MOQ: | 100 kgs |
Price: | Negotiable |
Standard Packaging: | 25 kg/ bag |
Delivery Period: | 3-7 days |
Payment Method: | L/C, T/T, Western Union, MoneyGram |
Supply Capacity: | 50 tons/ day |
Description:
Road marking glass beads are small, spherical beads specifically designed for use in road markings. They are typically made of high-quality glass materials with excellent optical properties. These beads possess a high refractive index, enabling them to effectively reflect light. When incorporated into road marking paints or thermoplastic materials, they enhance the visibility of the markings, especially during nighttime or in adverse weather conditions. The beads are uniformly sized and have a smooth surface, which allows for proper embedding and even distribution within the marking medium. This not only improves the durability of the road markings by withstanding the abrasion caused by vehicle traffic but also ensures long-term and reliable visibility, contributing significantly to traffic safety and guidance on the roads.
Specifiction:
Place of Origin | China |
Main Raw Material | SiO2, Na2O, CaOMgO, AI2O3, Fe2O3, K2O |
Usage | Road Marking Paint |
EINECS No. | 206-991-8 |
Application Method | Brush |
State | Powder Coating |
Appearance | Colorless |
Refractive index | ≥1.5 |
Specific gravity | 2.4-2.6g/cm3 |
How many types of road marking glass beads are there?
There are mainly the following types of road - marking glass beads:
1. According to the manufacturing process
- Fused glass beads: Produced by fusing raw materials at high temperatures. They have good spherical shape and uniformity, and are widely used due to their reliable performance and stable quality.
2. According to the particle size
- Type I: These are relatively large - sized glass beads. They are often used in thicker road - marking materials such as thermoplastic markings to provide better retro - reflection and durability.
- Type II: Slightly smaller in size. They can be used in various types of paint - based road markings to ensure good light reflection characteristics and a relatively smooth marking surface.
3. According to the reflective performance
- High - reflectivity glass beads: These beads have excellent reflective capabilities, which can strongly reflect light from vehicle headlights back to the driver's eyes, significantly improving the visibility of road markings at night or in low - light conditions.
- Normal - reflectivity glass beads: Their reflective performance is more common and is usually used in areas where the requirements for light reflection are not extremely high, such as in some secondary roads or less - trafficked areas.
How to choose the appropriate type of road marking glass beads?
When choosing the appropriate type of road - marking glass beads, the following factors should be considered:
Consider the type of road marking material
- For thermoplastic road markings, larger - sized glass beads (such as Type I) are often a better choice. Because thermoplastic materials are thicker, larger beads can be well - embedded and provide good retro - reflection and durability. In contrast, for paint - based road markings, smaller - sized glass beads (Type II) are more suitable as they can integrate better with the paint and ensure a relatively smooth surface.
Reflectivity requirements
- In high - traffic areas, such as highways and major urban roads, high - reflectivity glass beads should be selected. These beads can significantly enhance the visibility of road markings, especially at night and in low - light conditions such as fog or rain. For roads with less traffic, such as some rural roads or factory - internal roads, normal - reflectivity glass beads may be sufficient according to the actual situation and cost - effectiveness.
Traffic volume and speed
- On roads with high - speed traffic and heavy traffic volume, it is crucial to choose glass beads that can maintain good retro - reflection and durability. High - quality fused glass beads are usually preferred because of their excellent spherical shape and uniform size, which can better withstand the abrasion caused by a large number of vehicles and ensure long - term effective road markings.
Environmental conditions
- In areas with harsh weather conditions such as frequent rain, snow, or strong sunlight, glass beads with good weather resistance and stable reflective performance should be considered. For example, in areas with a lot of rain, beads that can still maintain good reflection even when wet are necessary to ensure the safety of road markings.
Application
Glass beads have a wide range of applications:
Road Marking
- They are used in reflective road paint. When vehicle headlights shine on the road markings with glass beads, the beads reflect light back, improving the visibility of markings at night and in low - light conditions, thus enhancing traffic safety.
Industrial Abrasives
- In shot blasting operations, glass beads are used to clean and polish metal surfaces. Their spherical shape helps in providing a more even finish compared to irregular - shaped abrasives. For example, in the automotive industry, they can be used to prepare surfaces for painting.
Cosmetics
- Some exfoliating products contain fine glass beads. They help to gently remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, leaving it smoother. However, due to environmental concerns, there is a trend to replace them with natural exfoliants.
Crafts and Decorations
- Glass beads are used in jewelry - making. They come in a variety of colors, sizes, and finishes, allowing artisans to create beautiful necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. They are also used for decorative purposes in vases, as fillers in clear containers, or to add sparkle to various art and home - decor projects.
OUR SERVICES
Dear customers, as an enterprise that has been producing marking paints in South China for ten years, our company adheres to the principle of serving customers, providing products for customers from the perspective of customers, and providing professional construction guidance and after-sales service.
Our company has a number of road construction teams, and undertakes a number of high-speed and urban road marking construction projects in China. During the construction process, our company continuously improves the whiteness, brightness and retroreflection coefficient of the marking paint, which enjoys a high reputation in the industry.
Choose us, let us be your reliable cooperative supplier, and build a beautiful world together.
MOQ: | 100 kgs |
Price: | Negotiable |
Standard Packaging: | 25 kg/ bag |
Delivery Period: | 3-7 days |
Payment Method: | L/C, T/T, Western Union, MoneyGram |
Supply Capacity: | 50 tons/ day |
Description:
Road marking glass beads are small, spherical beads specifically designed for use in road markings. They are typically made of high-quality glass materials with excellent optical properties. These beads possess a high refractive index, enabling them to effectively reflect light. When incorporated into road marking paints or thermoplastic materials, they enhance the visibility of the markings, especially during nighttime or in adverse weather conditions. The beads are uniformly sized and have a smooth surface, which allows for proper embedding and even distribution within the marking medium. This not only improves the durability of the road markings by withstanding the abrasion caused by vehicle traffic but also ensures long-term and reliable visibility, contributing significantly to traffic safety and guidance on the roads.
Specifiction:
Place of Origin | China |
Main Raw Material | SiO2, Na2O, CaOMgO, AI2O3, Fe2O3, K2O |
Usage | Road Marking Paint |
EINECS No. | 206-991-8 |
Application Method | Brush |
State | Powder Coating |
Appearance | Colorless |
Refractive index | ≥1.5 |
Specific gravity | 2.4-2.6g/cm3 |
How many types of road marking glass beads are there?
There are mainly the following types of road - marking glass beads:
1. According to the manufacturing process
- Fused glass beads: Produced by fusing raw materials at high temperatures. They have good spherical shape and uniformity, and are widely used due to their reliable performance and stable quality.
2. According to the particle size
- Type I: These are relatively large - sized glass beads. They are often used in thicker road - marking materials such as thermoplastic markings to provide better retro - reflection and durability.
- Type II: Slightly smaller in size. They can be used in various types of paint - based road markings to ensure good light reflection characteristics and a relatively smooth marking surface.
3. According to the reflective performance
- High - reflectivity glass beads: These beads have excellent reflective capabilities, which can strongly reflect light from vehicle headlights back to the driver's eyes, significantly improving the visibility of road markings at night or in low - light conditions.
- Normal - reflectivity glass beads: Their reflective performance is more common and is usually used in areas where the requirements for light reflection are not extremely high, such as in some secondary roads or less - trafficked areas.
How to choose the appropriate type of road marking glass beads?
When choosing the appropriate type of road - marking glass beads, the following factors should be considered:
Consider the type of road marking material
- For thermoplastic road markings, larger - sized glass beads (such as Type I) are often a better choice. Because thermoplastic materials are thicker, larger beads can be well - embedded and provide good retro - reflection and durability. In contrast, for paint - based road markings, smaller - sized glass beads (Type II) are more suitable as they can integrate better with the paint and ensure a relatively smooth surface.
Reflectivity requirements
- In high - traffic areas, such as highways and major urban roads, high - reflectivity glass beads should be selected. These beads can significantly enhance the visibility of road markings, especially at night and in low - light conditions such as fog or rain. For roads with less traffic, such as some rural roads or factory - internal roads, normal - reflectivity glass beads may be sufficient according to the actual situation and cost - effectiveness.
Traffic volume and speed
- On roads with high - speed traffic and heavy traffic volume, it is crucial to choose glass beads that can maintain good retro - reflection and durability. High - quality fused glass beads are usually preferred because of their excellent spherical shape and uniform size, which can better withstand the abrasion caused by a large number of vehicles and ensure long - term effective road markings.
Environmental conditions
- In areas with harsh weather conditions such as frequent rain, snow, or strong sunlight, glass beads with good weather resistance and stable reflective performance should be considered. For example, in areas with a lot of rain, beads that can still maintain good reflection even when wet are necessary to ensure the safety of road markings.
Application
Glass beads have a wide range of applications:
Road Marking
- They are used in reflective road paint. When vehicle headlights shine on the road markings with glass beads, the beads reflect light back, improving the visibility of markings at night and in low - light conditions, thus enhancing traffic safety.
Industrial Abrasives
- In shot blasting operations, glass beads are used to clean and polish metal surfaces. Their spherical shape helps in providing a more even finish compared to irregular - shaped abrasives. For example, in the automotive industry, they can be used to prepare surfaces for painting.
Cosmetics
- Some exfoliating products contain fine glass beads. They help to gently remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, leaving it smoother. However, due to environmental concerns, there is a trend to replace them with natural exfoliants.
Crafts and Decorations
- Glass beads are used in jewelry - making. They come in a variety of colors, sizes, and finishes, allowing artisans to create beautiful necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. They are also used for decorative purposes in vases, as fillers in clear containers, or to add sparkle to various art and home - decor projects.
OUR SERVICES
Dear customers, as an enterprise that has been producing marking paints in South China for ten years, our company adheres to the principle of serving customers, providing products for customers from the perspective of customers, and providing professional construction guidance and after-sales service.
Our company has a number of road construction teams, and undertakes a number of high-speed and urban road marking construction projects in China. During the construction process, our company continuously improves the whiteness, brightness and retroreflection coefficient of the marking paint, which enjoys a high reputation in the industry.
Choose us, let us be your reliable cooperative supplier, and build a beautiful world together.