PRO GLOW Photoluminescent ‘Glow’ Tape

The glow comes from a non-radioactive light source built into a flexible vinyl film. Peel it off the liner and press it down: it is conformable, easy to cut to size for spike marks and edge strips, and it can be printed. It recharges an unlimited number of times, and Pro Tapes quotes positive luminance for up to 10 hours from a full charge. The glow is brightest straight after charging and fades over time (see the luminance figures below), so charge it well under the work lights before the stage goes dark.

Where to use it

• Spike marks for placing scenery and set pieces
• TV and film set marking
• Exits, stairs and light switches in dark areas

Pro Tapes designs Pro Glow for indoor safety and egress marking, and Le Mark, its UK distributor, classes it as an indoor safety aid for general use only. Use it as a visibility aid alongside a venue's emergency lighting and signage, not in place of them.

Specifications

• Backing: Flexible vinyl film, self-adhesive
• Light source: Non-radioactive photoluminescent; no power needed
• Colour: Light yellow-green, glossy; glows green in the dark
• Thickness: 15 mil
• Luminance: 68.2 mcd/m² after 10 min, 8.76 mcd/m² after 60 min (DIN 67510, 5 min charge at 1000 lux)
• Service temperature: −29°C to 104°C (−20°F to 220°F)
• Made in: USA, by Pro Tapes

Related

For UV-reactive marks, see fluorescent tape; for everyday marks, spike tape and gaffer tape.