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How do I determine the best retroreflective sheeting for my signs?
Many traffic signs, parking signs, and safety signs have the option of reflective aluminum as a sign material. Reflective aluminum, like coated aluminum, will not chip, crack, or rust, and also adds increased visibility at night and in low light situations.
Retroreflectivity describes the efficiency of a material to redirect light back to its source, which when applied to signs, makes seeing the message easier. All regulatory traffic, traffic warning, guide signs, and object markers are required by the Federal Highway Administration to be retroreflective.
With the benefit of increased visibility, it’s good to know about the different types of retroreflective sheeting that Dingfei Reflective offers on our signs before selecting one for your needs.
There are three types of retroreflective sheeting that Dingfei Reflective uses: engineering grade, high intensity prismatic, and diamond grade. Each type of sheeting provides a different level of reflectivity and durability.
Engineer Grade Prismatic (EGP) - typically used in areas of low traffic volume, low speeds, and minimal competing light. Signs that commonly use Engineer Grade are parking signs and no trespassing signs. Engineer Grade meets ASTM D Type I specifications for retrorefelctivity.
High Intensity Prismatic (HIP) - HIP provides higher levels of retroreflectivity versus engineer grade and standard high intensity. Where high intensity uses encapsulated glass beads, HIP uses prismatic technology to provide increased retroreflectivity levels four times brighter than engineer grade. HIP is effective in both well-lit areas and in areas with low levels of light in the vicinity. Signs that commonly use HIP are stop signs, speed limit signs, and crosswalk & pedestrian warning signs. HIP meets ASTM D Type III & Type IV specifications for retroreflectivity and is backed with a 10-year warranty.
Diamond Grade (DG3) - highly reflective microprismatic sheeting used on signs that must be seen by road users in all types of traffic and weather conditions. Diamond grade is commonly used on freeway & highway signs, school zone signs, street name signs, and stop signs. Our Diamond Grade options meet ASTM D Type IX & Type XI specifications for retroreflectivity and are backed with a 12 year warranty.
Protective Overlay Film (POF) - applied to reflective signs, protective overlay film (POF) is a transparent film that protects signs against common types of sign defacement. If a sign is defaced, the film surface can be cleaned with a mild solvent and water to restore sign performance and control replacement cost of the sign. Signs mounted below eight feet above ground are popular targets for sign defacement.
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