1630-2Gaonifan (High Retroreflectivity Glass Beads – 16-30 Mesh (1.18-0.6 mm)) is a high-retroflectivity glass bead made by Yongqing Linghang Glass Bead Co., Ltd. in Hebei, China. Compared with the standard R.I. 1.5 soda-lime grade, this bead is formulated for higher retroreflective performance in road marking, traffic sign overlay, and retroreflective sheeting. It is typically used where night visibility must stay high for the service life of the marking, not just the first night after application.
This grade is sized at 16-30 mesh (1.18-0.6 mm). The mesh range is selected to balance embedding depth in the paint film against coverage rate on the line; your line paint thickness and applicator speed determine the optimal size for a given project.
Applications
- Premium drop-on for highway and airport markings where high initial and retained RL are specified.
- Overlay bead for existing road markings during maintenance cycles.
- Traffic sign and license plate retroreflective overlay.
- Retroreflective sheeting and tape manufacturing.
- Safety clothing and reflective fabric coating (when formulated as a paste).
Standards & Quality
- Refractive index above the standard R.I. 1.5 baseline; full RL test report available per batch.
- Chemically inert clear glass, roundness ≥80%, stable physical properties.
- Grading aligned with AASHTO M247 Type 1 / Type 2 high-performance bead expectations on request; test reports available.
- Batch traceability from our factory in Yongqing, Hebei (producing since 2015).
Packing & Shipping
- Packing: 25 kg bags on pallets, or 1,000 kg jumbo bags (FIBC).
- Typical loading: about 22 t per 20′ FCL (jumbo bags).
- Samples 1-5 kg shipped by express worldwide before your first order.
- Lead time: samples 5-7 days; container production 10-15 days after deposit (per order).
How to Order
Send us your RL target (mcd/m2/lx), mesh range, marking type (paint / thermoplastic / sheeting), and destination port. We reply within 24 hours with FOB price, lead time, and sample options. RL test reports can be attached per batch.
