LIGHTHAWK ALPOLIC 350 Back Plates

Product Overview

The latest technological advance in signal back plates is here, the Korman Signs LIGHTHAWK Series. They are made from ALPOLIC® 350, a proven lightweight aluminum composite material, and 3M™ Diamond Grade Cubed (DG3) state-of-the-art reflective sheeting to produce a twelve year finished product. No longer do you have to worry about fading, cracking, & peeling failures. The LIGHTHAWK brand back plate is manufactured and made in the USA by Korman Signs, Inc. and can be fabricated to fit any signal head assembly.

The comparisons to conventional signal plates are light years apart.
LightHawk ALPOLIC 350 Back Plates




Lightweight

LIGHTWEIGHT

Lighter than plastic or aluminum - 2mm thick at .57 lbs/sqft

Strength

STRENGTH

Thicker and structurally stronger than conventional material

 

Visibility

VISIBILITY

3M DG3 Sheeting is the brightest technology available from any angle

Durability

DURABILITY

Fluoropolymer finish and relfective sheeting both provide 12 year life

 

Fabrication

FABRICATION

Any brand, size, fit and shape via CNC machining operation

Safety

SAFETY

Fluorescent yellow yields ultimate intersection awareness, day or night

 

Testing

TESTING

Wind tunnel and nighttime field demonstration

Economics

ECONOMICS

Very low net life cost investment

 

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

Made to meet any DOT spec

 


Multiple Configurations

The LIGHTHAWK ALPOLIC 350 Back Plates are furnished with a variety of reflective patterns, grades, and widths.

Back Plates Configurations


In a nutshell : The LIGHTHAWK Back Plate is lighter and brighter

A number of studies have confirmed the safety value of reflectorized signal back plates. The LIGHTHAWK ALPOLIC 350 Back Plates are an innovative and more effective approach to fulfilling the goal of improving intersection safety and reducing accidents. The weight to structural strength ratio of the ALPOLIC 350 and the high perfomance of the 3M reflective sheeting is unmatched and virtually prolongs the need of maintenance for the life of the signal light assembly itself.

Back Plates at Night

Nighttime demos testing varying levels of reflective sheeting and layouts.


Back Plates Day

Reflective back plates increase traffic signal visibility at intersections.



For more information check out these resources below:

LightHawk Backplates Booklet

LightHawk ALPOLIC 350 Signal Back Plates

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Back Plates VDOT

VDOT : Signal Back Plates

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Back Plates SCDOT

SCDOT : Back Plates Case Study

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Back Plate Specs

Signal Back Plate Substrate Specification

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FHWA Info

FHWA : Back Plates

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FHWA Approval

FHWA : Back Plate Approval

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For additional information on LIGHTHAWK ALPOLIC® 350 Back Plates please contact the office and our customer service representatives will gladly provide more information on your options - Email Us or call (800) 296-6050.


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