3M Diamond Grade Conspicuity

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Diamond Grade Conspicuity

3M delivers superior reflectivity and improved safety for your trailers.

Studies show that conspicuity markings reduce the probability of serious accidents. Drivers rely on what they can see. And vehicles marked with reflective conspicuity markings provide better visual information for faster, more accurate decision-making by drivers.

3M Conspicuity Markings Series 985 provide superior reflectivity, even at angels up to 80 degrees. And retrofit applications are quick, using easy-to-apply kiss-cut rolls available through Graphic Impressions Ltd.

The proven performer offers the proven solution - let Graphic Impressions Ltd. help you find your way to easy conspicuity compliance.

3M Conspicuity 985 features:

	DOT-C2 certified - meets and exceeds FMVSS 108 requirements
	Brightness - microprismatic structure allows more light to be reflected back to other vehicles.
	Higher whiteness than typical metallized conspicuity for improved daytime and nighttime visibility.
	Durability - corrosion-resistant, metallized construction.
	Angularity - microprismatic construction allows light to be reflected from extreme angles - up to 80 degrees.
	Highly conformable, 13mm construction.
	Warranty - 985 offers a full 7-year warranty.
	Designed to mark the sides and rear of vehicles for enhanced visibility and detection.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Ruling at a Glance:

Material: Alternating red/white at a minimum 2" high with each color length no less than 6" and no greater than 18". All material must have a DOT certification mark to verify compliance to FMVSS 108.

Side of trailer: Red/white material placed 15" to 60" above road or as closed as practicable. Can be placed on or above rail to avoid rivets. Segments can be non-continuous, but must be evenly distributed and cover at least 50% of the sides.

Rear of trailer: Red/white across full width of the door or bumper 15" to 60" above road or as close as practicable. (Marking is not required on underride bar for retrofit.) Two 2" x 12" white strips configured as an inverted "L" in each upper rear corner.

	Includes all motor carriers over 10,000 GVW and 80" wide used for interstate commerce.
	All trailers must be marked by June 1, 2001
	Location of conspicuity application is required to conform to those specified in the NGTSA regulations.
	Graphics will not be allowed as a substitute for conspicuity.
	The final rule applies to trailers operated in the United States by motor carriers based in Canada and Mexico.


	Last Modified : 01/07/04 05:26 PM	Author Info
		Copyright 2001