Reflective marking films play a pivotal role in enhancing safety and visibility for emergency and commercial vehicles, as well as various outdoor signage applications. Among the array of choices, ORAFOL offers three notable options: 5600, 5600RA, and 5650RA. Here, we’ll explore the distinctive features of each, helping you make an informed decision based on your specific needs.
ORALITE® 5600 – Crisp Visibility in Diverse Conditions
Key Features:
- Superior glass bead reflective performance.
- Bright and crisp visibility from dusk to dawn and during poor weather conditions.
- Acts as a safety mechanism, alerting oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Specifications:
- Thickness: 5 mil
- Adhesive: Clear, Solvent-Based Permanent (Removable with heat)
- Sheen: Available in Gloss
- Colors: Available in 11 Colors
- Durability (Outdoor):
- Printed/Laminated: up to 6 years
- Unprinted: up to 7 years
- Printability/Ink Compatibility: Latex, Solvent, Eco-Solvent, UV Curable, UV Gel, Thermal, Screen Printing
- Certifications: Meets ASTM D 4956 specifications for Type I, Class 1 retroreflective sheeting, Meets AAR Specification M-947
Applications:
- Long-term reflective graphic applications.
- Automotive commercial fleet graphics.
- Transit and railroad train car graphics.
- Emergency vehicle and apparatus graphics.
- Long-term reflective outdoor general signage.
Suggested Over-Laminate:
- Standard: ORAGUARD® 290 (2 mil PVC Cast)
- Standard: ORAGUARD® 290F (2 mil Optically Clear PVC Cast)
- Standard: ORAGUARD® 293 (1 mil PVC Cast)
- Upgrade: ORAGUARD® 279 (2 mil Cast Polyurethane)
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ORALITE® 5600RA – RapidAir® Technology for Easy Applications
Key Features:
- All features of ORALITE 5600 with the addition of RapidAir® adhesive technology.
- Lower initial tack for improved repositioning, ideal for larger-format wrap applications and print & cut graphics.
- Bubble-free applications for smoother installations.
Specifications:
- Thickness: 5 mil
- Adhesive: Clear, Solvent-Based Permanent (Removable with heat)
- Sheen: Available in Gloss
- Colors: White
- Durability (Outdoor):
- Printed/Laminated: up to 6 years
- Unprinted: up to 7 years
- Printability/Ink Compatibility: Latex, Solvent, Eco-Solvent, UV Curable, UV Gel, Thermal, Screen Printing
- Certifications: Meets ASTM D 4956 specifications for Type I, Class 1 retroreflective sheeting
Applications:
- Long-term reflective graphic applications, including larger-format wraps.
- Automotive commercial fleet graphic and wrap applications.
- Box truck and trailer with rivets graphic and wrap applications.
- Transit graphic applications.
- Emergency vehicle and apparatus graphic applications.
- Long-term reflective outdoor general signage.
Suggested Over-Laminate:
- Standard: ORAGUARD® 290 (2 mil PVC Cast)
- Standard: ORAGUARD® 290F (2 mil Optically Clear PVC Cast)
- Standard: ORAGUARD® 293 (1 mil PVC Cast)
- Upgrade: ORAGUARD® 279 (2 mil Cast Polyurethane)
ORALITE® 5650RA – Elevated Initial Tack for Print & Cut Graphics
Key Features:
- All features of ORALITE 5600RA with a slightly higher initial tack.
- Perfect for larger-format print & cut graphic applications.
Specifications:
- Thickness: 5 mil
- Adhesive: Clear, Solvent-Based Permanent (Removable with heat)
- Sheen: Available in Gloss
- Colors: Available in 10 Colors
- Durability (Outdoor):
- Printed/Laminated: up to 6 years
- Unprinted: up to 7 years
- Printability/Ink Compatibility: Latex, Solvent, Eco-Solvent, UV Curable, UV Gel, Thermal, Screen Printing
- Certifications: Meets ASTM D 4956 specifications for Type I, Class 1 retroreflective sheeting
Applications:
- Long-term reflective graphic applications especially suited for print & cut graphics.
- Automotive commercial fleet graphic applications.
- Transit and railroad train car graphic applications.
- Emergency vehicle and apparatus graphic applications.
- Long-term reflective outdoor general signage.
Suggested Over-Laminate:
- Standard: ORAGUARD® 290 (2 mil PVC Cast)
- Standard: ORAGUARD® 290F (2 mil Optically Clear PVC Cast)
- Standard: ORAGUARD® 293 (1 mil PVC Cast)
- Upgrade: ORAGUARD® 279 (2 mil Cast Polyurethane)
Choosing the right reflective marking film depends on your specific application requirements. Whether it’s the crisp visibility of ORALITE 5600, the easy application with RapidAir® in 5600RA, or the elevated initial tack for print & cut graphics in 5650RA, ORAFOL provides a range of solutions to meet your safety and fleet graphic needs.
