Steven Cole, Author at All About Reflective Tape

Enclosed Lens versus Encapsulated Lens Reflective Tape / Sheeting – Definition

by Steven ColeTypes of Reflective Tape January 8, 2016September 2, 2022Comments are Disabled

Enclosed Lens versus Encapsulated Lens – Retro Reflective Sheeting (enclosed=engineer grade / encapsulated=high intensity) Reflective Sheeting comes in several types, colors, brightnesses, etc.. Some of the terminology that describes the different types of reflective sheeting can be confusing. This article is going to define the terms enclosed lens and encapsulated lens reflective sheeting. These terms have …

How to Reduce Rear End Collisions – Fleets and Utility Vehicles

by Steven ColeInformational Articles January 8, 2016September 2, 2022Comments are Disabled

Reducing Rear End Collisions for Commercial and Utility Vehicle Fleets. (Click here to see our Reflective Rear Panel Products) In the US alone there are approximately 137,500 accidents that involve commercial vehicles. To bring this into perspective, every 16 minutes, one person is injured or killed in an accident involving a commercial vehicle. Approximately 50% …

Custom Die Cut Reflective Shapes or Overlays (CAD Cut)

by Steven ColeTypes of Reflective Tape August 22, 2012January 3, 2019Comments are Disabled

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 …

Reflective Dots & Shapes for Diamond Plate – Free Sample Pack

by Steven ColeInformational Articles May 2, 2012December 6, 2021Comments are Disabled

Chevron Striping – Making Diamond Treadplate Reflective – Article 1

by Steven ColeInformational Articles April 28, 2012March 11, 2023Comments are Disabled

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

by Steven ColeInformational Articles February 23, 2012March 12, 2023Comments are Disabled

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

by Steven ColeReflective Regulations December 14, 2011September 2, 2022Comments are Disabled

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

by Steven ColeTypes of Reflective Tape December 14, 2011March 12, 2023Comments are Disabled

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

by Steven ColeTypes of Reflective Tape November 18, 2011September 2, 2022Comments are Disabled

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

by Steven ColeReflective Regulations September 21, 2011September 2, 2022Comments are Disabled

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 …