SWARCO Glass Beads 1325 Type-1 Airport Beads

SWARCO Glass Beads 1325 Type-1 (Gradation B) Airport Beads are high-quality, clear glass spheres that improve nighttime visibility and road safety. Designed to meet or exceed U.S. Federal Spec TT-B-1325D, these beads work well for drop-on and intermix striping applications. As a result, they are ideal for airfields, highways, and municipal pavement markings that require reliable retroreflectivity. 

These Type-1 beads enhance marking durability and performance in both low-light and nighttime settings. This makes them especially useful for airport runway and large-scale public works projects where safety is critical.

Now available in bulk, you can order them at discounted rates—whether by the bag, pallet, or full truckload.
Thanks to this flexible pricing, contractors, city departments, and DOT-approved crews can get excellent value on every order. Whether you need a small batch or a full shipment, this product offers consistent quality and long-term savings.

📦 Packaging Options For SWARCO Glass Beads 1325 Type-1:

• 1 Bag = 50 lbs

• 1 Pallet = 2,000 lbs

• 1 Truckload = 44,000 lbs (22 pallets)

🔍 Key Features:

• High Retroreflectivity: Ensures clear nighttime visibility for enhanced driver and pedestrian safety.

• Optimal Roundness: Minimum 80% true spheres for consistent bead embedment and uniform surface texture.

• Controlled Gradation: Sizing from 70 to 230 U.S. Mesh (63–212 microns) for ideal distribution in marking systems.

• Chemical Resistance: Resists degradation from water, acids, and alkalis to maximize lifecycle.

• Moisture Resistance: Free-flowing and clump-free performance under recommended storage conditions.

• Compliance: Fully compliant with MAP-21 heavy metal content limits and TT-B-1325D requirements.