3M Diamond Grade™ 983 Conspicuity Markings

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3M Diamond Grade™ 983 Conspicuity Markings
Categories:	Polymer; Adhesive
Material Notes:	3M™ Diamond Grade™ Conspicuity Markings Series 983 are highly retrorflective micro-prismatic markings designed to mark the sides and rear of vehicles for enhanced visibility and detection. The reflective marking consists of prismatic lenses that are formed in a transparent synthetic resin, sealed and cracked with a pressure-sensitive adhesive clear poly liner. Applied to properly prepared surfaces Diamond Grade markings should provide seven years of field performance. Information provided by 3M
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Brightness	5.00 %	5.00 %	5 Red; ASTM E1164
	45.0 %	45.0 %	Whiteness Reflective Limit Y
Thickness	356 - 457 microns	14.0 - 18.0 mil	Caliper

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Peel Strength	0.438 kN/m	2.50 pli	12 in/min, 90° pullback, FRP
	0.526 kN/m	3.00 pli	12 in/min, 90° pullback, Prepainted panel
	0.526 kN/m	3.00 pli	12 in/min, 90° pullback, Tedlar™
	0.614 kN/m	3.50 pli	12 in/min, 90° pullback, Aluminum Rail
	0.929 kN/m	5.30 pli	12 in/min, 90° pullback, Degreased aluminum
	1.05 kN/m	6.00 pli	12 in/min, 90° pullback, Stainless steel

Optical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Gloss	100 %	100 %	85°; ASTM D523

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PMM34789 / 169536

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