Custom Die Cut Reflective Shapes or Overlays (CAD Cut)

Custom Designed Die Cut or CAD Cut Reflective Shapes – online store Reflective tape is readily available in sheets and rolls.  However, for many applications a particular shape is needed to solve a night time visibility issue.  For example, the spaces between diamond plate can be made reflective by using a shape that fits the area …

Chevron Striping – Making Diamond Treadplate Reflective – Article 1

Reflective Chevron Striping – (www.chevronpanels.com) Most firetruck manufacturers integrate diamond plate (treadplate) into their vehicles.  On horizontal surfaces this creates a nice non skid surface.  When applied vertically it does look good, however, it creates a problem when the fire department wants to make that area reflective.  This is especially relevant on the rear of …

Chevron Striping NFPA 1901 – Reflective Diamond Plate Solutions – Article 2

Reflective Chevron Striping – (www.chevronpanels.com)  In 2009 the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) issued a recommendation known as NFPA 1901 that sets standards for reflective striping on fire trucks and fire apparatus. In this article we will cover section 15.9.3.2 of NFPA 1901 which covers the rear of the vehicle.  Specifically, we are going to …

Gate Striping Requirements (Reflective Tape) – Army Corp of Engineers

Army Corp of Engineers Gate Arm and Gate Striping Regulations – (www.tapedealer.com) Note – This article addresses gate striping requirements for gates that fall under MUTCD requirements.  These would be gates that open onto a DOT regulated road. The US Army Corp of Engineers is requiring that their gates be marked in accordance with the …

Reflective Tape for Automatic and Manual Gates and Fences

Note – This article addresses ways to mark gates that are located on private property and do not open onto a DOT regulated road.  For gates that open onto a road see our other articles on this site about MUTCD or Army Corp of Engineer gate marking requirements. Gates and fences are designed to block …

Reflective Tape For Snow Poles and Snowy Winter Conditions

Reflective Tapes for Snowy Weather – (www.tapedealer.com) Each year, as the weather turns colder, people in Northern States and Canada begin to gear up for snowy conditions.  Snow plow companies begin making snow poles to mark roads and driveways and snow mobile enthusiasts begin to prepare their trails and snowmobiles.  There are also a variety …

MUTCD Regulations for Traffic Cones – Reflective Collar Requirements

Reflective Requirements for Traffic Cones – (www.tapedealer.com) Our Summary Traffic Cones need to be orange in color.   For daytime and low speed applications cones need to be 18 inches or taller and do not need reflective bands.  It must be daytime AND traffic must be limited to 40 miles per hour or less. For areas …

Retro Reflective Tape / Sheeting Brightness or Reflectivity Comparison Chart

Reflective Tape Brightness Chart – (www.tapedealer.com) There are several types of reflective tape with each varying in brightness, flexibility and conform ability. Some have a type rating like “Type 1 or 3” and some do not.  Generally, tapes that are used as sign sheeting on DOT roads are known by a Type 1, 2, 3, …

US Coast Guard Retro Reflective Regulations for SOLAS Tape USCG 46 CFR, section 164.018

SOLAS Reflective Tape Specifications – (www.tapedealer.com) Where to place Retro-Reflective Material on Life-Saving Appliances USCG 46 CFR, section 164.018 The United States Coast Guard has established regulations for the placement of retro reflective tape on all lifesaving devices on commercial vessels. The approved tapes are generally referred to as SOLAS (safety of life at sea). …