Markers

Precast Concrete Service Markers

  • Precast Concrete Markers are used for marking the position of underground services like cables and pipes.
  • Concrete is maintenance free, inexpensive and strong
  • Save the frustration of locating underground services and invest in Vantone's Precast Concrete Markers

See Also Precast Concrete Protection Slabs
 

 
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Type 1 Marker

Suitable for marking any underground service. Four standard letter inscriptions are immediately available. See below. Shown on the left is a Type 1 Marker with a "W" inscription.

Concrete: 25MPa unreinforced

Dimensions:
Base: 300mm x  75mm
Top: 220mm x 75mm
Height: 900mm
Weight: 43kg

Prod. code P2-1601/W Inscription "W" (e.g. for water pipe)
Prod. code P2-1601/C Inscription "C" (e.g. for cable)
Prod. code P2-1601/V Inscription "V" (e.g. for valve)
Prod. code P2-1601/H Inscription "H" (e.g. for hydrant)

 
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Type 2 Marker

This marker has a blank oval-shaped concrete patch to which the customer may fix a marking plate or paint on.

Concrete: 25MPa unreinforced

Dimensions:
Base: 300mm x 130mm
Top: 200mm x 80mm
Height: 650mm
Weight: 41kg

Product code P2-1602

 
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Type 3 Marker

This marker is equipped with a cast-in blank aluminium plate for site punching and indented lettering above it. The one show has a "CTMM W" imprint, signifying City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality Water Pipe.
Imprint lettering can be custom ordered. The larger the order, the more economical.

Concrete: 30MPa reinforced

Dimensions:
Base: 200mm x 100mm
Top: 100mm x 100mm
Height: 1300mm
Visible label plate size: 80mm x 80mm
Weight: ±50kg

Product code P2-1610 Blank
Product code P2-1610/1 COT (City of Tshwane imprint)
Product code P2-1610/2 MLM (Magalies Local Municipality imprint)
Product code P2-1610/3 JW (Johannesburg Water imprint)
Product code P2-1610/4 CTMM (City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality imprint)
Product code P2-1610/M Mould insert for new imprint

 
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Type 4 Marker Post

Tall Marker Post for good visibility in tall grass and other obstacles.

Lettering is indented into the front face. Examples are: "SEWER" and "WATER". Any lettering is possible within reason and made to order. Please ask for a quote.

Dimensions:
Size: 100mm x 100mm cross section, slightly tapered
Height: Any height possible up to 1.5m high
Weight: 36kg for a 1.5m Post

Product code P2-1611/W with "WATER" lettering 1.5m long 36kg
Product code P2-1611/S with "SEWER" lettering 1.4m long 34kg

 
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Type 5 Service Marker

High specification route marker for optic fibre cables and other underground services. Can be ordered with printed label plates or without label plates.
Dimensions: 150mm x  100mm x 1.5m long
Concrete: 30 MPa
Reinforcing: 4Y8 + R6 stirrups
Weight: 54kg

Product code:
P2-1616/0  Type 5 Marker 1.5m long without printed labels
P2-1616/D  Type 5 Marker 1.5m long with printed DFA labels
P2-1616/V  Type 5 Marker 1.5m long with printed Vodacom labels

Labels: 3 off Anodised Aluminium Printed UV-resistant,
Plate sizes: 200 x 90mm, 100 x 75mm, 90 x 40mm

 
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Type 6 Marker Post

Medium Tall Marker with Punchable Label Plate Cast into Top of Marker
Dimensions: 150mm square top to at least 230mm square base x at least 1000mm high
Concrete: 30 MPa
Reinforcing: 4Y8 + R6 stirrups
Label Plate: 1.6mm Aluminium visible size ±100 x 100mm 

Mass: ±90kg

Product code:
P2-1618  Type 6 1000mm Tall x 230x230 Base

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Beacon Marker Post 2m Tall

Tall Marker with punchable label plate near top of post.
Dimensions: Enlarged base 500x500x150mm. Total height 2190mm. Top size 150x150mm.
Weight: ±270kg
Concrete: 30 MPa.
Reinforcing: 4Y10 plus stirrups.
Label Plate: Epoxied on 1.6mm aluminium size ±60x50mm left blank for site punching.

Indented lettering with large orders. Ask for quote.

Optional Extras:
- Engraving of Label Plates
- Indented Lettering or Logo
- Painting of Marker Posts

Product code:
P2-1613  Beacon Marker 2m Tall


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Fibre Optic Cable Marker Block

Economical markers block with a useful recess where user may attach a label plate.

Concrete: 25MPa unreinforced

Dimensions:
Size: 300mm x 300mm top
Thickness: 100mm
Weight: 22kg

Product code P2-1615

 


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Conical Marker

Economical conical shaped Marker with punchable label plate. 

Concrete: 25MPa unreinforced or reinforced.

Dimensions:
Size: 150mm x 150mm top, 205mm x 205mm bottom
Height: 250mm
Weight: 19kg

80mm x 80mm Aluminium label plate cast into top to be punched by user.

Product code P4-7093/2 unreinforced
Product code P4-7093/2R reinforced

 


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Eskom DDT 8012 Marker

Standard Marker to Eskom drawing number D-DT-8012 sheet 2. 

Concrete: 25MPa unreinforced.

Dimensions:
Size: 150mm x 150mm top, 220mm x 220mm bottom
Height: 300mm
Weight: 26kg
Label Plate: 2mm aluminium, nominal size 100x100mm epoxied to recess in top of Marker. Plate is left blank for field punching by contractor.

Product code P2-1620

 
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SAS UTILITY MARKER
For all underground services

Dimensions: 150mm x 70mm x 1.3m long
Concrete: 30 MPa
Reinforcing: 1 x Y20
Weight: 21kg
Recess for Label: 1 off 200 x 100mm suitable for plate.
Plate, if ordered is blank aluminium 200x100x1.6mm epoxy glued to post.

Product code: P2-1612 Marker SAS 1.3m long without label plate
Product code: P2-1612/1 Marker SAS 1.3m long complete with blank Aluminium plate

 

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Sanral Marker

Stout Marker specified by SANRAL. Any wording may be punched on the plate

Dimensions:
Size: 150mm x 150mm top, 250mm x 250mm bottom
Height: 450mm
Weight: 46kg

80mm x 80mm Aluminium plate cast into top to be punched by user
May be ordered reinforced or unreinforced.

Product code P4-7093 for unreinforced
Product code P4-7093/1 for reinforced

 
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Transnet or Eskom Cable Marker

Cable Marker based on Transnet drawing no. CEE-PK-14.

Dimensions:
Size: 160mm x 76mm top, 170mm x 127mm base
Height: 450mm
Weight: 18.5kg

Reinforced with R6 reinforcing rod protruding 150mm from base.
Lettering indented in top "Cable/Kabel" and "Transnet" or "Eskom".

Product code P4-8006/T ... marked "Transnet"
Product code P4-8006/E ... marked "Eskom"

 

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Chainage Marker Post

Roads authorities precast concrete Chainage Marker Posts with individual numbers as ordered.

Numbers: Full kilometers or decimals on recessed background. Numbers 110mm high, raised 4mm or as required.

Painting extra. Site paint touch-ups by customer.

Concrete pipe-base by others.

Cross section mm Length mm Mass kg Product code
250 x 250 click for drawing 600 44 P4-7095
170 x 250 click for drawing 900 51 P4-7097

 

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Custom Markers

Vanstone not only offers standard markers but also manufactures markers and other products to Customers' specifications.

Possibilities:
Any shape or size.

Writing can be indented or protruding.
Aluminium label plates can be cast in. Plates can be blank, sign-writed or engraved.

Post may be partially or fully painted.

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