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, …
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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). …
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Specifications for the Most Common Reflective Tapes – (www.tapedealer.com) There are several types of reflective sheeting. Engineer grade is the most common and is known as a type 1 film. Super engineer grade is a type 2. High intensity is the brightest glass bead film and is a type 3. The first prismatic film is …
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MUTCD Reflectivity Standards – (www.tapedealer.com) The chart below shows the minimum requirements for retro reflective sheeting and tape for signs and applications that are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The chart can also be used as a guideline for exempt applications. The …
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Gate Arm Reflective Tape Requirements – (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. Reflective Gate Arm Tape can also be purchased in 1″,2″,3″ and 4″ rolls at www.safety-tapes.com . Section 2B.68 of the 2009 Manual …
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Installing Reflective Tape – (www.tapedealer.com) It is basically a peel, stick and press process. However, some preparation must be done beforehand to insure a long lasting application. Adhesive performance depends almost entirely on surface preparation. Before beginning an installation there are a few factors to consider. First, it is up to the installer to determine …
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School Bus Reflective Tape Specifications – (www.tapedealer.com) School Bus Reflective Tape Regulations: Virtually every state has regulations regarding the marking of school buses. The main goal of these regulations is to clearly mark with reflective tape the emergency exits of the bus. This way, if a bus is in an accident, emergency workers can easily …
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FHWA Specifications Railroad Crossings – (www.tapedealer.com) The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations require that all crossbucks at rail-highway crossings will need to be affixed with reflective strips by January 17, 2011. By January 17, 2011 a two inch strip of white retro-reflective material must be placed on the back of each crossbuck blade for the …
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Flexible Stretchable High Intensity – Alternative to SOLAS Reflective Tape – (www.tapedealer.com) Flexible high intensity reflective tape is a glass bead product that utilizes a polyester topcoat to allow the tape to stretch and conform to flexible surfaces. Some examples of these surfaces would be a traffic cone, a road barrel or a kayak. Also, …
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Difference Between Glass Bead & Prismatic Reflective Tape – (www.tapedealer.com) There are two types of reflective tape, glass bead and prismatic. Glass bead tapes were the first reflective tapes and then in the 1960’s prismatic tape was invented by Reflexite. It is interesting that prismatic tapes have not replaced glass bead tapes. Even after 50 …
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