SVI Graphics (SVIG)

Diamond Grade Chevron Striping Panels

As of January 1, 2009 the NFPA 1901 document requires all new fire apparatus to have at least 50% of the rear of the truck covered with 6” red/yellow alternating stripes in a chevron (inverted V) pattern. This initiative is to increase visibility, providing additional on-scene safety.

SVI Graphics is here to help! Our innovative 3M Diamond Grade Chevron Panels exceed the NFPA 1901 requirements as well as the ASTM D 4956-04 Type IX specifications. But the real advantage is that they're extremely easy to install so you can do it yourself. No need to take your truck(s) out of service for an undetermined amount of time while paying the expensive labor charges to have someone else do it for you.

Here at SVIG we take pride in our dedication to the emergency services. To help with the new NFPA regulations we’re offering a specialized service designed to help you prepare for the changes. Below is a step-by-step guide that is designed to get the process started.

SVIG Chevron Striping Order Process:


Step 1 - With a digital camera, take pictures of the rear of each apparatus you are looking to have retro-fitted with chevron striping. Do your best to take the picture as square as possible.

 
Take Picture of the Apparatus Rear

 

Step 2 – Measure either the entire rear end, or a specific area in the picture such as a door, a bumper, or any sqaure area on the rear of the vehicle. This measurement is used to scale your pictures in our software to actual size to ensure that the chevron panels will fit properly.

 
Take Measurment(s) of the Rear End

 

Step 3 – Go to www.svigraphics.com, and click on the “CONTACT” link, located under the “COMPANY” category. There you will find a simple fill-in-form where you will give us your basic contact information, upload the pictures you took of your apparatus, and type in the measurements of each truck in the comments area.
 

From there, we’ll gather your information and give you a call to verify that we’ve received your information and discuss any questions or ideas we may have after reviewing your requests.  Next, our designers will generate proofs using your pictures that will show you what the finished chevron striping will look like on each apparatus. This helps to visualize your chevron retro-fit project before any work is done.

Once you have had a chance to review the proofs that we created for you, SVI Graphics will generate an estimate for the project and send it out for your approval.

Thank you again for your interest, and we look forward to working with you.

 
- More Diamond Grade Chevron Products Avaliable -
Interior Cab Door Chevron Striping Panels
Interior Cab Door Chevron Striping Panels - Reflecting with camera flash
Interior Cab Door SVIG Diamond Grade Chevron Panels improve safety when entering or exiting the apparatus cab.
All SVIG Diamond Grade Panels are completely customized per order. We often include department logos within the SVIG Chevron Kickers and Panels to make them more personal to the customer.
SVIG Diamond Grade Chevron Striping Kicker Panels
SVIG Diamond Grade Chevron Striping Kicker Panels
SVI Graphics also offers various 3M Diamond Grade safety products like SVIG Tray Striping. This striping adds an extra level of reflectivity to the interior trays, allowing for a visible and safe working environment even while the compartments doors are open.
   
SVIG Chevron Panels are built to order, and can be custom fit to your truck, including roll-up doors! Installation is easy and comes with all the tools and instructions you'll need to do the job yourself. Please contact a sales rep for more information.

 

Chevron Striping

SVIG Chevron panels are made from reflective, durable, micro prismatic 3M sheeting designed to be highly visible in all light and weather conditions. Manufactured from 3M products, these panels exceed the ASTM D 4956-04, Type IX, and the NFPA 1901 specifications.

As you can see, the Diamond Grade panels offer superior reflection, even compared to the highest quality 3M Scotchlite reflective vinyl. In fact, 3M Scotchlite reflective vinyl has around a 300 candle power luminescence, whereas the SVIG Diamond Grade exceeds 900 candle power!!!

Link - 3M Diamond Grade Quality

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Diamond Plate
Solutions
SVIG Diamond Grade Chevron Striping - Applied to Tread Plate

 

We realize that a lot of apparatus out there have tread plate on either most, or all of the rear of the vehicle. This can be a challenge when deciding how and where to add chevron striping.

Here at SVI Graphics we've come up with a simple solution. The picture above shows SVIG diamond grade chevrons applied to a 2mm aluminum substrate, and then simply glued directly to the diamond plate.
(Some limitations exist)
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Commercial Cab Door
Reflective Options
Commercial Cab Door Reflectivity Option

Certain commercial cabs lack reflectivity while open. If you send us a picture, we can usually design decals that are easy to install and will greatly increase visibility while cab doors are open.

Contact a sales rep for more information