Glass Beads BS6088 for Road Marking
Glass Beads as per BS 6088 standard is used in Thermoplastic Road Marking material.
Gradation - The glass beads shall meet the gradation requirements for the two types as given in Table.
| Sieve Size | Percent Retained | |
| BS6088A | BS6088B | |
| 1.18 mm | 0 to 3 | - |
| 850 micron | 5 to 20 | 0 to 5 |
| 600 micron | - | 5 to 20 |
| 425 micron | 65 to 95 | - |
| Below 425 micron | 0 to 10 | - |
| 300 micron | - | 30 to 75 |
| 180 micron | - | 10 to 30 |
| Below 180 micron | - | 0 to 15 |
Roundness - The glass beads shall have a minimum of 70 per cent true spheres.
Refractive Index - The glass beads shall have a minimum refractive index of 1.50.
Free flowing properties - The glass beads shall be free of hard lumps and clusters and shall dispense readily under any conditions suitable for paint striping. They shall pass the free flow-test.
Features:
- Contain high quality glass beads creating Retroreflective effect
- Skid resistant
- Fast setting and dry within minutes
- Retain their texture for more than two years, making their life cycle more cost effective than conventional paints
Post time: Aug-27-2024