Contour markings are special elements with reflective characteristics. They are located along the contour of the car body (hence their name). Particularly used on the side and rear surfaces.


Reflective contour markings for transport - special features

These special details ensure greater visibility of the machine in bad weather and darkness. The rest of the participants on the road are able not only to see the car in time, but also to assess its dimensions. There is protection for everyone: drivers and pedestrians.


Contour light-knock markings work as follows. When the light from the lanterns / headlights hits the car, it is reflected from these elements and comes back to the source. In this case, the scattering of light rays is minimal. That is, the luminous parts receive maximum brightness from the reflected energy, so another driver or pedestrian will definitely see you on the road. It is the brightness that is considered the main parameter of the contour.


What determines the brightness of the reflected light of reflective elements?


What affects the brightness of the glow of reflective markings? To answer this question, you must first study the structure of these elements. The special contouring film is made of three separate layers:


  • Underlays;
  • Reflectors;
  • Coatings.

    • The backing is made of PVC. Its color can be different, it is he who determines what shade the final product will have. The reflector consists of a huge number of microlenses, which are distinguished by a special shape (prism). They are housed in transparent polymers. A final coat is required to create a protective film. It is responsible for the durability of products.


    Another parameter that directly affects the brightness of the glow is the usual color. If the substrate is painted in dark shades, then the second layer will absorb more light rays and the brightness of the whole object will decrease.


    Contour reflective markings for trucks - benefits on the road


    Darkness and poor weather conditions prevent drivers from correctly assessing the size of vehicles passing by. And those who drive large vehicles feel constant stress, because they need to spend more energy in order not to become a participant in an accident. By using contoured reflective markings on trucks, visibility on the roadway can be significantly increased. Cars with such elements are always noticed. This helps to reduce the possibility of accidents.


    Over the past few years, a lot of research has been done. For example, in Germany, Darmstadt was carried out, during which such results were found. If you use something as small as contour markings with light-striking effect, you can reduce the number of accidents in the dark with trucks by 95%. An experiment was also conducted in the United States. He showed that reflective film on large cars reduced the number of collisions by 43%.


    There is no relevant bill on the territory of Ukraine that would make the use of marking mandatory. But if a company thinks about the health and life of its employees, then such elements are necessarily used. Moreover, their cost is low.


    Contour marking of cars with large dimensions can be different. But the sides and back of the car must be pasted over. This allows you to make the transport as visible as possible in the dark. During the day, the tape does not distract the attention of drivers. All reflective parts you can buy from "LOOM".