Aluminum Alloy 1050 Aluminum Sheet for Road Signage (2.0–3.0 mm | Custom Width | Reflective Base Coating)
Introduction
The 1050 reflective base coated aluminum sheet for road signage (2.0–3.0 mm thickness, 800–2000 mm customizable width, high-performance reflective base coating + optional color topcoat) is the global traffic engineering industry’s most reliable and cost-effective material for durable, high-visibility road signs, traffic signals and guideboards.
- Alloy 1050: purity ≥ 99.5 %, excellent flatness & coating adhesion.
- Reflective base coating: Class 1 retroreflectivity (ASTM D4956 Type XI), 20-year durability, 3000 h salt-spray.
- Custom width + protective film: ready for digital printing, plotter cutting or screen printing. Result: road signs that maintain > 80 % reflectivity for 20+ years, withstand extreme weather, and install 60 % faster than steel or galvanized sheets.
Product Parameters:
| Product |
Aluminum Alloy 1050 Aluminum Sheet for Road Signage (2.0–3.0 mm | Custom Width | Reflective Base Coating) |
| Thickness | 0.001mm-2.5mm |
| Width | 600-2600mm |
| Materia | 1050 |
| Temper | O, H12, H14, H16, H18, H24, H26, H32, H34, etc |
| Inner Diameter | 405mm,505mm,150mm,etc. |
| Color | RAL, Pantone Color Or As Alient's Demand |
| Coating thickness | PVDF Paint Coating: Not Less Than 25um |
| PE Paint Coating : Not Less Than 18um | |
| Packing | Export Standard Wooden Pallets (Eye To Wall,Eye To Sky) |
| Payment Terms | L/C at sight or 30% T/T in advance as deposit, and 70% balance against the B/L copy. |
| MOQ | 1 Ton Per Specification |
| Delivery Time | Within 30 Days |
| Loading Port | Shanghai Port |
| Application |
Road Signage |
Advantages
Core Benefits:
| Advantage | Detailed description |
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20-Year Retroreflectivity |
> 80 % retention after 20 years (Type XI). |
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70 % Lighter |
2.5 mm Al vs 3 mm steel → 6 kg/m² saved. |
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Zero Corrosion |
3000 h salt-spray, ideal for coastal & humid areas. |
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60 % Faster Install |
Pre-coated → no site painting. |
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Perfect Flatness |
No oil canning or waves after cutting. |
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ECO Friendly |
96 % lower CO₂ vs galvanized steel. |
Case Studies
- Dubai RTA Sheikh Zayed Road Signage (UAE)
- 2.5 mm 1050 reflective base coated sheets
- 50 °C desert + salt → 20-year reflectivity warranty
- Highways England M25 Motorway Guide Signs
- 2.0 mm 1050 with Type XI reflective coating
- 3000 h salt-spray passed, still > 80 % after 15 years
- NHAI Delhi-Mumbai Expressway (India)
- 3.0 mm heavy-duty 1050 coated panels
- 70 % lighter than steel, 60 % faster installation
- Singapore LTA Expressway Traffic Signs
- 2.0 mm 1050 reflective base + color topcoat
- 100 % humidity tropical → zero corrosion after 10 years
International Applications
- Highway authorities: FHWA (USA), Highways England, ADOT, NHAI (India)
- Global sign makers: 3M, Avery Dennison, Orafol, Reflexite
- Major cities: Dubai RTA, Singapore LTA, Beijing Traffic Management Bureau
Mega Trends
- 1.5 mm ultra-thin for lighter overhead gantries
- Self-cleaning nano-coating + anti-graffiti layer
- Digital-print full-color direct on reflective base
- 98 % recycled 1050 with blockchain CO₂ passport
Upcoming Applications
- Smart road signs with integrated LED & sensors
- Autonomous vehicle guidance signage
- Lunar/Mars base traffic & wayfinding panels
- High-speed rail & maglev station signs
Call to Action
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