This article deals with the solution of phosphorescent road paint and photoluminescent markings, for exterior pedestrian zones and the marking of paths and obstacles, following the extinction of street lights in the city during the night.
With the increase in electricity prices in France, many municipalities have implemented switching off public lighting at night. This rather radical measure was necessary, it not only avoids high bills and it has a significant beneficial ecological impact. Not to mention the end of nighttime pollution.
Certainly some nocturnal pedestrians will naturally feel a little less safe in the dark streets, but in return they will be able to rediscover the magnificence of the starry sky, forgotten for too long!
The phosphorescent solution to light up French cities* at night
It is the company Arco Iris SAS, a small company based in Gard in 2009, specialist in Europe for all photoluminescent products, which made a name for itself by offering town halls an urban phosphorescent paint and a complete catalog of innovative solutions, durable and “luminous”! (their site: phosphorescentpaint.co.uk *)
Photoluminescent products are also called phosphorescent, and their main property is to shine or be visible in the dark, after having been charged with light, or light energy, during the day.
Used successfully indoors, in buildings, factories, or even boats, all these phosphorescent products are the ideal solution to improve the safety of people moving in the dark outdoors, in cities after dark .
5 reasons to use phosphorescent road paints for urban marking
1/ phosphorescence is an extremely durable phenomenon, which does not suffer a drop in performance over time. The old paintings present in the Second World War bunkers in Normandy are still functional after 80 years!
2/ These products are economical, and relatively easy to install, whether they are photoluminescent road paint, nails, strips, or stones or gravel. They can be adapted or created for each type of surface, floor, walls, corners, posts, etc.
3/ Photoluminescent products are ecological, because they are first of all manufactured without radioactive products and without toxic products. And they require no energy source other than that of the sun during the day. They also do not require maintenance, other than simple dusting.
4/ In a dark environment, they allow you to mark obstacles, indicate steps or corners, or even mark out a path.
5/ During the day, these photoluminescent markings are discreet. Very discreet, so much so that they are almost invisible, since their daytime appearance is colorless. Only in complete darkness do they become bright and visible.
A variety of photoluminescent equipment for town halls for marking paths in a nocturnal atmosphere
For floors, there are phosphorescent road paints. These are extremely durable paints that can be applied to almost any surface.
There are also phosphorescent arrows, but also stones, nails, or photoluminescent gravel.
Urban phosphorescent paints can be applied to vertical surfaces, such as walls, poles, or all types of obstacles: they thus reduce the risk of falls. They are also suitable for stairs, tunnels and sports areas. They are resistant to trampling, sun and rain
There are also many types of strips, based on PVC, plastic, aluminum.
If you want more information regarding photoluminescent road paints, specially designed for cycle paths or pedestrian paths, or if you wish to create equipment specially designed according to your requirements, contact our company service by email. (info@photoluminescent.fr)
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