Beacons

In T2S Ibérica we have different models of beacons for horizontal signalling

The beacons are a vital element of signaling and road safety, which are generally used as a complement to the road markings and allow to retroreflect the light they receive incidentally. They alert, guide or inform the user of the limits or dangers of the road, thus avoiding accidents.

They are road safety parts that must comply with certain very specific characteristics. Their contour must not have sharp edges, so as not to constitute any danger. In addition, the anchoring systems must be permanent and if they become detached, they must not cause any danger to traffic. As they are retro-reflective elements, they must be visible from a moving vehicle regardless of their dimensions.

Find the model of headlight you need

In T2S Ibérica you will find different groups of beacons depending on the location where we have to place them.

  • Pavement reflectors: These are retro-reflective reflectors that serve as a horizontal guide, reflecting incident light and helping road users to see the alignment of the road. They offer visibility in low light and rainy conditions. In addition, Stimsonite models are easy to replace.
  • Bollards for bionda barrier: These are retro-reflective elements that are placed on safety barriers, walls and parapets, and serve as a guide and delineation of the road margin. At T2S Ibérica, we have beacons for bionda barriers with closed and open anchorages, both of which are easy to install. These devices offer high resistance to inclement weather without losing reflective capacity. 
  • Beacons for concrete barrier: This type of beacons is a solution for safety in linear reflectorization in front of concrete barriers. They offer high reflective power and versatility. The DBH model is made of synthetic rubber support and is able to undergo a great elastic deformation and return to its initial shape. It also has four support points to prevent unwanted twisting. The DNJ model retains a large retroreflective surface. Even with its 4 centimetres width, it maintains high visibility and also offers little resistance to the passage of snow ploughs.
  • Catadioptrics for edge markers: These are signalling elements that reflect the light coming from an external light source. They help us to distinguish and recognize the limits of the road. We have vertical and round catadioptrics, which offer good retroreflection from different angles of incidence of light and night visibility in both straight and curves. 

At T2S we provide everything you need for the installation of beacons

It is essential to place the reflectors correctly on the road, using the appropriate adhesives. On our website you will find all the necessary elements for a proper placement:

  • Bitumen Adhesive: It is a hot melt adhesive, which offers high performance in both asphalt and concrete. It is special for temperate climates, which maintains its properties of flexibility in situations of low temperatures. For hot or very hot climates, we have Bitumen Tropical, which withstands temperatures up to 70 degrees.
  • Two-component adhesive: It is a type of adhesive that is composed of two elements, a grey paste and a catalyst. It is an adhesive that offers high tensile strength. Its useful life depends on the ambient temperature. For optimum adhesion, it should not be used at temperatures below 7º or above 35º, and should not be used when the pavement is damp.
  • Application machine: Helps the dosing of the bitumen adhesive. It works with a butane or propane gas cylinder. The machinery emits an acoustic signal that warns us that the distance has been covered to be able to place the next beacon.
  • Single-dose adhesive: Ideal for maintenance situations. It is a thermoadhesive tablet that allows to glue floor beacons on an asphalt surface. It offers a quick, clean and simple application.

Do you need advice on how to use a beacon?

In T2S we have a team with training, experience and technical knowledge that will advise you at all times. We offer our customers a solution according to their needs.

We are a company specializing in the manufacture and distribution of high visibility products for road marking and road and personal safety. 

If you need additional information regarding any of our models of captafaros or other products, you can contact us using the contact form that you will find on this website.

What kind of headlamp collectors do we offer from T2S Ibérica?2023-02-07T09:57:00+02:00

In the catalog of T2S Ibérica you will find 4 different types of headlamps. Keep in mind that the choice of one or the other will depend on the location in which they should be placed:

  • Pavement headlamps: These retroreflective headlamps reflect incident light and serve as a horizontal guide so that users can visualize the delineation of the road. In this way, visibility is increased even in the most adverse conditions, such as those with low light and rain.
  • Headlamps for two-wave barrier: these retroreflective elements are placed on safety barriers, walls and parapets, and serve as a guide and delineation of the road margin. In T2S Ibérica we have headlamps for bionda barrier with closed and open anchors, both of an easy installation. 
  • Concrete barrier headlamps: this type of barrier headlamps are a solution for safety in linear reflectorization against concrete barriers. They offer a high power of reflection and versatility.
  • Edge milestone catadioptrics: these signalling elements reflect light from an external light source and make it possible to distinguish and recognise road boundaries in low light conditions. At T2S Ibérica we design vertical and round retro-reflectors, which offer good retroreflection from different angles of light incidence and night visibility both on straights and curves.

Keep in mind that, in case you need advice on the different types of headlamps, at T2S Ibérica we can provide you with 100% personalized attention.

What are headlamps for?2023-02-07T09:56:25+02:00

The headlight sensors are often used as complements to road markings, and allow to retro-reflector the light they receive from the vehicles that circulate. In this way, these safety pieces serve as an alert to drivers about the limits or dangers of the road, thus avoiding accidents, or preventing many of them.

Headlamps can perform different specific functions:

  • If placed on the pavement, they serve as a horizontal guide to reflect incident light and help drivers spot the margins of the road, in low-light environments.
  • By placing them on safety barriers, walls and parapets, they serve as a vertical guide for the delineation of the road margin.
  • Headlamps for concrete barriers are a solution for safety in linear reflectorization against concrete barriers. 
  • The retro-reflectors for edge milestone are signaling elements that allow to distinguish the limits of the road in low light conditions. They offer good retroreflection from different angles of light incidence and night visibility, both on straights and curves.
What are headlamps?2023-02-07T09:55:30+02:00

Headlamp collectors are one of the most key elements when it comes to signalling and road safety. They are usually used as a complement to road markings and allow retro-reflective of the light they receive in an incident way, with the aim of alerting, guiding or informing the user of the limits or dangers of the road. In this way, it seeks to prevent this type of traffic accident.

Like many others, headlamps are road safety pieces that must meet certain well-marked characteristics. Its contour cannot have sharp edges, so as not to constitute any danger. In addition, the anchoring systems must be permanent and if they detach, they do not have to represent risks to traffic. Being retroreflective elements, they must be seen from a moving vehicle, regardless of its dimensions.

On what surfaces are headlamps usually placed?2023-02-07T09:58:36+02:00

The headlamp collectors can be placed on four different types of surfaces: pavement, concrete, two-wave barrier and edge milestone.

Pavement headlamps are retroreflective headlamps that serve as a horizontal guide, reflect incident light and help drivers better visualize the roads. Its main function is to contribute to the improvement of visibility, although there is a condition of low light and rain.

The headlight sensors for bionda barrier are those retroreflective elements that are placed in safety barriers, walls and parapets, to indicate the margin of the road. In T2S Ibérica we have headlamps for bionda barrier with closed and open anchors, easy to install. 

The headlamps for concrete barrier of T2S Ibérica offer a high power of reflection and versatility. The DBH model is made of synthetic rubber support and stands out for its ability to return to its initial shape, after suffering significant elastic deformations. In addition, it has four points of support to prevent it from turning unintentionally. The DNJ model, on the other hand, has a large retroreflective surface and, thanks to its 4 centimetres wide, maintains high visibility and offers resistance.

Finally, the retro-reflectors for edge milestone offer good retroreflection from different angles of light incidence and night visibility both on straights and curves.

How are the headlamps placed?2023-02-07T09:58:05+02:00

To position the headlamps properly, it is very important to use the right adhesives. In the catalogue of the T2S Ibérica website, you will find all the necessary elements for optimal placement. 

Keep in mind that the products needed to place them on different surfaces and conditions are not the same. Therefore, in T2S Ibérica we have 3 different adhesives: 

  • Bitumen adhesive: it is a heat-meltable adhesive, which offers high performance in both asphalt and concrete. It is special for temperate climates, although it stands out because it also maintains its flexibility properties in situations of low temperatures. For warm or very hot climates, we have Tropical Bitumen, which supports temperatures of up to 70 degrees.
  • Two-component adhesive: This adhesive consists of two elements, a gray paste and a catalyst. It is an adherent that offers great tensile strength. Its useful life of use depends on the ambient temperature. For optimal adhesion, it should not be used in temperatures below 7º or higher than 35º, as well as with wet pavement.
  • Single dose adhesive: it is the most recommended for maintenance situations. It is a thermo-adhesive pad that allows to glue floor headlamps on an asphalt surface. It offers a fast, clean and simple application.

To contribute to an agile and optimal placement of the headlamps, in T2S Ibérica we also have an application device that helps the dosage of the bitumen adhesive and works with a butane or propane gas cylinder. This device emits an acoustic signal that warns the user that the distance has been travelled to place the next headlamp.

What are horizontal signals?2023-02-07T09:57:35+02:00

Horizontal signs, also called road markings, are those traffic signs that are painted on the road or asphalt and offer the driver information to circulate safely. Headlight collectors are often used as a complement to horizontal road markings to retro-reflect the light they receive incidently.

Of course, horizontal ones must be respected with the same rigour as vertical ones. Zebra crossings are an example of horizontal signs, whose purpose is to indicate the presence of a pedestrian crossing, although there are many others, such as:

  • Solid line: unable to cross lane
  • Dashed line: means that you can overtake or change tracks, either on a one-way street or another in both directions.
  • Yellow grid: prohibits blocking the intersection
  • Yellow Zig Zag: no parking
  • Straight arrow together with arrow to the side: lane selection, forces to keep the selected lane.

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