Note:
See below Z-bracket and sign configuration. Round Post U-Bracket is sold separately.
Our signs are provided with 2 standard holes, installation using this bracket requires all signs to have a minimum of 4 holes (2 top and 2 bottom) following the Z-bar configuration below. We do not offer custom holes on the website at this time. If you require holes on your signs to use with these z-bars, contact customer service and request a price quote.
Our signs are provided with 2 standard holes, installation using this bracket requires all signs to have a minimum of 4 holes (2 top and 2 bottom) following the Z-bar configuration below. We do not offer custom holes on the website at this time. If you require holes on your signs to use with these z-bars, contact customer service and request a price quote.
Product Information
Details
Z-Bar Sign Mount Features
Aluminum Z Bars are great for supporting signs in medium to high speed zones. Pre-drilled Z-bars attached securely to signs with sign mounting hardware (included). Z-bars can then be affixed to round posts with U-brackets (sold separately) . Available in three sizes to fit different sign sizes and shapes.
Package includes one Z-bar. Review the installation guidelines below to order the correct number of bars for your application.
- Available in 3 sizes (8"w x 1.75"h, 14"w x 1.75"h and 20"w x 1.75"h ).
- Pre-drilled Z-bars attached securely to signs.
- Mounting Hardware to attach Z-bar to sign is included.
- Z-bars to be affixed to round posts with U-bracket (sold separately).
- 8" long Z-bar requires 1 U-bracket per Z-bar (sold separately); works with signs sized from 10" up to 18"
- 14" long Z-bar requires 1 U-bracket per Z-bar (sold separately); works with signs sized from 16" up to 24"
- 20" long Z-bar requires 1 U-bracket per Z-bar (sold separately); works with signs sized from 22" up to 30"
- Z-bar weight (excluding bolting set): 8" Z-Bar: 0.65lbs, 14" Z-Bar: 1.15lbs, 20" Z-Bar: 1.65lbs
Installation Procedures
Z-Bar and Round U-bracket
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Drill 3/8" diameter holes on the sign following
Z-bar Hole configuration. -
Attach and secure Z-bar to sign using bolting set. -
Position and mount the U-bracket around the
pole and through the Z-bar outer holes securing
it tightly. -
Back view of a 30" Stop sign with two 14" Z-bars
and two 3" Round U-brackets.
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Florida DOT - Signs and Z-Bars configuration
The following hole configuration chart follows Florida DOT requirements, however, it is only attributed to the Z-bar lenghts that are offered in this website. Holes size must be 3/8" diameter.
For Rectangular and Square Signs
Sign Size & Shape Z-bar Size & Quantity Diagram Hole configuration Accesories Needed 12 x 18" Rectangle Two 8" Z-bars Two 8" Z-bars provided with 2 holes each. 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom and 6" apart. Two Round Post Brackets 18 x 24" Rectangle Two 8" Z-bars Two 8" Z-bars provided with 2 holes each. 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom and 6" apart. Two Round Post Brackets 24 x 30" Rectangle Two 14" Z-bars Two 14" Z-bars provided with 4 holes each. 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom, 6" spacing from inner holes and 12" from outer holes. Two Round Post Brackets 24 x 36" Rectangle Three 14" Z-bars Three 20" Z-bars provided with 4 holes each. 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom, center holes to be positioned 18" from top and bottom, 6" spacing from inner holes and 12" from outer holes. Three Round Post Brackets 30 x 36" Rectangle Three 20" Z-bars Three 14" Z-bars provided with 4 holes each. 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom and 6" apart. Three Round Post Brackets 24 x 12" Rectangle One 14" Z-bar One 14" Z-bar provided with 4 holes each. 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom, 6" spacing from inner holes and 12" from outer holes. One Round Post Bracket 30 x 12" Rectangle One 20" Z-bar One 20" Z-bar provided with 4 holes each. 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom, 6" apart. One Round Post Bracket 30 x 18" Rectangle Two 20" Z-bars Two 20" Z-bar provided with 4 holes each. 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom, 6" apart. Two Round Post Brackets 30 x 24" Rectangle Two 20" Z-bars One 20" Z-bar provided with 4 holes each. 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom, 6" apart. Two Round Post Brackets 18 x 18" Square Two 8" Z-bars Two 8" Z-bars provided with 2 holes each. 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom and 6" apart. Two Round Post Brackets 24 x 24" Square Two 14" Z-bars Two 14" Z-bars provided with 2 holes each. 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom, 6" spacing from inner holes and 12" from outer holes. Two Round Post Brackets 30 x 30" Square Two 20" Z-bars Two 8" Z-bars provided with 2 holes each. 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom and 6" apart. Two Round Post Brackets
Other Shapes
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Sign Size & Shape Z-bar Size & Quantity Diagram Hole configuration Accesories Needed 18" Octagon Two 8" Z-bars Two 8" Z-bars provided with 2 holes each. 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom and 6" apart. Two Round Post Brackets 24 and 30" Octagon Two 14" Z-bars Two 14" Z-bars provided with 2 holes each. 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom, 6" spacing from inner holes and 12" from outer holes. Two Round Post Brackets 18" Diamond Two 8" Z-bars Two 8" Z-bars provided with 2 holes each. 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom and 6" apart. Two Round Post Brackets 30" Pentagon One 8" Z-bar and One
20" Z-barOne 8" Z-bar and one 20" Z-bar. Top holes, 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom and 6" apart. Bottom holes: 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom, 6" spacing from inner holes and 12" from outer holes. Two Round Post Brackets 30" Yield One 8" Z-bar and One
14" Z-barOne 8" Z-bar and one 14" Z-bar. Top holes, 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom, 6" spacing from inner holes and 12" from outer holes. Bottom holes, 3/8" diameter holes to be positioned 6" from the top and bottom and 6" apart. Two Round Post Brackets