Reflective Beads for Traffic Paint
Reflective glass beads are essential additives used in traffic marking paints to enhance night visibility and driver safety. When embedded in thermoplastic road marking paint, waterborne paint, or epoxy marking paint, they provide retroreflective performance, allowing drivers to see road markings clearly in low-light or rainy conditions.
Types of Reflective Beads
- Drop-on Glass Beads: Applied on the surface immediately after paint application to ensure high reflectivity at night.
- Premix Glass Beads: Mixed directly into the paint or thermoplastic material to maintain reflectivity after surface wear.
- Moisture-Resistant Beads: Ideal for high-humidity or tropical regions where standard beads might clump or lose clarity.
Technical Specifications
- Refractive Index: ≥1.50 or 1.65 (high-intensity type)
- Roundness: ≥80%
- Particle Size: 100–850 μm
- Specific Gravity: 2.45–2.50 g/cm³
- Standard: EN1423 / EN1424 / AASHTO M247 / BS6088
Application Areas
Reflective beads are widely used in:
- Highway center and edge lines
- Airport runway and taxiway markings
- Parking lots and industrial areas
- Helipad markings and safety zones
Advantages
- Improves nighttime visibility and road safety
- Durable under heavy traffic and extreme weather
- Compatible with thermoplastic, cold plastic, and water-based paints
- Available in moisture-proof packaging for export
Supply and Export
As a leading reflective glass bead manufacturer in China, we supply both standard and customized bead grades for various road marking applications. Our factory exports to Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South America, with competitive factory prices and flexible payment terms (including post-shipment payment options).
Factory Support
- Free samples for quality testing
- OEM packaging available
- MOQ: 1 ton
- Delivery Time: 7–10 days after payment
- Shipping: CIF, FOB, or DDP terms via major ports (Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao)
