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FHWA Retroreflective Sheeting Identification Guide
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September 2005
| FHWA Retroreflective Sheeting Identification Guide – September 2005 |
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ASTM Types are shown as stated by the manufacturers using ASTM D4956-04 “type” designations.
Agencies should verify that the sheeting they use complies with their specifications or ASTM D4956.
FHWA does not endorse or approve any material nor does it determine type category(s) for materials.
This side of the Sheeting ID Guide is for rigid surfaces only. The other side is for flexible surfaces and non-signing applications. |
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| Retroreflective Sheeting Materials for Rigid Sign Surfaces Made with Glass Beads |
Example of Sheeting
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| ASTM Type |
I |
II |
II |
III |
III |
III |
III |
III |
III |
| Manufacturer |
See note A |
Avery Dennison® |
Nippon Carbide |
3M™ |
ATSM, Inc. |
Avery Dennison® |
Kiwalite® |
LG Lite |
Nippon Carbide |
| Brand Name |
Engineer Grade |
Super Engineer Grade |
Super Engineer Grade |
High Intensity |
High Intensity |
High Intensity |
High Intensity |
High Intensity |
High Intensity |
| Series Number |
Several |
T-2000 |
15000 17000 18000 |
2800
3800 |
ASTM HI |
T-5500 |
22000 |
LH8000
LH8100 |
N500
N800 |
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A |
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| Retroreflective Sheeting Materials for Rigid Sign Surfaces Made with Prisms |
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Example of
Sheeting
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| ASTM Type |
III, IV |
III, IV, X |
VII, VIII, X |
VIII |
IV, VIII |
IX |
IX |
X |
Unassigned |
| Manufacturer |
Avery Dennison® |
3M™ |
3M™ |
Avery Dennison® |
Nippon Carbide |
3M™ |
Avery Dennison® |
Nippon Carbide |
3M™ |
| Brand Name |
High Intensity Prismatic |
High Intensity Prismatic |
Diamond Grade™ LDP |
MVP Prismatic |
Crystal Grade |
Diamond Grade™ VIP |
Omni-View™ |
Crystal Grade |
Diamond Grade™ DG3 |
| Series Number |
T-6500 |
3930 |
3970 |
T-7500 |
94000 (IV)
92000 (VIII) |
3990 |
T-9500 |
93000 |
4000 |
| NOTES: |
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B |
B,D |
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A - All the manufacturers listed on the other side of this guide (except Reflexite) provide Engineer Grade sheeting. Engineer Grade sheeting is uniform without any patterns or identifying marks. Visually, it is indistinguishable from lower quality grades (i.e., utility and commercial grades).
B - These materials can be classified as different ASTM Types.
C - These materials are visually indistinguishable from one another.
D - The arrow or “water mark” on this product is no longer included with new productions.
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| FHWA Retroreflective Sheeting Identification Guide – September 2005 |
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Notes:
- ASTM Types are shown as stated by the manufacturers using ASTM D4956-04 “type” designations.
- Agencies should verify that the sheeting they use complies with their specifications or ASTM D4956.
- FHWA does not endorse or approve any material nor does it determine type category(s) for materials.
- This side of the Sheeting ID Guide is for flexible and non-signing applications. The other side is for rigid surfaces.
- Below are symbols that have been used to indicate special applications for sheeting on this side of the Sheeting ID Guide:
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| Retroreflective Sheeting Materials for Non-Signing Applications |
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| Example of Sheeting (Shown to scale) |
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| ASTM Type |
III |
III |
V |
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III |
VI |
| Manufacturer |
Avery Dennison® |
Reflexite |
Reflexite |
Reflexite |
3M™ |
Reflexite |
| Brand Name |
High Intensity Prismatic Work Zone |
High Impact Channelizer Tape |
Barrier Delineator |
Barrier Delineator |
High Intensity Flexible |
Traffic Cone Collar |
| Series Number |
WR-6100 |
n/a |
AR1000 |
AP1000 |
3840 |
n/a |
| Typical Use |
Reboundable
Device |
Reboundable Device |
Rigid Non-Signing Surface |
Rigid Non-Signing Surface |
Reboundable Device |
Traffic Cone |
| Retroreflective Sheeting Materials for Flexible Signs |
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| Example of Sheeting (Shown to scale) |
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| ASTM Type |
VI |
VI |
VI |
VI |
VI |
VI |
| Manufacturer |
3M™ |
3M™ |
Avery Dennison® |
Reflexite |
Reflexite |
Reflexite |
| Brand Name |
Diamond Grade™ Roll-Up Sign |
Vinyl Roll-Up Sign |
Flexible Roll-Up Sign |
Flagging Material |
High Performance Marathon |
Super Bright Fluorescent |
| Series Number |
RS20 |
RS30 |
WU-6014 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| Typical Use |
Roll-Up Sign |
Roll-Up Sign |
Roll-Up Sign |
Roll-Up Sign |
Roll-Up Sign |
Roll-Up Sign |
| Contact Information |
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| 3M - www.3M.com/tcm |
Kiwalite - www.kiwa-lite.com |
Reflexite - www.reflexite.com |
| ATSM, Inc. - www.atsminc.com |
LG Lite - www.lgchem.com |
Nippon Carbide - www.nikkalite.com |
| Avery Dennison - www.reflectives.averydennison.com |
FHWA - www.fhwa.dot.gov/retro |
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Cathy.Satterfield@dot.gov
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