Reflective Solution Guide
1 | Reflective Solutions Guide We speak sign language
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Hardware Rigids Vinyl
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680 / 680CR Reflective Series 4.
780MC Conformable Reflective 5.
Transparent EC Film 6.
Diamond Grade DG3 7. Engineer Grade 8.
Conspicuity Markings 9.
Facts 10.
Codes 11.
As a global leader in retro reflective technology, 3M is committed to delivering innovative safety solutions designed to maximise visibilty and safety on the road, in the workplace and the general community.
3M stands behind the revolutionary technology with up to 12 years warranty. A longer warranty protects your sign investments, and provides the best life-cycle value.
3M solutions extend to; Permanent and temporary traffic signage, Vehicle reflective safety markings, Pavement line and symbology markings, License plate materials and recognition technologies. 680 Reflective Series/ 680CR Reflective Series
3M Series 680 Reflective is a 7mil flexible vinyl with Key Features durability of up to 9 years. Ideal for vehicles, bus graphics and striping on vertical, flat, curved and corrugated surfaces. • Up to 9 year durability
• Similar daytime and night time appearance that retains most of its reflectivity when wet
Applications • Excellent commercial grade angularity
• Unprocessed film resists fuel vapors or • Vertical commercial vehicle, railcar & bus graphics occasional spills • Vertical commercial signs and striping
• Vertical indoor and outdoor signage
3M Series 680CR Reflective with comply is a 7mil Key Features flexible removable vinyl with durability of up to 9 years. The air release channels in the adhesive help with fast, easy and bubble free application. • Comply adhesive featuring air release channels
• Up to 9 year durability Applications • Removable with heat • Similar daytime and night time appearance that retains most of its reflectivity when wet • Vertical commercial vehicle, railcar & bus graphics • Excellent commercial grade angularity • Vertical commercial signs and striping • Unprocessed film resists fuel vapors or • Vertical indoor and outdoor signage occasional spills
4 780MC Conformable Reflective
3M™ Scotchlite™ Print Wrap Film 780mC-10R Key Features Amp up safety with a conformable, wrappable reflective film for better visibility at wider angles. • Draws attention day and night to vehicles, textured walls, parking structures and more Applications
• Film heals itself with heat recovery, helping minimise bruising for optimal reflectivity
• Increased conformability handles curves and complex shapes
• Comply™ Adhesive with micro technology provides efficient installation and easier removal
5 | Reflective Solutions Guide Transparent EC Film
3M Transparent EC film 1170 series is an electrocut, Key Features transparent vinyl designed to be used over white diamond grade. As diamond grade is too thick to be put through a vinyl plotter, using series 1170, you can • Compatible to be applied over the 3M then create the signage you require, then adhere it to engineer grade and diamond grade series the diamond grade. You will then get the appearance of coloured diamond grade with the same reflectivity. • Changes white base layer colour while maintaining reflective properties
• Easy release liner Applications • Pressure sensitive adhesive • Best applied to reflective film before film is • To be applied over the top of a 3M reflective adhered to substrate film to change the colour
• Can be used in conjunction with the following 3M reflective series:
– Diamond grade
– Engineer Grade
6 Diamond Grade DG3
Key Features
• Highest grade of reflective product
• Best performing Most durable product
• Commands a high price point
• Expected life of 15+ years
• Fluro-colours for day & night performance
Applications
• External signage
• Signage in low/poorly lit conditions
• Parking signs
• Internal road signage
• Health & Safety signage
• Standard warranted road signage
* Not all colours displayed on rolls is readily available in NZ
Colours Standard Product Warranty Fluro Yellow Approval White Yellow Fluoro Yellow Fluoro Orange Green 3M Diamond AS/NZS 1906.1 10 - 12 years 4090 4091 4081 4083 4084 Grade™
7 | Reflective Solutions Guide Engineer Grade Prismatic Reflective Sheeting
Key Features
• High quality, durable material designed for traffic, safety and commercial applications
• New micro-seal technology provides visual uniformity in a flexible, easy to handle material
• Available in bright white and standard traffic colours
• Suitable for Sign Making by traditional methods and latest digital technology
Applications
• External signage
• Signage in low/poorly lit conditions
• Parking signs
• Internal road signage
• Health & Safety signage
• Standard warranted road signage
Free templates for Health & Safety signs: › http://www.online-sign.com/ › http://www.freesignage.com/warning_signs.php
8 Conspicuity Markings Traffic Safety & Security Series
3M Conspicuity red/white tape is a 50mm wide, Applications highly reflective tape with pressure sensitive adhesive. Ideal for trucks, trailers and large vehicles. • Trucks/trailers/large vehicles 3M Conspicuity tape white is 55mm highly reflective tape with pressure sensitive adhesive. Conspicuity white • Road vehicles/rail cars is designed for vehicles and rail cars only. • School Buses
3M Conspicuity tape yellow is a 55mm wide,highly reflective tape with pressure sensitive adhesive. Ideal for marking emergency exists on school buses.
Key Features
• Pressure sensitive adhesive
• Shows the outline of vehicles for safety purposes
9 | Reflective Solutions Guide Facts
The Facts !
The risk of an accident between a truck and a car is 30 times greater when a truck does not have high visibility vehicle markings.
A truck with outline reflective markings is recognised earlier than an unmarked truck because they help to define the total size of the truck to other road users.
This gives other drivers more time to manoeuvre safely in traffic.
The average financial loss per truck incident costs fleet owners over $118,000 in vehicle damage and repair costs alone.
What needs to be on the sign?
There are some requirements for reflective signs, for example, they must be made out of a durable material that won’t easily fade. They must be in plain English, readily understandable, and the information (correct words and pictograms) must be clearly visible and legible from not less than 10 metres away under varying conditions (for example, rain or poor light).
Potential results with improved truck visibility
10 Codes
Series Name Product Code
780 Reflective Series 1220mm Scotchlite Reflective 780MC White 1220780MC-10R
680 Reflective Series 1220mm 680 Scotchlite White 1220680-10 1220mm 680 Scotchlite Orange 1220680-14 1220mm 680 Scotchlite Yellow 1220680-71 1220mm 680 Scotchlite Red 1220680-72 1220mm 680 Scotchlite Blue 1220680-75 1220mm 680 Scotchlite Light Blue 1220680-76 1220mm 680 Scotchlite Green 1220680-77 1220mm 680 Scotchlite Lemon Yellow 1220680-81 1220mm 680 Scotchlite Ruby Red 1220680-82 1220mm 680 Scotchlite Black 1220680-85
680CR Reflective Series 1220mm Scotchlite Comply White 1220680CR-10 1220mm Scotchlite Comply Orange 1220680CR-14 1220mm Scotchlite Comply Yellow 1220680CR-71 1220mm Scotchlite Comply Red 1220680CR-72 1220mm Scotchlite Comply Blue 1220680CR-75 1220mm Scotchlite Comply Green 1220680CR-77 1220mm Scotchlite Comply Lemon Yellow 1220680CR-81 1220mm Scotchlite Comply Black 1220680CR-85
Transparent EC Film 914mm EC Transparent Red 9141172 914mm EC Transparent Blue 9141175 914mm EC Transparent Green 9141177
Diamond Grade DG 762mm Diamond Grade Fluoro Yellow Green 4083 DIA7624083YG 914mm Diamond Grade Fluoro Yellow Green 4083 DIA9144083YG 914mm Diamond Grade Fluoro Orange 4084 DIA9144084 914mm Diamond Grade DG3 White 4090 DIA9144090
Engineer Grade 1219mm Prismatic EG White Reflective 7930-1220
Conspicuity Markings Conspicuity 983-10 White 55mm CONSP983-10-55 Conspicuity 983 Red / White 50mm CONSP983-32 Conspicuity 983-71 Yellow 55mm CONSP983-71
11 | Reflective Solutions Guide For Signs of brilliance
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