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Basics
What is reflective tape, how it works, history, and choosing the right type.
Independent Studies Demonstrating the Safety Benefits of Reflective Conspicuity Tapes
Quick Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Reflective Tape
41 Kinds of Reflective Tape That We Stock – Which One is Right for Your Application?
What is Retro Reflective Tape?
How Does Reflective Tape Work?
The Invention and History of Reflective Tape
The History of Reflective Traffic Signs
What is the Brightest Reflective Tape?
Reflective Versus Retro Reflective Tape – What’s the Difference?
Glass Bead Versus Micro Prismatic Retro Reflective Tapes
Understanding Distinctions Between Fluorescent and Retroreflective Materials
Which Reflective Tape is Best for Your Application?
Is Applying Reflective Tape on Your Vehicle Legal?
Reflective Tape – Five Adhesive Backing Classes
Mistakes Made Applying DOT C2 Truck Tape That Cause Accidents, Injuries and Fatalities
Clarifying Conspicuity Tape Requirements for Straight Box Trucks
Colors
Every color of reflective tape — properties, brightness, and best applications.
Nikkalite EG – Colors
Nikkalite ELG – Colors
Nikkalite SEG – Colors
Nikkalite ULG – Colors
Nikkalite HIM – Colors
Nikkalite CRG – Colors
Oralite V82 – Colors
Oralite V92 – Colors
Oralite V98 – Colors
Oralite 5650 RA – Colors
Oralite 5700 – Colors
Oralite 5900 – Colors
Oralite 5930 – Colors
Oralite 5934 Colors – Solid
Oralite 7900 – Colors
Oralite 9900 – Colors
Striped Barricade Tape (EG-ULG-HIM-5934) – Colors
Oralite V98 Striped – Colors
Oralite DOT C2 Tapes – Colors
Oralite School Bus Tape – Colors
Oralite Rail Gate Arm – Colors
Oralite FRA 224 – Colors
Oralite SOLAS – Colors
Oralite P82 Photo Electric – Colors
Oralite Roll Up Banner Material – Colors
Oralite GP020 – Colors
Oralite GP025 – Color
Oralite GP330 – Colors
Oralite GP440 – Colors
Oralite GP801 – Colors
Oralite FTP2500 – All Colors
Oralite Cone Collars – Colors
ASTM Types
ASTM D4956 classifications — Type I through Type XI sheeting explained.
Quick Reference – Reflective Tape ASTM Types & Backing Classes
Non Typed Films : FRA-RGA-SOLAS-DOT C2-V92-V98-P82-V99 (non sign applications)
ASTM D4956 Type 1 – Engineer Grade Reflective Tape
ASTM D4956 Type 2 – Super Engineer Grade Reflective Tape
ASTM D4956 Type 3 – High Intensity Reflective Tape
ASTM D4956 Type 4 – High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Tape
ASTM D4956 Type 5 – Traffic Delineator & Channelizer Reflective Tape
ASTM D4956 Type 6 – Roll Up / Temporary Retro Reflective Signs
ASTM D4956 Type 7 – Highway Signs, Construction Zones, Delineators (discontinued)
ASTM D4956 Type 8 – Traffic Sheeting , Construction Zone Devices, Delineators
ASTM D4956 Type 9 – Wide Observation Angle Retro Reflective Sheeting
ASTM D4956 Type 10 – Highway Signage, Construction Zone, Delineators (discontinued)
ASTM D4956 Type 11 – Super High Intensity, Wide Observation Angle Highway Signage
MUTCD Minimum Reflectivity Standards for Signs – 2022 Revisions
NFPA 1901 – Reflective Chevron Striping for Fire Trucks and Apparatus
Ambulance Reflective Chevron Marking Regulation – NFPA 1917
FRA 224 – R99 Rail Car Marking Regulation
DOT C2 Conspicuity Marking for Tractor Trailers – Federal FMCSA NHTSA DOT Regulation
DOT C2 Tape – FMCSA Requirements to be Certified
FMCSA 393.11 DOT C2 Tape Regulation – (Exact Text)
Airport Vehicle Reflective Tape Requirements – FAA Circular
FHWA Regulation for Reflective Tape on Rail Road Crossings (Crossbucks)
SOLAS Reflective Tape – USCG 46 CFR, section 164.018 and IMO Resolution A.658(16)
Channelizing Devices, Barricades, Drums, Cones, MUTCD Regulations (Reflective Tape)
Traffic Cone Reflective Collars (Bands) – MUTCD 6F.64 Regulation
Traffic Control Gate Arms & Railroad Crossings – Reflective Tape Requirements – MUTCD
Trailer Lighting & Reflective Tape Marking Requirements Poster – DOT / NHTSA
USACE (Army Corp of Engineers) Gate Marking Requirements
Inland Waterways – Retro Reflective Tape Requirement for Buoys and Navigational Aids
New York City Restaurant Street Seating Regulations – Reflective Sheeting Requirements
Oralite GP025 Heat Press Reflective Garment Trim – Installation Instructions
Best Uses for Reflective Safety Tapes
NFPA Chevron Panels & Striping for Fire Trucks & Apparatus
Reflective Tape and Sheeting for Work Zones (Temporary Traffic Control)
Reflective Tape For Marking School Buses – FMVSS 571.131 & 571.217 Regulations
Reflective Word and Message Panels for Trucks and Utility Vehicles
Reflective Tape for Roll Off Containers, Dumpsters, and Trash Cans
Making Fire Hydrants More Visible With Colored Reflective Tape
Using Reflective Tape to Mark Cattle and Livestock Ear Tags
Reflective Tape for Horse & Livestock Trailers
How Micro Prismatic Retro Reflective Tape Is Made
Air Backed Non Metallized versus Metallized Reflective Tapes
Reflective Tape (Sheeting) Entrance and Observation Angles
Chromaticity (Color) of Retro Reflective Tape
Scattered, Specular, and Retro Reflective – Different Types of Reflectivity
Definition of Conspicuity – Elements of Visibility
Difference – Reflectivity, Refraction and Diffraction of Light
Types of Luminescense – Fluorescence, Photoluminescence, Bioluminescence, Phosphorescence, Etc..
What is Fluorescent Reflective Tape?
Spec Sheets
Technical spec sheets for Oralite, Nikkalite, 3M, and other brands.
3M™ 983 Chevron Striping Reflective Tape – Spec Sheet
Type 1 – “Flexible” Engineer Grade (Nikkalite) Spec Sheet
Type 1 – Engineer Grade (Nikkalite) Spec Sheet
Type 1 – “Fleet” Engineer Grade (Oralite 5600 Rapid Air Repositionable) Spec Sheet
Type 1 – “Fleet” Engineer Grade (Oralite 5650 Rapid Air) Spec Sheet
Type 1 – “Fleet” Engineer Grade (Oralite 5700) Spec Sheet
Type 2 Super Engineer Grade (Nikkalite) Specifications Sheet
Type 3 High Intensity Grade (Nikkalite) Specifications Sheet
Type 4 High Intensity Prismatic (Nikkalite HIM & Oralite 5930 5934) Spec Sheet
Type 5 Ultra Bright Metallized Prismatic (Oralite V82) Specifications Sheet
Type 6 Roll Up Work Zone Signs (Oralite) Specifications Sheet
Type 7 Permanent Highway Signs (discontinued)
Type 8 Permanent Highway Sign Sheeting (Nikkalite) Specifications Sheet
Type 9 – Wide Observation (Oralite 7900) Spec Sheet
Type 10 Permanent Highway Signage (discontinued)
Type 11 – Ultra Bright Wide Observation (Oralite 9900) Spec Sheet
Pre-Striped Chevron Marking Tape (Oralite V98) Specifications Sheet
DOT C2 Conspicuity Tape (Oralite V52-V82-V92) Specifications Sheet
FRA 224 Rail Car Reflective Tape (Oralite R99) Spec Sheet
Rail Gate Arm Reflective Tape (Oralite – RGA) Specifications Sheet
School Bus Reflective Tape (Oralite V59-V82-V99) Specifications Sheet
SOLAS Marine Grade Reflective (Oralite) Specifications Sheet
V92 Daybright Prismatic Graphics Film (Oralite) Specifications Sheet
V98 Conformable Graphics Film (Oralite) Specifications Sheet
Photo Electric Tape / Sheeting Specifications Sheet P82-P66-AC1000-5900
Oralite Super Bright & Marathon Reflective Banner Material
Oralite GP020 Garment Trim – Spec Sheet
Oralite GP025 Heat Applied Garment Trim – Spec Sheet
Oralite GP330 Garment Trim – Spec Sheet
Oralite GP440 Garment Trim – Spec Sheet
Oralite GP801 Garment Trim – Spec Sheet
Oralite FTP2550 2575 Fire Trim Spec Sheet
Product Catalogs
Product guides and catalogs from major reflective tape manufacturers.
Oralite Case Wholesale Prices
Oralite Fleet Reflective Films : V98-V92-V82-5650
Oralite Conspicuity : DOT-Rail-School-AGR-V98
Oralite Work Zone : 5930-5934-5935-Roll Up-AR
Oralite Marine (SOLAS) Tapes : M82
Oralite Garment Trims : GP-UFR-FTP-M82-Shapes
Oralite Glass Bead Trims – GP020 GP025 GP027 GP030
Oralite Sign Sheeting : 5700-5900-7900-9900
PreMark Preformed Thermoplastic Prices
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