Cat eyes (road studs)or reflective markings are the basic elements of road delineation worldwide. Their main purpose is to facilitate the passage of vehicles and improve the visibility of road conditions, which can be easily detected in dark or even rainy conditions. In addition, they can also visualize objects on the road in low light conditions.
The reflective nail has a retroreflective surface, which can reflect the light emitted by the vehicle on a dark road, thereby effectively drawing the outline of the road. In this way, the driver’s field of vision is increased, and the accident rate is greatly reduced. As a result, they provide a greater distinction between road conditions and become elements of the main purpose of road signs.
Benefits and uses
Cat eyes（road studs） are important equipment to ensure road safety. They have the following advantages:
1.Cat eyes（road studs） enable users to improve visibility on poorly lit roads or in adverse weather conditions.
2.Cat eyes（road studs） help drivers orient themselves on dark roads, enabling them to maneuver the vehicle more safely in sharp turns or dangerous corners.
3.Cat eyes（road studs） greatly reduce the risk of traffic accidents.
4.Cat eyes（road studs）are accessible devices, easy to install and do not require any maintenance.
5.Compared with the flat dividing line, as a slightly protruding device, it will produce a greater retroreflectivity under adverse weather conditions.
Cat eyes（road studs） are made of high-strength ABS polymer and can support up to 16 tons. They are highly reflective and hard-wearing devices. Both comply with European transportation certification and can be installed using asphalt, thermoplastic or epoxy.
K-Lite road studs are characterized by excellent resistance, reflectivity and adhesion. They are devices that meet the highest reflectance standards and are within the scope of European certification. Their manufacture and structure make them highly resistant. The composition of the device body and the honeycomb compartments ensure the necessary bending to withstand the pressure applied by the vehicle.
These cat eyes（road studs） are manufactured using “corner cube” technology, even at the required incident angle, the device can achieve an effective level of reflectivity. The reflecting prisms are distributed in independent units to ensure the uniform reflectivity of the lens. In addition, they have coatings that increase resistance and extend reflectivity.
The bottom of the device is designed to ensure adhesion to the surface. It has a pair of holes at the end that allow the adhesive to enter the inside of the stud to secure it and prevent displacement caused by the force applied by the vehicle. Both the base and the lens are sealed on the body of the device, making it strong and difficult to remove.
The reflectivity, resistance and adhesion of the K-Lite reflective column make it a product that meets high quality standards.
Cat eyes（road studs）
Cat eyes（road studs） are products with high durability, performance, resistance and reflectivity. These devices can withstand harsh conditions and remain intact.
Cat eyes（road studs） are composed of two elements, one is a body made of reinforced ABS polymer, and the other is a reflective element made of polycarbonate. This element is responsible for providing reflectivity even under adverse conditions.
Cat eyes（road studs） are very effective in rain or fog and can be used as a guide for roads and highways, as well as dangerous areas such as steep slopes and hairpin bends.
Cat eyes（road studs） are very easy to install and meet all technical specifications in size and compressive strength. In addition, they meet the highest reflectance standards and are within the framework of European certification.
Install Cat eyes（road studs）
Cat eyes（road studs） is a highly durable high-performance road safety element, which is characterized by anti-wear and tear-resistant properties and does not require any maintenance. These have been approved for installation on all types of roads.
Reflective red and white cat eyes（road studs）
Cat eyes（road studs）are usually placed in hazardous areas, such as exit ramps, bridge approach, horizontal curves or construction areas.
The correct operation of these devices largely depends on their installation. In order for them to function, they must remain connected to the sidewalk. Therefore, the type of adhesive to be used must be correctly selected according to the surface on which the equipment is to be installed.
Generally, if the surface is asphalt, asphalt is used, and if it is concrete or concrete, epoxy resin is used.
As time goes by, those reflective bolts that can maintain their reflectivity and resistance have better quality. This is why materials made of high-quality materials are usually preferred, whose outer surface has the ability to resist external factors and ultraviolet rays. The main body of the cat eyes（road studs） should include one or two reflectors depending on the purpose. Cat eyes（road studs） that meet these characteristics are generally very durable and require fewer replacements.
As for the main body of the cat eyes（road studs）, one or two lenses should be included according to the purpose or function. Regarding the size of the equipment, it is ideal that the height of the marker body does not exceed 2.0 cm and the width does not exceed 13 cm, and the base constitutes an extension or a flat surface so that they can be properly adhered to the sidewalk.
Additional information about Cat eyes（road studs）
Cat eyes（road studs), also known as reflective nail, is one of the earliest road demarcation elements used in the world. Its main purpose is to provide clearer road conditions and in some cases, there is no luminosity.
Its design was patented by British inventor and businessman Percy Shaw in 1934. Its purpose is to better distinguish road conditions, especially in the dark, and it has become an element of use mainly in the field of road safety.
Reflective nails are basically composed of two pairs of reflective glass balls, embedded in a high-strength white rubber dome placed on a cast iron frame.
These devices have retroreflective surfaces that can reflect the light emitted by the vehicle, especially at night and rainy days, thereby effectively contouring the road, increasing the user’s field of vision, and reducing the risk of traffic accidents. This is why they constitute a particularly useful mechanism in the field of road safety, because the light source and the driver are more or less located in the same direction connecting the light source and the retroreflector.
The name cat’s eye happens to be due to the retroreflective capabilities provided by these devices, which are based on the principle or effect produced by the cat’s real eyes, where when light penetrates the cat’s eyes, the light returns to the light source that emitted the light. In this way, by reflecting the car lights, the reflective studs enable the driver to recognize the road conditions and guide themselves in the dark.
Color and function
Cat eyes（road studs） or reflective earrings come in a four-color format, specifically designed to distinguish their purpose or function:
White
Reflective white markings are the most commonly used. They are used to mark the side lines of a road or the markings between lanes. When used in a reverse traffic system, this type of equipment can be one-way to separate lanes on the highway, or it can be two-way.
Red
Reflective red studs are used to indicate that the line should not be crossed, usually referring to the left edge of the road. Sometimes, it applies to both sides of a chevron mark, as well as the union or separation of paths. These devices are one-way, but it is normal to find them on the other side of the white stud.
The colors used on most roads in Venezuela are red and white.
Yellow
Yellow reflective studs are usually used to mark the location of the centerline. They are mainly used to mark the location points of the two-lane axis.
Green
Green reflective spikes indicate that the edges of the road may cross. They are usually located next to edge markings or in acceleration or deceleration lanes, or on the edge of rest areas. This type of equipment is also used to divide bicycle lanes.
In general, white cat eyes（road studs) are used to mark the separation of the channels on the track. For more information about availability and other colors, please contact us.