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Retroreflective Solas Tape

IMPA Code 330189
IMPA Category 33/Safety Equipment

Description

It is an encapsulated retroreflective tape, highly flexible therefore ideal for applying in work zone devices. It was specially developed for curved surfaces which can be of difficult application.

Application

Retroreflective tape should be applied to safety devices such as drums, cones, life vests, jackets, buoys, rafts, immersion suits, etc.

Specifications

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 

Clean the surface carefully to ensure the tape's highest performance. The surface in which the tape is to be applied must be completely clear of dirt, dust, debris and liquids.

Unroll the material and cut to fit the area to be glued on or stitched on. When installing on a lifeboat always take an overleap of 5cm. Temperature after fixing leave it for 24 hours in this temperature. After the tape has been installed it should rest for at least 12 hours for maximum adhesive capacity. 

RETROREFLECTIVE PERFORMANCE: 

The coefficient of retro reflection (R' in cd- lx-1-m-2) is measured by methods traceable

to either of the following retroreflective intensity testing procedures: ASTM E809 and E810 (RA) or CIE 45: 1982 (R'). Based on tests performed by laboratories in accordance with IMO procedures and verified by an outside third party, this tape meets or exceeds these values. 

INITIAL RETROREFLECTION:

Observation Angle Entrance Angle Retroreflective Tape
12' 250
12' 30° 150
20' 180
20' 20° 100

COLOUR & ADHESIVE TYPE: 

Colour: Grey reflecting a bright white light

Adhesive type: Super high-tack

Liner: Paper liner 

STRUCTURE:

Top Film Total Thickness Adhesive Liner Paper
55 micron polyurethane 250 micron Clear super high-tack Yellow paper

DURABILITY & MAINTENANCE: 

The durability of SOLAS retroreflective tape will depend upon compliance with recommended application procedures, exposure conditions and maintenance.

Small rips and cuts can be repaired either fixing tape or placing a small patch of the material and taping to the existing material.