These three ORAFOL products are part of the ORALITE® line of metalized microprismatic reflective sheetings designed for use with photoelectric sensors. While all offer excellent reflectivity and performance, they differ in , surface appearance (pattern), base material, brightness, and ideal application environments.

📋 Quick Comparison Table

Name	P82	D96	AC1000 Metalized
Reflective Type	Metalized Microprismatic – BRIGHT	Metalized Microprismatic – BRIGHTER	Metalized Microprismatic – BRIGHTEST
Base Material	Polyester-based	Polyester-based	Acrylic-based
Surface Finish	Mild Diamond Pattern – glossy surface	Smooth, pattern-free glossy surface	Smooth, pattern free, highly gloss surface
Sensor Compatibility	Non-polarized	Non-polarized	Non-polarized
Durability	Weather and solvent resistant	Weather and solvent resistant	Highly durable; weather and solvent resistant, excellent UV resistance
Visual Appearance	Silver in regular light, bright white when reflecting. Pattern. Thin Film.	Silver in regular light, bright white when reflecting. No Pattern. Thin Film.	Silver in regular light, bright white when reflecting. No Pattern. Thicker Film.
Flexibility	Bendable and thin, but will not stretch.	Bendable and thin, but will not stretch.	Slightly more rigid (due to acrylic base) Will not stretch.
Form Factor	Rolls	Rolls	Rolls or cut sheets
Printability	Printable	Printable	Printable
Brightness (candelas)*	1,070 Candelas	1,346 Candelas	1,563 Candelas

* reflectivity measured with our RetroReflectomer.

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🔍 Product Breakdown

🔸 ORALITE® P82

• Polyester-based
• Designed for general-purpose photoelectric sensing
• Light visible texture
• Good for industrial environments where visual appearance is not a priority

🔸 ORALITE® D96

• Same construction as P82 but with a smooth non patterned surface.
• Ideal when sensors require non-polarized detection but users want a cleaner look.
• Non pattern surface makes film more reflective and brighter, returning more light to sensor.

🔸 ORALITE® AC1000 Metalized

• Constructed from UV-stable acrylic with a metalized backing
• Offers superior environmental resistance compared to polyester-based films
• Glossy finish and slightly firmer feel
• Best for long-term use or outdoor/UV-exposed environments
• Can be screen printed for labeling or identification

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✅ Use Case Recommendations

Need	Choose
Affordable, reliable sensor target, bright	P82
Clean look with strong performance, brighter	D96
Premium durability, ultra bright, and UV resistance	AC1000 Metalized

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Oralite P82 Metallized Polyester Photo Electric Reflective Tape (above)

Oralite P96 Photo Electric Reflective Tape – Metallized Polyester with no pattern (above)

Oralite AC1000 Photo Electric Film – Metallized Acrylic with no pattern (above)