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3M™ Diamond Grade™ Conspicuity Markings Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers

April 2018

 

1.1 Easy to Apply

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Aggressive pressure sensitive adhesive

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Easy to remove liner

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Available in rolls, packaged pieces, or kiss-cut pieces on a roll. Please refer to the 3M Transportation Safety

Division Pricing Catalog for the standard product offering.

1.2 Durable

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Pre-sealed edges

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Non-metallic construction

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10-year warranty

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Typical Physical Properties

Table 2 presents typical physical property data for Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers. The information presented in

Table 2 should be considered typical only, and not be used for specification purposes.

Table 2. Typical Physical Properties

Property

FMVSS 108 Requirement

Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers Typical Values

Thickness (Caliper)

N/A

0.014 inch - 0.018 inch

Whiteness Daytime Luminance Limit

YT ASTM E1164

> 15 White

>2.5 Red

45 White

5 Red

Gloss ASTM D523 at 85º

N/A

100

Shrinkage ASTM D4956

< 1/8 inch change on 9x9 inch panel

No substantial change

Flexibility - wrap around 0.125 inch

mandrel at 32º F (0º C)

No cracking

No cracking

High pressure wash test - 45º angle,

1200 psi, 8 inch away

N/A

Passes

Adhesion - 90º Hanging Weight ASTM

D4956

<2 inch (51 mm) movement

0.2 inch (4 mm)

Minimum Application Temp.

N/A

50º F (10º C)

Instron Peel Adhesion 12 inch/minute,

90º pullback

N/A

Degreased aluminum

5.3 lb/in (.95 kg/cm)

Prepainted panel

3.0 lb/in (0.55 kg/cm)

Stainless steel

6.0 lb/in (1.1 kg/cm)

FRP

2.5 lb/in (0.52 kg/cm)

Tedlar®

3.0 lb/in (0.54 kg/cm)

Aluminum Rail

3.5 lb/in (0.56 kg/cm)

Chemical Resistance SAE J1967

N/A

Not affected by toluene, #2 diesel fuel, gasoline (leaded)

kerosene, TSP detergent, xylene, dilute metal brighteners

Corrosion Resistance ASTM B117 Salt

Spray

N/A

No effect - 1000 Hours

Room Temperature Impact Resistance

100 in-lb, 5/8 inch tip

No damage outside impact

No damage outside impact

Cold Temperature Impact Resistance

60 in-lb at -20º F

N/A

No damage outside impact