SWARCO Glass Beads 1325 Type-1 Airport Beads

SWARCO Glass Beads 1325 Type-1 (Gradation B) Airport Beads are premium-grade, high-clarity glass spheres designed to improve nighttime visibility, durability, and safety of pavement markings. Engineered to meet or exceed U.S. Federal Specification TT-B-1325D, these Type-1 beads are ideal for both drop-on and intermix applications on airfields, highways, and municipal roads.

This product is especially suitable for large-scale public works and airport runway marking projects. It offers high-performance retroreflectivity for maximum visibility in low-light and nighttime conditions.

Now available in bulk quantities at discounted rates, with unbeatable pricing on pallet and truckload purchases. Whether you need a few bags or full truckloads, this product provides exceptional value for contractors, municipalities, and DOT-approved applications.

📦 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.