LUMIBEAD® 1180 Glass Beads for Road Markings

Product Overview

LUMIBEAD® 1180 is a high-performance glass bead designed to enhance retroreflectivity in thermoplastic and cold plastic road marking systems. The bead size distribution improves night-time visibility and reflective performance for pavement markings.

The product is optimized for use on high-speed roads where strong reflective performance is essential for driver guidance and safety.

Technical Product Features

• AASHTO compliant reflective glass beads
• Large particle size distribution up to 1180 µm
• Enhanced wet-night visibility potential
• Suitable for high-speed road markings
• Compatible with thermoplastic and cold plastic systems

Safety Standards & Compliance

• AASHTO M247 Type I

Typical Applications

• Thermoplastic road markings
• Cold plastic road markings
• High-speed highway markings

Application Methods

• Drop-on application
• Premix within marking materials

Recommended Film Thickness

Not applicable

Available Colors

• Clear