Retro Reflective Tapes

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marking requirements were set up by the FMCSA to help improve visibility in low light conditions and reduce the probability of fatal motor vehicle crashes into the sides or back of stopped or parked trucks and tractor trailers at night or in poor visibility conditions Color – DOT tape must be made with white and red alternating colors. The white color on prismatic tapes often looks silver but reflects white at night. The exact wording of the regulation is as follows: (a) Retro-reflective sheeting shall be applied in a pattern of alternating white and red color segments to the sides and rear of each trailer, and to the rear of each truck tractor, and in white to the upper rear corners of each trailer and truck tractor, Spacing -The red and white (silver) segments are required to be a minimum of 12 inches plus or minus 6 inches. That would be between 6″ and 18″ There is an exception where the tape must be trimmed to avoid obstructions when installed. Also, neither the red or white colors can exceed two thirds (2/3) of the total. There are two types of DOT tape available. A 7″ white / 11″ red and a 6″ white / 6″ red. If you run the numbers you will see that both meet the spacing requirement. On 7/11 tape the 7″ white would represent 39% of the aggregate and the 11″ red would represent 61%. The 6/6 would be 50% each. To the best of my knowledge all 50 states allow you to use either the 7/11 or 6/6 type DOT tape. The regulation is quoted below:

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3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG3 Conspicuity Markings Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers are highly retroreflective microprismatic markings designed to enhance the visibilities of the sides and rears of trucks and trailers. These reflective markings consist of prismatic lenses that are formed in a transparent, synthetic resin, and sealed and backed with a pressure sensitive adhesive and clear polymeric liner. Diamond Grade Conspicuity Markings are highly durable, providing up to ten years of field performance. 3M's Series 983 markings have excellent angularity, which provides enhanced visibility for drivers. Combined daytime brightness and retroreflection provides 24-hour visibility and detection. Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers markings with DOT-C2 certification marks meet or exceed all FMVSS 108 or 571.108 Standard No. 108, S8.2.1 Retroreflective sheeting requirements when applied according to the FMVSS 108 or 571.108 Standard No. 108 S8.2.1.5 and S8.2.1.6 specifications. For details of the features and benefits of Series 983 sheeting, please refer to the 3M Transportation Safety Division website available in the following colors. Table 1. Product codes by color. Color Product Code White 983-10 Red 11-inch/White 7-inch (alternating pattern) 983-32 Red 6-inch/White 6-inch (alternating pattern) 983-326 Red 983-72 2 3M™ Diamond Grade™ Conspicuity Markings Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers September 2023 1.1 Easy to Apply o Aggressive pressure sensitive adhesive o Compressible, easy-to-remove liner o Available in rolls, packaged pieces, or kiss-cut pieces on a roll. Please refer to the 3M Transportation Safety Division Pricing Catalog for the standard product offering. 1.2 Durable o Pre-sealed edges o Non-metallic construction o 10-year warranty 2 Typical Physical Properties Table 2 presents typical physical property data for Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers. The information presented in Table 2 should be considered typical only, and not be used for specification purposes. Table 2. Typical physical properties. Property FMVSS 108 Requirement Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers Typical Values Thickness (Caliper) N/A 0.014–0.018 inch Whiteness Daytime Luminance Limit YT ASTM E1164 > 15 White > 2.5 Red 45 White 5 Red Gloss ASTM D523 at 85° N/A 100 Shrinkage ASTM D4956 < 1/8 inch change on 9x9 inch panel No substantial change Flexibility - wrap around 0.125 inch mandrel at 32 °F (0 °C) No cracking No cracking High pressure wash test - 45° angle, 1200 psi, 8 inch away N/A Passes Adhesion - 90° Hanging Weight ASTM D4956 < 2 inch (51 mm) movement 0.2 inch (4 mm) Minimum Application Temp. N/A 50 °F (10 °C) Instron Peel Adhesion 12 inch/minute, 90° pullback N/A Degreased aluminum 5.3 lb/in (.95 kg/cm) Prepainted panel 3.0 lb/in (0.55 kg/cm) Stainless steel 6.0 lb/in (1.1 kg/cm) FRP 2.5 lb/in (0.52 kg/cm) Tedlar® 3.0 lb/in (0.54 kg/cm) Aluminum Rail 3.5 lb/in (0.56 kg/cm) Chemical Resistance SAE J1967 N/A Not affected by toluene, #2 diesel fuel, gasoline (leaded) kerosene, TSP detergent, xylene, dilute metal brighteners Corrosion Resistance ASTM B117 Salt Spray N/A No effect - 1000 Hours Room Temperature Impact Resistance 100 in-lb, 5/8 inch tip No damage outside impact No damage outside impact Cold Temperature Impact Resistance 60 in-lb at -20 °F N/A No damage outside impac

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• Production Capacity: 500
• Delivery Time: Immeditaly within a day
• Packaging Details: OEM Packing

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3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG3 Conspicuity Markings Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers are highly retroreflective microprismatic markings designed to enhance the visibilities of the sides and rears of trucks and trailers. These reflective markings consist of prismatic lenses that are formed in a transparent, synthetic resin, and sealed and backed with a pressure sensitive adhesive and clear polymeric liner. Diamond Grade Conspicuity Markings are highly durable, providing up to ten years of field performance. 3M's Series 983 markings have excellent angularity, which provides enhanced visibility for drivers. Combined daytime brightness and retroreflection provides 24-hour visibility and detection. Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers markings with DOT-C2 certification marks meet or exceed all FMVSS 108 or 571.108 Standard No. 108, S8.2.1 Retroreflective sheeting requirements when applied according to the FMVSS 108 or 571.108 Standard No. 108 S8.2.1.5 and S8.2.1.6 specifications. For details of the features and benefits of Series 983 sheeting, please refer to the 3M Transportation Safety Division website available in the following colors. Table 1. Product codes by color. Color Product Code White 983-10 Red 11-inch/White 7-inch (alternating pattern) 983-32 Red 6-inch/White 6-inch (alternating pattern) 983-326 Red 983-72 2 3M™ Diamond Grade™ Conspicuity Markings Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers September 2023 1.1 Easy to Apply o Aggressive pressure sensitive adhesive o Compressible, easy-to-remove liner o Available in rolls, packaged pieces, or kiss-cut pieces on a roll. Please refer to the 3M Transportation Safety Division Pricing Catalog for the standard product offering. 1.2 Durable o Pre-sealed edges o Non-metallic construction o 10-year warranty 2 Typical Physical Properties Table 2 presents typical physical property data for Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers. The information presented in Table 2 should be considered typical only, and not be used for specification purposes. Table 2. Typical physical properties. Property FMVSS 108 Requirement Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers Typical Values Thickness (Caliper) N/A 0.014–0.018 inch Whiteness Daytime Luminance Limit YT ASTM E1164 > 15 White > 2.5 Red 45 White 5 Red Gloss ASTM D523 at 85° N/A 100 Shrinkage ASTM D4956 < 1/8 inch change on 9x9 inch panel No substantial change Flexibility - wrap around 0.125 inch mandrel at 32 °F (0 °C) No cracking No cracking High pressure wash test - 45° angle, 1200 psi, 8 inch away N/A Passes Adhesion - 90° Hanging Weight ASTM D4956 < 2 inch (51 mm) movement 0.2 inch (4 mm) Minimum Application Temp. N/A 50 °F (10 °C) Instron Peel Adhesion 12 inch/minute, 90° pullback N/A Degreased aluminum 5.3 lb/in (.95 kg/cm) Prepainted panel 3.0 lb/in (0.55 kg/cm) Stainless steel 6.0 lb/in (1.1 kg/cm) FRP 2.5 lb/in (0.52 kg/cm) Tedlar® 3.0 lb/in (0.54 kg/cm) Aluminum Rail 3.5 lb/in (0.56 kg/cm) Chemical Resistance SAE J1967 N/A Not affected by toluene, #2 diesel fuel, gasoline (leaded) kerosene, TSP detergent, xylene, dilute metal brighteners Corrosion Resistance ASTM B117 Salt Spray N/A No effect - 1000 Hours Room Temperature Impact Resistance 100 in-lb, 5/8 inch tip No damage outside impact No damage outside impact Cold Temperature Impact Resistance 60 in-lb at -20 °F N/A No damage outside impac

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• Item Code: 39199090
• Production Capacity: 1000
• Delivery Time: Ready stock
• Packaging Details: OEM Packing