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            ATM PERMANENT SYMBOLS
Specifications for Permanent Series 180, 300 & 400 Preformed Polymer Marking Tape

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  • Meets Or Exceeds ASTM D4505-01a Standard Specification For Preformed Retroreflective Pavement Marking Tape For Extended Service Life

Series 180 Rugged preformed plastic, permanent marking tapes are designed to be inlaid or overlaid on asphaltic or concrete surfaces. Series 180 tapes are suitable for markings that are subject to light duty grade traffic volumes. Series 180 tape is available in various shapes, colors, and roll widths.

Series 300 Durable preformed plastic, permanent marking tapes are designed for usage on asphaltic or concrete surfaces. Series 300 tapes are suitable for longitudinal markings and transverse markings including word/symbol markings. Series 300 Durable tape is available in white, yellow and custom colors.

Series 400 Extended Life preformed plastic, permanent marking tapes are designed for usage on asphaltic or concrete surfaces. Series 400 tapes are suitable for longitudinal markings and transverse markings including word/symbol markings. Series 400 Extended Life tape is available in white, yellow and custom colors.

           

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Composition: All Permanent Series Tapes consists of a pre-applied, pressure sensitive adhesive with high quality polymeric materials, pigments and glass beads assuring long term retroreflectivity.
Applicability To
Pavement Surfaces:
Ambient temperatures, 24 hours before and after, of 50°F (10°C) and rising. See Manufacturers Application Instructions included in each box.
Adhesion: Permanent Series Tapes will adhere to asphalt or portland cement concrete roadway surfaces when applied according to the manufacturer’s recommended procedures.
Pigmentation: Permanent Series Tape pigments are selected and blended to provide a marking tape in white or yellow conforming to standard highway colors.
Skid Resistance: Permanent Series 300 and 400 tapes will have an initial minimum skid resistance value of 55 BPN when tested according to ASTM E 303-83. Permanent Series 180 tape will have an initial minimum skid resistance value of 45 BPN when tested according to ASTM E 303-83.
Reflectance: Permanent Series Tapes have the following minimum results when tested in accordance with ASTM D4061.
White      Yellow
Entrance Angle-Degrees     86.0     86.5      86.0     86.5
Observation Angle-Degrees     0.2     1.0      0.2     1.0
Specific Luminance (mcd ft-2 (fc)-1)    500     300      400     175
Performance
Requirements:
Series 180 tape, when applied according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, shall provide a minimum service period of 12 months in light duty grade traffic volume.

Series 300 tape, when applied according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, shall provide a minimum service period of 16 months in light to moderate traffic volume.

Series 400 tape, when applied according to the manufacturer’s recommendations,shall provide a minimum service period of 24 months in moderate to heavy traffic volume.

In snow removal areas, plowing may shorten tape’s life cycle.
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