety.com or contact us via WhatsApp.