what is glassbead
Glass beads are small, spherical, transparent, and polished particles made of glass. These glass beads are often used in the production of traffic paint for road markings due to their excellent light reflection. Another method of use is the ‘drop-on’ method, where the glass beads are immediately sprinkled onto the paint by the marking vehicle or manually after the road marking is done. The importance of using glass beads is particularly high for road markings on roads with heavy nighttime traffic and at airports.
Characteristics of Glass Beads
1- Size: Glass beads used in road markings typically range in size from 100 to 1400 micrometers. Larger glass beads tend to reflect more light.
2- Composition: Silica is the main material in glass beads, but other compounds are also used in the production process. Specific materials and production techniques can significantly affect the quality of these glass beads.
3- Polish: The degree of polish of the glass beads significantly affects their quality and, consequently, their light reflection. If the glass beads are not fully polished and have impurities, fractures, or roughness, their reflective properties may be reduced.
4- Retroreflection: The most important feature that makes glass beads valuable for road markings is their retroreflection capability. When light hits a surface or object, it is reflected at specific angles. This physical process is called reflection. If the surface or object reflects light exactly in the direction and angle from which it was emitted, retroreflection occurs.
Glass beads have this feature and ensure that light is accurately reflected back towards the source (such as vehicles or airplanes). This feature justifies the use of glass beads in street markings, road markings, and airport surfaces.
The highest quality glass beads in Iran and the Middle East by Taban Rah Atlas Company.
Taban Rah Atlas Company, the largest producer of high-quality glass beads, started its production activities in 2016 and has a production capacity of over 35,000 tons of glass beads per year, in line with the latest global technology and quality standards.
The company’s main products, which include various types of glass beads and glass powder in different grades and sizes, are used in road markings, sandblasting, drilling, decoration, water purification, and more. These products are exported to countries in the Persian Gulf region, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Southeast Asian countries, the USA, Chile, Brazil, Nigeria, Syria, Sweden, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and more.
For purchasing the best and highest quality glass beads, consultation, price inquiries, and collaboration proposals, contact Taban Rah Atlas Company.
Contact Numbers: +989121124757, +982122223447
Email Address: Info@tabanrahatlas.com
Office Address: Tehran, Mirdamad, Hesari Street, Second Alley, No. 37, Second Floor, Unit 6