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Reflective glass beads play a crucial role in road safety by improving visibility and enhancing the retroreflective properties of road markings. These small spherical glass particles are incorporated into road marking materials to create a highly reflective surface that increases the visibility of road markings, particularly during low-light conditions or at night.
Glass beads are small particles added to road marking paint to provide reflective properties. They are categorized into three types based on particle size: type one for mixing directly into thermoplastic paint during production, type two for spraying on the surface of thermoplastic paint, and type three for spraying on cold solvent paint.Â
| Specific gravity(g/cm3 | 2.6g/cm3 |
|---|---|
| Size (μm) | >1180 |
| Refractive index | 1.5-1.6 |
| Spherical beads(%) | 85% |
| Contents lime glassSiO2 | 72% |
| Package | 25kg/bag |
We produce glass beads that comply with various international standards, such as BS6088A, BS6088B, AASHTOM247, EN1423, EN1424, Australia AS2009 B3.2, KOREA KS standard, and Chinese standard, among others.
Test Results for Different Standards:
| Type | Size (μm) | Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| BS6088A (intermix) | >1180 | 0~3 |
| 1180~850 | 5~20 | |
| 850~425 | 65~95 | |
| <425 | 0~10 | |
| BS6088B(Drop on) | >850 | 0~5 |
| 850~600 | 5~20 | |
| 600~300 | 30~75 | |
| 300~180 | 10~30 | |
| <180 | 0~15 | |
| AASHTOM247 Standard I | >850 | 0 |
| 850~600 | 5~25 | |
| 600~300 | 40~80 | |
| 300~150 | 10~35 | |
| <150 | 0~5 | |
| AASHTOM247 Standard II | >600 | 0 |
| 600~425 | 0~10 | |
| 425~300 | 15~50 | |
| 300~180 | 45~75 | |
| <180 | 0 | |
| China Standard â… (Intermix) | >850 | 0 |
| 850-600 | 5-30 | |
| 600-300 | 30-80 | |
| 300-106 | 10-40 | |
| <106 | 0-5 | |
| China Standard â…¡ (Drop on) | >600 | 0 |
| 600-300 | 40-90 | |
| 300-150 | 5-60 | |
| <150 | 0-5 | |
| â… (for Cold Paint) | >212 | 0 |
| 212-90 | 96-100 | |
| <90 | 0-4 |
Advantages of the road glass beads application:
To apply reflective beads for road markings, follow these steps:
Remember to consult manufacturer guidelines and adhere to local regulations for proper application.
We will ship within 3~5 days after receipt of your payment. All road beads are well-packaged. For custom packages, please contact our sales rep. before shipment.
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Consider factors such as bead size, refractive index, compliance with relevant standards, durability, and environmental impact for sourcing high-performance glass beads or reflective pavement spheres. These factors can impact the reflectivity and performance of the glass beads.
Yes, road marking glass beads can vary in size, ranging from small to large beads. They can also differ in composition and characteristics, such as heavy metal glass, recycled glass, or pure glass beads.
Yes, there are various international and regional standards that regulate road marking glass beads, such as BS6088, AASHTO M247, EN1423, EN1424, and specific country standards. Compliance with these standards ensures quality and performance.
The size of the glass beads used in road marking materials can vary, ranging from smaller beads of around 50-75 micrometers in diameter to larger beads of around 850-1000 micrometers. The size selection depends on the specific requirements of the road marking project, such as the type of road, traffic conditions, and regulatory standards.
Glass beads can be made from different raw materials, including heavy metal glass, recycled glass, and pure glass. When comparing heavy metal glass, recycled glass, and pure glass as raw materials for glass beads, here is a summary:
Heavy Metal Glass:
Recycled Glass:
Pure Glass:
In summary, heavy metal glass is economical but slightly polluting, recycled glass is competitively priced and environmentally friendly, and pure glass is expensive but offers excellent reflection without any pollution. The choice depends on factors like budget, desired reflection, and environmental impact.
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