ORAFOL ECE104 brochure

Truck and Trailer Markings

Reflective Solutions

Full range of reflective solutions for ECE 104 compliancy

For Traffic Signs and Construction Zones

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Reflexite®

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ORAFOL is your full range supplier of ECE 104 compliant materials.

As one of the world’s leading suppliers of reflective materials, the ORAFOL Group earned its reputation for global excellence through its dedication to ingenuity, quality and service. When it comes to supplying products for the vehicle conspicuity industry, we work each day with a dedication grounded by our knowledge that the quality of our products helps save lives.

ORAFOL® is the leading manufacturer of ECE 104 compliant marking materials. Brands include Reflexite® and ORALITE®.

The range of products has been specifically designed for longlasting and top quality performance.

The range includes solutions for all kinds of vehicles including applications onto rigid bodies, circular tanker shapes as well as onto curtain sides. Whatever the need, ORAFOL® has a solution to keep you and others safe on the road.

Product Benefits include: · Outstanding long distance visibility · Easy to handle and apply · Easy to cut with no edge sealing required · Tough and durable – no cracking · Resistant to power washing · Microprismatic technology* *the Reflexite® VC104+ tapes

Research shows that conspicuity markings can reduce crashes in low light conditions involving HGV’s by up to 41% * *Source: The US National Highway Traffic Safety Admisistration (NHTSA)

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Figure 1 HGV barely visible without ECE 104 compliant reflective material 2

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Figure 2 HGV clearly visible with Reflexite® VC104+ Material

ECE 104 Regulation Since 10 July 2011, conspicuity markings have been compulsory for new type approved trucks with a tonnage over 7.5 tonnes (N2 and N3) and for trailers with a tonnage of more than 3.5 tonnes (O3 and O4). Reflective materials, which must comply with regulation ECE 104 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), have to be applied to the sides and rear of all relevant vehicles.

As the inventor of microprismatic retroreflective technology primarily mandated for ECE104 markings, ORAFOL’s Reflexite® brand of safety marking tapes have been setting the standard for HGV visibility performance since the early 1990s.

Being seen is being safe.

ECE 104 Regulation Overview M

Motor vehicles used for the transport of passengers

M1

Motor vehicles used to transport passengers with no more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat

M2

Motor vehicles used to transport passengers with more than 8 seats with a maximum weight of 5 tonnes

M3

Motor vehicles used to transport passengers with more than 8 seats and with more than 5 tonnes in weight

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Motor vehicles used for the carriage of goods

N1

Motor vehicles used for the carriage of goods with a maximum weight of 3,5 tonnes

N2

Motor vehicles used for the carriage of goods with a weight over 3,5 tonnes but not exceeding 7,5 tonnes

N2

Motor vehicles used for the carriage of goods with a weight exceeding 7,5 tonnes

N3

Motor vehicles used for the carriage of goods with a weight exceeding 12 tonnes

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Trailers

O1

Trailers with a maximum weight not exceeding 0,75 tonnes

O2

Trailers with a weight exceeding 0,75 tonnes but no more than 3,5 tonnes

O3

Trailers with a weight exceeding 3,5 tonnes but no more than 10 tonnes

O4

Trailers exceeding 10 tonnes in weight

Mandatory from 10th July 2011*

Allowed

Not Allowed

* For new registrations

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TheVC VC104+ 104+range range includes...

The includes...

The Reflexite® VC104+ Range Reflexite® VC104+ Rigid Grade The ideal tape for rigid vehicles. · Approved to ECE 104 Class C

ECE 104

· Easy to handle and apply · No need to edge seal · Robust enough to withstand cleaning

Reg. 48-03

processes including power washing · No risk of the tape cracking · 10 year warranty

Reflexite® VC104+ Curtain Grade This tape’s unique vinyl construction makes it the

Reflexite® VC104+ Rigid Grade Reflexite® VC104+ Rigid Grade

perfect tape for trailer curtains.

Outstanding tape for application onto rigid vehicles. Not Outstanding tape for application onto rigid vehicles. Not · Simple and quick to apply only does thissealing tape provide superb night-time visibility, · Easy to cut with no edgethis required only does tape provide superb night-time visibility, also easy towithapply · it Theis tape flexes and stretches the curtainwith no edge-sealing required. it istoalso easy to apply with no edge-sealing required. · Resistant power washing Comes with a 10 year warranty. · 3 year warranty* Comes with a 10 year warranty. · Approved to ECE 104 Class C

*when applied to new curtains

Reflexite® VC104+ Tanker Stickers Easy to peel pre-cut stickers, especially suitable for

Reflexite® VC104+ Curtain Grade

rear marking of tankers.

Unique vinyl construction makes this tape ideal for · Same superior performance as our rigid grade application onto trailer curtains. The tape is highly · Excellent long range visibility even in poor resistant to cleaning processes and comes with a 3 weather conditions · Ideal solutions for circular applications year warranty. · Resistant to power washing · Approved to ECE 104 Class C

· 10 year warranty

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Reflexite® VC104+ Tanker Stickers Reflexite® VC104+ Tanker Stickers

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application onto trailer curtains. The tape is highly resistant to cleaning processes and comes with a 3 year warranty.

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Retroreflective tanker stickers for application onto rigid surfaces. The tape provides superior reflectivity in all weather conditions. Available in peel off strips which are quick and easy to apply.

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unique application.

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resistant to cleaning processes and comes with a 3 year warranty.

What you need to know about What you need to know about ECE 104 markings...

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Where should the tapes be applied?

Where should the tapes be applied?

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25cm. allowed.

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ECE 104 R.48-03 Application Guidelines ECE ECE104 104///R.48-03 R.48-03Application ApplicationGuidelines Guidelines

Reflexite® VC104+ Curtain Segmented Microprismatic tape with a segmented look. Comes as a single strip for ease of application. Quick and easy to apply and also useful for repair work. Comes with a 3 year warranty.

Minimum 80%* 80%* Minimum Minimum Minimum80%* 80%*

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Truck showing ORALITE® 5600E graphics on the side and Reflexite® VC104+ Rigid Grade on the rear and side of the truck

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Fleet Marking Grade

ORALITE® 5600E ORALITE® 5600E is a high quality livery film which has been specifically designed to produce lettering, markings and decorations. The films are intended for long-term outdoor applications of up to 7 years. The films boast high flexibility and weather-resistance for long lasting performance.

Suitable for application onto rigid vehicles.

Product Benefits include:

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· Approved to Regulation ECE 104 Class E · Produced with a watermark · Highly flexible with a surface of cast PVC polymer blend · Extensive range of vivid colours · Easy to use on cutting plotters · Excellent printability using solvent based ink-jet printing and screen printing · Good adaptability to uneven surfaces · Easy removal from painted surfaces · Self-adhesive backing · 7 year warranty

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The material is also available with a permanent adhesive. Please contact ORAFOL for details.

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