Description
5500 Engineer Grade is a weatherproof and self-adhesive retro reflective film with excellent corrosion and solvent resistance. The product was specifically developed for the manufacture of traffic control, guidance, information and warning signs as well as for reflective lettering, numbers and symbols, which are intended for long term outdoor use.
Oracal 5500 Reflective Vinyl 48" — Engineer Grade Reflective Film
ORALITE 5500 engineer grade reflective vinyl in 48" width — the wide-format production roll for full-panel sign fabrication, large traffic control applications, and reflective background panels requiring ASTM D4956 Type I performance. The 48" width handles full sign panel widths for mounted sign systems and larger traffic control installations without horizontal seams.
Specifications
- Series: ORALITE 5500 Engineer Grade
- Width: 48 inches
- Lengths: 1yd (3ft), 10yd, 50yd
- Liner: Standard silicone release liner
- Adhesive: Solvent-based permanent
- Compliance: ASTM D4956 Type I retroreflective sheeting
- Application: Large traffic signs, full-panel sign fabrication, reflective backgrounds
- Outdoor durability: Up to 7 years
Applications & Uses
The 48" 5500 is specified for large-format sign fabrication — full-panel reflective backgrounds for overhead sign systems, large parking and wayfinding signs, and any reflective sign application requiring 48" width or where multiple narrower rolls would create unwanted seams. The engineer grade Type I performance is the baseline specification for most municipal traffic and informational signage programs. Compatible with wide-format inkjet platforms for digitally printed reflective sign backgrounds.
ORALITE Reflective Series — Which Grade Do You Need?
Product | Grade | ASTM Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORALITE 5500 | Engineer Grade | Type I | Traffic signs, informational signs |
| ORALITE 5600RA | Fleet Engineer | Type I | Fleet graphics, commercial vehicles |
| ORALITE 5650RA | Diamond Grade | Type III | Emergency vehicles, maximum visibility |
Ordering & Shipping
Available in 1yd, 10yd, and 50yd rolls. Ships nationwide. Local pickup available in Omaha, NE. Free shipping on orders over $149. Contact us or call 1-800-999-3160 for questions or multi-roll pricing.
Also available: Oracal 5500 Reflective 24" · Oracal 5500 Reflective 30" · 5600RA 48" White w/RapidAir
Pricelist
| Min Quantity | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 1+ | $ 24.00 | |
Alternative Products
Specifications
| Length | 1yd (3ft) or 10yd or 50yd |
| Color-5500 | 010-White or 020-Yellow or 030-Red or 035-Orange or 050-Blue or 060-Green or 080-Brown or 070-Black |
| Brand | Oracal |
| Width | 48 inch |