Mercosur License Plate 2018

The Mercosur License Plate: Interesting facts you should know A license plate is unique to each vehicle and is an identification pattern that needs to be followed in all countries. However, in the year 2016, there was a change being implemented in Mercosur members. The national government announced that the implementation of a new format of license plate for car and motorcycle should take effect from the 1st of January, 2016. All the Mercosur members agreed to this decision, and so there is a unique license plate requirement in Mercosur. Delving deeper into this will help you understand all that you should know about these unique license plates. What exactly is the new patent Mercosur license plate? Although a license plate is unique to vehicles, at times it is a big challenge to get all valid information about the owners. As there is a lack of information about the owner, there are also increasing theft cases that are being reported every day. However, the benefits of having Mercosur plate is that it will facilitate ease of information exchange about the owners, license plates identification, the brand and model number of the car, and other such vital information that will help solve the growing car theft problems. These license plates did come into effect since 2016, but still, there are numerous vehicles that need to get these installed. What is the extent of use?   The resolution 729 clearly states that this change applies to trailers, motorcycles, semirreboques, scooters, tricycles, mopeds, electrical cycle, quads, tractors, and cranes. Further, as approved by (Contra) this change will be made until the 31st December 2023. The goal is to have the entire fleet of domestic vehicles to run on this unique id throughout the Mercosur members. The name and flag of each country will be the addition to this number plate. These plates are ready for all the brand new cycles and motorcycles. How does Mercosur license plate look? Plates will be coated with the retroreflective film on a white background that has a blue top edge. For example, if it is for Brazil, there will be a Brazilian flag and Mercosur symbol that will be as highlighted in the image below for the vehicle. Two number plate sizes are available 40 cm length x 13 cm width for the car and 20 cm length x 17 cm width for the motorbike. It will have four letters and three numbers, two letters, three numbers, and other two letters. A classic example of this is AA 000 AAA. The protective film used on these plates needs to contain Brazil stamped Mercosur words on it. Additionally, it will have the two-dimensional barcode, and this will provide access to the manufacturer’s database information. The 5 Mercosur countries will have their flags each on them and here is how it will look: The above-mentioned standard is country wise, but what about the distinction between the types of vehicle? Well, the good news is that these license plates are strategically designed to give [...]

Mercosur License Plate 2018

ISO7591 Number Plate Reflective Sheeting Test Requirement

What is ISO 7591:1982 for  ISO 7591-1982 is an international standard of the specification to retro-reflective registration plates for motor vehicles and trailers. For this testing, the performance in specific temperature with different hours is an important factor for evaluation. XW8200 is your best choices for it. The main testing specifications Reflection value (cd/lux/sq.): Color Observation angle Entrance angle 5° 30° 40° Maximum White 0°12′ 0°20′ 1°30′ 45 30 3.5 18 12 2 8 6 0.7 250 Yellow 0°12′ 0°20′ 1°30′ 30 20 2.3 12 8 0.8 5 4 0.4 250 Colorimetric properties by day and night: illuminated with the CIE Standard Illuminate D65, at 45° to the Size: 520mm*114mm*1mm thick (for Europe), 305 mm x 152 mm x 1 mm thick (for the US) and could prepare other sizes for target market in different countries. Normal and viewed along the normal (45/0 geometry) and should be as the data table listed. Durability: reflection value and luminance factor should be not less than 50% and 80% of the requirements separately after testing. Temperature resistance and adhesive to the substrate: testing in specific temperature and hours, there will be no cracking or peeling off situation. Corrosion series testing: impact resistance, bending resistance, water resistance, resistant to fuel, cleanability, and resistant to saline mist included. The plate with the film should have no corrosion or obvious visible change that would reduce its efficiency after testing. Testing preparation Quantity: Should prepare 9 pieces plate and each plate aims for one clause testing. Design: One sample plate is a completely finished plate, seven sample plates with only 1 letter and two numerals, and one sample plate with no embossing at all. Besides, the finished plate should be made by the competent authorities.

ISO7591 Number Plate Reflective Sheeting Test Requirement

Photo Luminescence Signs for Safety in the Workplace

Safety is paramount in just about any workplace whether it is a manufacturing unit, a warehouse or any other type of business. You would like your workers to be safe and secure at all times and one aspect of this focus on safety can be satisfied by using glow in dark film signs. These signs are often essential in emergency situations where loss of electric power can cause a facility-wide blackout. Without such signage in position, evacuation and other emergencies can be harder to deal with and may result in unsafe working conditions. When there is a fire in the building, electric power is shut down and the smoke compromises the visibility, making evacuation signs difficult to read, but the photoluminescence signs make the emergency procedures and floor plan easy to read, thereby facilitating a faster and more efficient evacuation. These signs are equally useful in event of storms and other situations that cause a building to lose electric power. Photoluminescence safety signs have been used with great success in the marine and aviation industry for many years. How does Photo Luminescence Material Work? Photoluminescence safety signs are powered by ambient light and are designed not to light up space but define a space and ensure that when an emergency arises people can find their way to safety with ease and confidence. The photoluminescence film luminous principle is actually through the atomic electron energy level transition. Inorganic phosphorous is used in making of the photoluminescence film which is incorporated into a carrier or substrate which pulls in energy from the surrounding light source. The substrate could be a water-based or solvent-based paint, magnetic tape, plastic extrusion, vinyl film or polyurethane casting. The phosphorous absorbs the light in visible and ultraviolet wavelengths and when placed in the dark setting releases visible light and glows. Photoluminescence signage is a lot more superior to other types of illuminated signs as it doesn’t require an outside power source to keep it illuminated in an emergency situation. These emergency safety signs are available as rigid plastic and acrylic sheeting or in flexible glow in dark vinyl rolls. These safety signs are environmentally friendly, code compliance and can be cut into strips of various lengths and shapes for illuminating hallways, walkways, staircases and other indoor or outdoor areas. The emergency signs made of vinyl are durable, ultraviolet stable as well as fire and weather resistant. Benefits of Photoluminescent Safety Signs Photoluminescent signs offer various benefits over electrically wired safety signs with the most important benefit being the reliability and another great benefit is that they save energy thereby reducing carbon footprint. Here are some other benefits of photoluminescent signs. · Keep your Building Occupants Safe Keeping your building occupants safe is essential in emergency situations and the use of glow in dark signs and evacuation routes in stairways help you do that because "in an emergency use the stairs" we all know that. However, most people do not know that all stairways do not necessarily lead to the exit. So, installing these safety [...]

Photo Luminescence Signs for Safety in the Workplace

Reflective Helmet Stickers to Minimize Serious Road Accidents

Riding a bike is considered stylish while at the same time being more fuel efficient and saving your cash. Whether you ride a motorbike because it is in vogue or you find it cheaper than a car, it is important to cover all aspects of safety while you are on it. When one thinks of motorbike safety gear, hydro-dipped helmets, gloves, and knee pads come to mind. These are the essential things, however, there are other vital safety steps that one needs to take to enhance the security of being on the bike, especially at the nighttime.

Reflective Helmet Stickers to Minimize Serious Road Accidents

Screen Printing and Its Usage in the Reflective Sheeting

Screen printing is the most multipurpose process and is utilized on different mediums like paper, board, metal, fabrics, plastics, glass, nylon, cotton and reflective sheeting as well. The products produced with screen printing include posters, labels, signage and all types of textiles and electronic boards. The main merit that makes screen printing stand apart from other printing process methods is that it can work on different surfaces of any shape or size and also a thicker ink can be used. These features facilitate some of the very interesting designs which are not possible with other forms of printing. With its widespread use, what you may not know that it is one of the oldest forms of printing and is also known by other names such as silkscreen, serigraphy, and serigraph printing. How does screen printing work? When screen printing was first developed, the screens used were made of silk, hence the name silkscreen printing, but today the screens used are made of synthetic polyester mesh. To start with the screen printing, the first step is pre-processing the mesh-the mesh is immersed in a purpose-mixed light-sensitive emulsion and left to dry in a dark room. The second step, once the emulsion has set, a dark print-out negative or non-transparent stencil cut-outs of the design are placed onto the mesh and exposed to intense ultraviolet light. The light hardens the emulsion further, but the dark color or stencil cut-out prevent the light from reaching it. The third step, the mesh is then washed with water rinsing away the non-hardened areas, leaving membrane gaps creating a pattern through which ink will be squeezed. The mesh screen is now ready for use. The mesh is placed onto the substrate to be printed and clamped down. A small reservoir of ink is placed on the screen and a blade or squeegee is used to spread the ink across the screen so that it flows onto the stencil cut-out and a reverse stroke of the blade then causes the screen to touch the substrate. This causes the ink to move onto the substrate and be pulled out of the mesh apertures as the screen springs back after the blade has passed. One color is printed at a time, so several screens can be used to produce a multicolored image or design. Advantages of Screen Printing  Versatility Out of all the printing processes, screen printing is arguably the most versatile because it can be used to print on a great variety of substrates. It is not only effective for the flat surfaces, but also on curved, spherical, and concave surfaces. The medium used in screen print is diverse, depending on screen mesh size traditional inks like UV and solvent-based and also adhesives, conductive silver and dielectric can be used.  In addition to direct printing, printing can also be done by an indirect method. Screen printing is first done on gelatin or silicon plate and then transferred onto the substrate. Scalability Various parameters of the screen printing process [...]

Screen Printing and Its Usage in the Reflective Sheeting

Regulation and Types of License Plates in South Africa

License plates on vehicles are a piece of metal or plastic or acrylic which is screwed on, but is that as far as it gets? The answer is a big No. This is because custom number plates are not just for getting the attention from the passing traffic, but for lawful purposes too. The main reason why a vehicle has a set of number plates or license plates is for giving it a unique identity, which can be traced whenever needed. For instance, if a vehicle owner jumps the red light or doesn’t follow the other traffic regulations, the license plate can be used to trace the vehicle back to its owner, through a database which links the license plate to the detailed record of information about the owner. For this reason getting your car registration is important and a legal necessity that not only applies to South Africa citizens but to citizens of almost all countries. That said, there are various regulations for the number plates in South Africa. Let us get to know about them. What you should know A license plate is the identification of your vehicle and is subject to the requirements of the National Road Traffic Act No. 93 of 1996, the South African National Standards Specifications (SANS 1116) and the relevant National and Provincial legislation. Size of the license plate There are only three legal number plate sizes and each should be embossed with alphanumeric of a specific size. • 520 mm X 113 mm embossed with 75 mm high alphanumeric • 250 mm X 205 mm embossed with 75 mm high alphanumeric • 250 mm X 165 mm embossed with 60 mm high alphanumeric Why three sizes because there are various vehicles with different makes and models and all don’t have the same size number plate apertures. Also, there are vehicles on which the front and rear number plate apertures are not the same size, so, two different size number plates can be used on the same vehicle. Mark of certification The license plates in South Africa should have a certification mark as per the National Road Traffic Act. The SABS sticker should be applied under the provincial logo of the embossed number plate. Marking and font The SABS specification states that every blank number plate must be marked with a readable and indestructible mark with the name or trademark of the supplier and batch number of the supplier at the left bottom corner. The font of the number plate should be the only one specifically designed by the SABS. The use of other font is illegal. Attachment of number plates The number plates of all the vehicles registered for the first time on or after 1 Jan 2010 must be attached to the vehicle by 4mm rivets or 4mm one way self-tapping screws. It can be either be attached directly or on a holding bracket. The holding bracket must comply with legal requirements and approved by the National Department of Transport.  Attaching a number plate [...]

Regulation and Types of License Plates in South Africa

XING WEI Reflective’s Amazing Photo Luminescence Film

XING WEI Reflective’s Photo Luminescence Film for Brazil Market  Brazilian Association of Technical Standards which is also known by its acronym ABNT is a private non-profit organization which was founded in1940 and is affiliated with ISO (International Organization of Standards). It is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo in Brazil. The main purpose of this organization is to regulate National standards throughout the country in order to boost technological development and since the organization is connected with ISO, the products and services that it certifies are of the highest quality. To standardize products and to meet the needs of Brazilian companies, ABNT has developed various programmes and it has named the Brazilian National Standards as Norma Brasileira Regulamentadora when abbreviated it is called as NBR. For example -ABNTNBR14644 for road vertical signs-traffic sign sheeting and NBR 13434 for fire and panic safety signs. Fire and Panic Safety Signs - ABNTNBR 13434 The Brazilian National Standard for NBR 13434 - Fire and Panic Safety Signs was created for Fire Safety. These safety signs are expected to comply with the standards set by ABNT. The standards are as follows · Brazilian National Standards: The Brazilian standards consists of 3 parts: · Part1: Principles of Designs · Part 2: Symbols and their shapes, dimensions & color · Part 3: Requirement and test methods · Legislation of Municipal Scope: Municipal building codes and works like installing aerial as well as ground signs for emergency exits. · Federal Legislation: Regulating safety for fire protection, safety signs and confined spaces like a clear indication for exits and permanent signs for confined spaces to avoid entry of unauthorized persons. · Statewide Legislation: State code for safety regulations against fire, panic in the buildings and risk areas. XING WEI Reflective photo luminescence safety signs comply with all the standards that are set as per the Legal regulation and ABNT. Luminance Standard ABNT NBR 13434: Luminance is the measurement of light per unit area of light traveling in one direction, which means it shows how much luminance power the eyes can detect from a surface when looking from a particular angle. It is an indicator of how bright the surface will appear to the eyes. And luminance is calculated by candela per square meter (mcd/m2). The following chart demonstrates the Luminance Standard requirement as per ABNT NBR 13434 and XW Reflective Luminance Film performance. STANDARD ABNT NBR 13434 XW10-35 Brightness10mins (mcd/m2) 140 252.8 Brightness 60mins (mcd/m2) 20 34.55 Recession time to 0.3 mcd/m2 1800 Mins 2180 Mins This chart clearly explains that the ABNT standard requires a luminance value of 140 candelas per square after the disappearance of the incident light and remains for 10 minutes in the dark. The performance of XW Reflective is incredible as the luminance value is 252.8 candela per square after the disappearance of the incident light and remains for 10 minutes in the dark. Also the ABNT standard requires luminance recession time of at least 0.3 candelas per square after the disappearance of the incident light and remains for 1800 minutes in the dark. [...]

XING WEI Reflective’s Amazing Photo Luminescence Film

Outer Shell Reflective Fabric: Trendy Fabric with Great Visibility

Today’s fashion trend is to have clothing which is not only fashionable and stylish but also functional and so here is where the fabric plays an import role in making clothes look amazing. Hence, we can find fabrics that have dynamic features - they are waterproof, sturdy, they breathe just like skin and most importantly they are eco-friendly. In line with this, the fabric that stands out in today's fashion world the most is Outer Shell Reflective fabrics. Outer Shell Reflective fabrics  This is a kind of fabric that is specially designed for outdoor activities. And such fabrics are in high demand in the sports industry because of their high-level performance and comfort that add value to any sport. These outer shell reflective fabrics last longer, they are soft, lightweight and at the same time, they keep the wearer warm in the winters and cool in summers. Another amazing advantage of reflective fabrics is that they help in keeping the wearer visible while they exercise after dark, and that's because these fabrics have retroreflective glass beads embedded in them. There are mainly 4 varieties of fabric that are used for outer shell reflective fabrics and they are: 1. Polyester 2. Nylon 3. Chiffon 4. Thin spandex Features of Outer Shell Reflective fabrics Colours- Reflective fabrics come in a variety of colours and shades due to which the fashion and the sports industry are inspired to use reflective fabrics in their designs and collections and are augmenting their brand value. Colors can also be customized based on the requirement. Perforate fabric  - Perforated fabric is highly used in fashion and sportswear and this is because these fabrics allow for better air circulation, the fabric is breathable and is very comfortable even when the wearer is sweating. Patterns - Patterns vary according to sizes and shape, the most happening pattern is the multicolored or the rainbow pattern which appears dark during daytime but in the night it reflects the beautiful spectrum of colors. Patterns for the fabric can be customized or even some patterns such as dots, circles, curves, and cross are available. Classification of Reflective Fabric 1. Polyester  It is often said that Polyester is the workhorse of sportswear fabrics. This is because polyester is very lightweight, its durable, non-absorbent, wrinkle-free and it also repels UV rays and even insulates when the wearer is sweating. XW Reflective’s polyester fabric is excellent for using as reflective fabric for outdoor clothes because it holds on to its shape even after it is washed and it is also easy to use for digital printing which makes it easy to design patterns on the fabric to make it glow in the dark. XW Reflective Polyester Fabric Details Material - It is lightweight breathable and economic viability. Backing fabric - 100% Polyester Attachment - Sew on the fabric Application - It is recommended for lightweight to medium weight fabrics like Vests. Day time Colour - Grey Certification - Meets the standard of ANSI/ISEA107 -American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Accessories Care and Wash - Suitable for [...]

Outer Shell Reflective Fabric: Trendy Fabric with Great Visibility

FR Reflective Film 

XW Reflective - Flame retardant reflective fabrics are made from premium cotton or aramid fabric, It is intended to enhance the visibility during the poor light or nighttime condition, suitable for use in firefighting and rescue clothing. certified by ANSI/ISEA 107. Key Features of FR Reflective Tape · improving visibility in poor light and nighttime condition · Certified by ANSI / ISEA107 · suitable for application for home washing and industrial laundering · suitable for firefighting and technical rescue clothing and equipment Technical Data Code Reflective Value Backing Fabric Domestic Washing Dry Cleaning Industrial Washing XW5001 Silver  420 cpl Cotton 50 50 25 XW5001C Fluorescent Red  420 cpl Cotton 50 50 NA XW5001D Fluorescent Yellow 10 cpl Cotton NA NA NA XW5002A Silver  420 cpl Aramid 50 50 25 XW5002B Florescent  Yellow  420 cpl Aramid 50 50 NA XW5002C Florescent Red 420 cpl Aramid 50 50 NA Application  Sewn-on high visibility garment, sportswear, outdoor products: caps, bags, shoes etc. for road & utility workers, equipment operators, miners, and other professions where conspicuous visibility is critical to safety.

FR Reflective Film 

Two Layers Number Plate Reflective Sheeting for Vehicle Plate

XW Reflective - XW6200 License Plate Grade reflective sheeting is a durable, high quality enclosed beaded retro-reflective sheeting intended for using on two layers license plate process that cut off by the embossing machine, this is popular in India, European, Africa. The core advantage of XW 6200 1. Excellent performance on retro-reflectivity 2. 5 years outdoor durability 3. Cutting off Physical Characteristics & Properties  Durability 5 years Retroreflective Elements Enclosed glass beaded Film Thickness 120 mics Face Film 30 mics Acrylic Adhesive 30 mics permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive Release Liner 130 Gram Poly-coated paper liner Application Surface Flats surface only such as aluminum Application Temperature 15℃ Feature Flexible, cutting off Retroreflection  Minimum Coefficient of Retroreflection (cd/lx/m2) Color White Yellow Orange Red Green Blue Brown Black 0.2/4 70 25 20 8 5 1.5 1.5 0.5 Roll Sizes  1240 mm (48 inches) * 45.7m (50 yards) Storage  Store in a cool and dry area. Use within 1 year of receipt of the product. Store rolls in an original shipping carton or suspends horizontally from a rod through the core. Application Take a sample as the following sample from our Africa customer, the numbers on the plate is blue. The composite of the plate has 2 layers plus blue aluminum plate. Process: after lamination of aluminum foil and reflective sheeting, emboss the numbers, peel off the two layers, the blue will appear.

Two Layers Number Plate Reflective Sheeting for Vehicle Plate

XW8200 Number Plate Reflective Sheeting

Reflective Sheeting for Embossed plates  XW8200 Number plate reflective sheeting is a durable, all-weather, retroreflective sheeting consisting of lens elements within a transparent resin. It is designed for a security license plate with means to reflect the headlights of vehicles approaching the one carrying the plate. The film can be embossable, hot stamping and roll coated with either transparent or opaque roll coating inks, also the film with watermark printing is preventing the fraud. Apply to license number plates, legal number plates for all over the world. Number plate reflective Films Feature · Flat and smooth surface film finish · embossable to the minimum height of 1mm to form letters · durable bond with the aluminum metal substrate · Hot stamping by the different type of hot stamping foils, such as Kurz, Parkvision, please noted the hot stamping temperature will be differ · Digital UV printing Technical Data of number plate reflective vinyl  · 5 years vertical exposure only · high gloss reflective vinyl · Tensile rate: >=130% · Strength: >=25N/25mm · Release Liner 130 Gram Poly-coated paper liner . Roll length is 300M or 45.7M . Pre-printing logo, flag Minimum values of coefficient of retroreflection according to ISO 7591  Colour Observation  angle Entrance angle White 0°12' 5° 30° 40° Maximum 45 18 8 250 0°20' 30 2 0.7 1°30' 3.5 0.8 0.4 Yellow 0°12' 30 12 5 250 0°20' 20 8 4 1°30' 2.3 0.8 0.4 Shelf Life One year from the date of receipt by customers when stored at 40°F to 90°F (4°C – 38°C) and 0% to 95% relative humidity. Optimum recommended storage conditions are 72°F (22°C ) and 50% relative humidity. Existing Customers Location  · India, Mexico, Africa, France, Brazil  

XW8200 Number Plate Reflective Sheeting

TECHNOLOGY USED FOR THE MAKING OF TRAFFIC SIGN

Retroreflective sheeting is used in the making of traffic signs and this is helping in reflecting the light back to the light source making it safe for effective visibility, especially during the night time. So that the driver can easily identify an object at a distance. There are two different methods used in making traffic signs,such as plotter cutting, screen printing, UV digital printing, etc.

TECHNOLOGY USED FOR THE MAKING OF TRAFFIC SIGN
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