Reflective Performance | Highway traffic control, urban intersections | - Industry Standard: Engineer Grade (ASTM D4956, 120-inch retroreflectivity) - Our Base: Micro Prismatic (ASTM D6480, 300-inch retroreflectivity ▲) - Our Advanced: License Plate Grade (ASTM D6480, 800-inch retroreflectivity ▲▲▲) | - Advanced: 6.7× brighter than standard (800 vs 120-inch) - Base: 2.5× brighter than standard | - Advanced: 30% higher cost than Industry Standard |
Material Composition | Coastal regions, industrial zones | - Industry Standard: Aluminum (non-rust-free, 0.8mm thickness) - Our Base: Rust-Free Aluminum (0.6mm ▲) - Our Advanced: Anodized Aluminum (0.5mm ▲▲) | - Advanced: 37.5% lighter than Industry Standard (0.5mm vs 0.8mm) - Base: Resists salt corrosion (ASTM B117) | - Thinner materials may dent more easily (Base/Advanced) |
Durability | High-traffic zones, construction sites | - Industry Standard: 5-year lifespan (ASTM D6359) - Our Base: 10-year lifespan ▲ - Our Advanced: 15-year lifespan ▲▲▲ | - Advanced cuts replacement costs by 66% over 15 years | - Advanced: 30% higher upfront cost vs Industry Standard |
Printability | Custom signage, bilingual roadways | - Industry Standard: Screen-printed (2-color max) - Our Base: UV-curable ink (6-color ▲) - Our Advanced: Solvent-based printing (12-color ▲▲) | - Advanced supports full-color logos (e.g., corporate branding) - Base: Resists fading in UV (ASTM G154) | - Advanced requires special handling (flammable inks) |
Compliance Standards | Federal highways, international borders | - Industry Standard: ASTM D4956 compliant - Our Base: ASTM D6480 ▲ - Our Advanced: ASTM D6480 + FHWA specs ▲▲ | - Advanced meets federal requirements for license plate readability (FHWA 2023) | - Non-compliant signs may face regulatory fines (Industry Standard) |
Weight/Thickness | Pedestrian zones, temporary setups | - Industry Standard: 0.8mm (1.2kg/m²) - Our Base: 0.6mm (0.9kg/m² ▲) - Our Advanced: Composite (0.4mm ▲▲) | - Advanced reduces installation labor costs by 40% - Base: Easier to transport | - Thinner materials may not withstand vandalism as well |