Type 6 is a non adhesive, air backed, prismatic, flexible sheeting that is used for traffic control signing in temporary work zones, utility, and incident management applications. It has a Class 5 backing which simply means no adhesive. This material is used almost exclusively for roll up temporary signs. These may be used in work…
This material has been “discontinued” and is no longer manufactured. It has been replaced by Type 5 for Delineators and Channelizes, and Type 8 or 11 for Highway Signs. Therefore, no spec sheets are available for it, however, I have posted candela ratings below. Photometrics for Type 7 Sheeting (minimum coefficient of reflection in candelas)…
Type 8 film is manufactured using high clarity acrylic film and an air backed micro prismatic array. It is similar to type 4 sheeting, but brighter. Type 8 Highway sheeting is very bright at long distances and also very rugged. Its primary use is permanent traffic signage where long sight distance is needed. Sign applications…
Type 9 prismatic sheeting is designated as wide observation retro reflective sheeting because it reflects a wider cone of reflectivity. This allows the film to be observed at wide angles from the light source. It has the highest retro reflectivity characteristics at short distances and is used for ground mounted highway signs, barricades, bollards, buildings,…
This material has been “discontinued” and is no longer manufactured. It has been replaced by Type 5 for Delineators and Channelizes, and Type 8 or 11 for Highway Signs. Therefore, no spec sheets are available for it, however, I have posted candela ratings below. Photometrics for Type 10 Sheeting (minimum coefficient of reflection in candelas)…
Type 11 Ultra Brilliant Wide Observation Sheeting is the newest type of retro reflective film on the market. It combines long sign distance reflectivity with wide observation technology. The resulting film can be seen from farther away than comparable films, and is visible at wider observation angles. (higher angles from the light source) In the…
Pre-striped chevron marking tape is a highly reflective, pliable reflective sheeting, used for creating chevron panels on the back of fire trucks, utility trucks, and other commercial, government, and industrial vehicles. It is pre printed with red and fluorescent lime stripes, and comes in widths up to 48 inches. This material comes in both left…
DOT tapes are always red and white (silver) and come in two available patterns. 7/11 is a seven inch white, 11 inch red block pattern. 6/6 is an even six inch white, six inch red block pattern. V82 is a 10 year durability type 5 film, and V92 is a 5 year film. Oralite’s DOT…
FRA tape or Rail Car Tape is manufactured by several companies. It comes in yellow or white with yellow being the most popular. This tape is mandated by the FRA (federal railroad administration) for use on all rail cars. We have an article on placement under regulations on this site. FRA 224 tape is a…
Oralite’s R82 RGA (Rail Gate Arm) tape is compliant with both MUTCD and Corp of Engineer standards for marking rail gate arms, control arms, and gates that operate near or on DOT roads. This Type 5 reflective tape is a 16 inch / 16 inch Block Red and White (silver) pattern. It is micro prismatic…