Type IV Reflective Sheeting Suppliers
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.
How do different grade reflective sheeting materials compare?
Engineering Grade (EG) is the most basic sheeting, with the least amount of reflectivity - about 500 feet for night time visibility. It also has the shortest service life of around 5 years. It typically meets ASTM D4956 Type 1 standards and is an enclosed lens film using glass beads or prismatic optical technology. Engineer grade prismatic sheeting uses are typically for non-critical street and road signs. This includes parking or way-finding traffic control signs.
High Intensity Prismatic (HI) is the middle performer and has a lifespan of approximately 10 years. It returns approximately 32% of light back to its source with visibility from about 1,000 feet. Its durable topcoat protects against scratches and abrasion. The high intensity prismatic reflective sheeting series meet ASTM requirements for D4956-09 Type III and Type IV, as well as ASTM 4956-07 Type X. Micro prismatic lens reflective sheeting uses include road signs, barriers and delineators.
Diamond Grade (DG) returns the most amount of light, with about 60% retroreflectivity. It offers the best performance in both day and night conditions with visibility up to 1,600 feet. This high durability material lasts around 12 years. Full cube prismatic reflective sheeting meets specifications for ASTM Type VII, Type VIII and Type IX standards. It is ideal sheeting for highway signage, as well as construction, pedestrian, and school zones uses.
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