Heskins Glass Bead DOT-Approved Reflective Tape, high-visibility tape that reflects the majority of light back at the source, ideal for use on trailers, heavy-goods vehicles, for towing, etc.
Heskins Glass Bead DOT-Approved Reflective Tape is used by European manufacturers for trailers and vehicles intended for operation in the USA.
DOT tape reflects lights back at the source in a wide cone, increasing visibility and therefore safety, reducing the chance of collision in any lighting condition. This is achieved by applying a microscopic glass bead to the surface in a honeycomb-shaped grid, resulting in an impact proof, UV stable reflective material that will apply to any clean, dry surface such as aluminium, steel and fibreglass with its self-adhesive base.
H6602 is regulated by the FMCSA, which certifies use of DOT (US Federal Department Of Transportation) tape for North & South America as well as the Middle-East.
For non-DOT approved tape, see Heskins Microprismatic Tape (EGP reflective tape) for a high-reflective material for use on static and moving objects.
See the Heskins range of accessories for additional help during application, pro-longing the life of anti-slip tapes and line markings. The range consists of primers, edge fixing, mallets, rollers etc.
45.7m rolls from 25mm width up to 1200mm, available in:
The same sizes are available with red and white sections:
Daytime Color (x,y,Y)
Conspicuity tape series meets the applicable daytime colour requirements for FMVSS 108, DOT C-2, and ASTM D4956:2013. The four pairs of retroreflection shall be determined in accordance with ASTM E810, and per ASTM E810 the values of all rotation are determined the Ra.
| Colour | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Daytime luminance limit (Y) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | Y | X | Y | X | Y | X | Y | Min | Max | |
| White | 0.303 | 0.3 | 0.368 | 0.366 | 0.34 | 0.393 | 0.274 | 0.329 | 27 | |
| Red | 0.648 | 0.351 | 0.735 | 0.265 | 0.629 | 0.281 | 0.565 | 0.346 | 2.5 | 15 |
Retroreflective Performance
The values below are minimum coefficients of retroreflection expressed in candelas per lux per squaremeter (cd/lux/m²)
| Item | Observation Angles | Entrance Angles | R |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5mm | -4 | 250 |
| 30 | 250 | ||
| 40 | 60 | ||
| 12.5mm | -4 | 65 | |
| 30 | 65 | ||
| 40 | 15 | ||
| Red | 5mm | -4 | 60 |
| 30 | 60 | ||
| 40 | 15 | ||
| 12.5mm | -4 | 10 | |
| 30 | 10 | ||
| 40 | 4 |
The following technical information should be considered typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
| Property | FMVSS 108 Requirement | DOT C-2 conspicuity tape |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | NA | Sealing Type - 405~445um |
| Metallizing Type - 300~340um | ||
| Gloss (ASTM D523 27°) | NA | 100 |
| Dimensional stability (ASTM D4956) | Less than 3.2mm change on 230mm x 230mm panel | Pass |
| Flexibility (Wrap around 3.2mm mandrel 0°C) | NO Cracking | Pass |
| Peel adhesion, N/25mm | 31.1 | 180˚ FINAT FTM 1 |
| Tensile strength, N/25mm | 189.6 | Lloyd, 50N load cell |
| Min. Application temperature | NA | 15°C |
| High pressure wash test (45° angle, 83bar, 75mm distance) | NA | Pass |
| Adhesion (90° hanging weight ASTM D4956) | Less than 50mm movement | Pass |
| Peel adhesion (305mm/minute, 130° peel angle) | NA | Degreased aluminum: 0.94kg/cm |
| Chemical resistance | NA | Not effected by toluene, #2 diesel fuel, TSP detergent, xylene |
| Corrosion resistance (ASTM B-117 5% Salt spray for 1000 hours) | NA | No effect |
| Impact resistance (Room temperature 2.5m-0.45kg, 16.5mm tip) | No damage outside impact | Pass |
| Impact resistance (Cold temperature 1.5m-0,45kg, 16.5mm tip at -20°C) | No damage outside impact | Pass |
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Heskins Glass Bead DOT-Approved Reflective Tape is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.
Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.
Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.
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