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Econolite Corporation

Products

Vehicle Signals


'Long-Groove' (8", Aluminum)

Extremely rare Econolite 12-8-8-8-8 doghouse with Long-Groove bottom sections and a Square-Door Bullseye red section
Closeup of the long grooves
3 Econolite Long-Groove sections in the top of a 5-section signal
3 Econolite Long-Groove sections in the top of a 5-section signal

Modelled after GE's final 8" signal design, the Econolite Long-Groove is very similar, with a few changes. It features 3 grooves along the back, as opposed to GE's two, and it sports the Econolite logo where the all too famous GE logo once stood. It was discontinued in favor of the Short-Groove due to moisture problems.


'Bullseye' Roundbody (12", Aluminum)

Econolite Bullseye 3-section signal
Econolite Bullseye Doghouse with a square door on the red section
Square-door Econolite Bulls-eye traffic lights in Huntsville, AL.
Econolite Bullseye school beacon (right)

After Econolite bought GE's traffic signal line, Econolite began producing the traffic light known as the "Bullseye" traffic light. The earlier signals may have only been able to be ordered with round doors (could be incorrect) and by 1963, the signals could be ordered with round doors or square doors.


'Short-Groove' (8", Aluminum)

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The Short-Groove is named after the grooves on the back of the signal that stop before reaching the housing ends. Pedestrian signals were also crafted using the same housings. The traffic signals shipped with custom lenses that have the Econolite logo on the fronts.


'Buttonback' (8" & 12", Aluminum)

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'Bubbleback' (8" & 12", Polycarbonate)

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'Kentron-style' (8" & 12", Polycarbonate)



'Poly Buttonback' (8" & 12", Polycarbonate

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'McCain-style' (12", Aluminum)

12" Front & Back
12" and the rare 8" fronts

The newest Econolite signals on the market, this style features streamline door latches, a simple backing similar to McCain's, doors that can be reversed to open either right or left, and the newest Econolite logo imprinted vertically on the back of each housing. Like most modern signals, these are available in all standard colors, visor types, and configurations.


Pedestrian Signals


9 inch and 12 inch


'Long-Groove' (9" Square Lens)



'Long-Groove' (8" Round Lens)



'Short-Groove' (9" Square Lens)

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'Short-Groove' (8" Round Lens)



'Bullseye'-era Square-body (12" Square Lens)



'Bullseye' Roundbody (12" Round Lens)



'Buttonback' (Square Lens – 9" & 12")



'Bubbleback' (Square Lens – 9" & 12")



'Kentron-style' (Square Lens - 9" & 12")



'Poly Buttonback' (Square Lens - 9" & 12")



'McCain-style' (Square Lens – 12")



16 inch


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'Buttonback'-era



'McCain-style'-era

16 inch Econolite pedestrian signal back.
16 inch Econolite pedestrian signal front.



Mounting & Accessories


Pedestrian Pushuttons


3" Pushbutton



3" Pushbutton w/ 5x7¾" Sign Base



Full Pushbutton w/ Indicator Lights & 5x7¾" Sign



Full Pushbutton w/ 9x12" Sign

Large Econolite Pushbutton



Full Pushbutton w/ Indicator Lights & 9x12" Sign



Traffic Signal Mounting



Pedestrian Signal Mounting



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