Documentation & FAQs

Documentation

Aura Optical Systems information and documents

Company & General Literature

• Corporate Brochure
• Microprismatic Products Overview
• Digital Reflective Vinyl Products
• Glass Bead Products Overview

 
Technical Data Bulletins

• TDB-101 Sign Substrate Preparation
• TDB-104 Sign Sheeting Application
• TDB-106 Screen Printing of Prismatic Sign Sheeting
• TDB-107 HP Latex Digital Printing of AURA 196 / 197
• TDB-108 Plastic Substrate Preparation
• TDB-109 Sign Handling & Storage

 
Product Specific Literature & Documentation

AURA 196 Fluorescent Prismatic
• Product Sell Sheet
• Product Data Bulletin - Fluorescent Orange
• Product Data Bulletin - Fluorescent Yellow Green
• Product Data Bulletin - Fluorescent Yellow
• Technical Bulletin - HP Latex Digital Printing
• Printing Profile - HP Latex, CMYK Profile
• Printing Profile - HP Latex, K Only Profile
• Independent Test Report - Fluorescent Orange
• Independent Test Report - Fluorescent Yellow Green
AURA 196 Prismatic
• Product Sell Sheet
• Product Data Bulletin
• Techincal Bulletin - HP Latex Digital Printing
• Printing Profile - HP Latex, CMYK Profile
• Printing Profile - HP Latex, K Only Profile
• Independent Test Report - White
AURA 191T Fluorescent Yellow School Bus Conspicuity Tape
• Product Data Bulletin
AURA 191T High Intensity Prismatic (Metalized)
• Product Sell Sheet
• Product Data Bulletin - General Global
• Product Data Bulletin - Red (UK)
AURA 188 Metalized Prismatic
• Product Data Bulletin - Standard Colors
• Product Data Bulletin - Black
• Product Sell Sheet - Black
AURA 188R Reflex Reflectors
• Product Sell Sheet
• Product Data Bulletin
AURA 180 Roll-up Sign Sheeting
• Product Data Bulletin
AURA 172 Prismatic Engineer Grade
• Product Data Bulletin
AURA 152-HY Slow Moving Vehicle Conspicuity Tape
• Product Data Bulletin
AURA 150 Series Pre-Stripe Metalized High Intensity Prismatic
• Product Sell Sheet
• Product Data Bulletin – North America
• Product Data Bulletin – Europe
• Product Data Bulletin – Sweden
• Independent Test Report – Sweden
AURA 149-TL Railcar Conspicuity Tape
• Product Data Bulletin
• Association of American Railroads (A.A.R.) Approval
• Independent Test Report
AURA 144 Conspicuity Tape
• Product Sell Sheet
• Product Data Bulletin
AURA 139 Series Fluorescent Vinyl Films
• Product Data Bulletin – Fluorescent Red
• Product Data Bulletin – Fluorescent Yellow-Green
• Independent Test Report – ECE-070-1 Fluorescent Red
AURA 135 Series Conspicuity Tape
• Product Sell Sheet
• Product Data Bulletin – AURA 135-HY
• Product Data Bulletin – AURA 135 Aftermarket Grade
• Independent Test Report
AURA 134 Optical Laminating Adhesive
• Product Data Bulletin
AURA 124 Digital Engineer Grade
• Product Data Bulletin
AURA 122 Digital Commercial Grade
• Product Data Bulletin
AURA 120 / 121 Series Polyester (PET) Reflective Sheeting
• Product Data Bulletin – AURA 121E
• Product Data Bulletin – AURA 121
• Product Data Bulletin – AURA 120
AURA 117 Embossable License Plate Film
• Product Data Bulletin
AURA 114 Reflective Number Plate Film
• Product Data Bulletin
• French Homologation
AURA 112 Reflective Vinyl
• Product Data Bulletin
AURA 109 Destructible Black Legend Film
• Product Data Bulletin
AURA 108 Commercial Grade
• Product Data Bulletin
AURA 104 Engineer Grade
• Product Data Bulletin
• Florida Weathering Report

AURA 8100 Series Screen Ink
• Product Data Bulletin
• MSDS - Black
• MSDS - Red
• MSDS - Blue

FAQs

Aura Optical Systems Frequently Asked Questions

How long has Aura Optical Systems been in business?
The company was formed in 2007. We recently celebrated our 10-year anniversary.
Where are your products manufactured?
All of our products are designed and developed in our laboratories in Fort Worth, Texas. We manufacture in 4 different countries around the globe: USA, UK, China, and Brazil.
Are your products tested and approved to industry specifications?
We have independent test reports and approvals for nearly all of our products. The exact nature of the approval will vary by product and territory around the globe. Please contact us for more information.
Are you looking for new distributors?
Yes. We are still looking to expand our sales coverage across the globe in nearly all market segments.
What is microreplication?
Microreplication is a manufacturing process by which microscopic three-dimensional structures are continuously formed into thin plastic film on a roll-to-roll basis. This technology has many applications in optics and other industries. We use this technology to form over 53,000 microprisms per square inch into our reflective sheeting.
How does a microprism function?
A microprism is simply a microscopic version of a corner-cube reflector. It reflects light on three mutually perpendicular faces to return light towards its source . . . analogous to a child throwing a ball into the corner of a room so it will bounce back towards the child.
Are your products covered by any patents?
Yes. The company owns several patents and has many pending applications around the globe. Click the link for more information. Patents
Is there any significance to the colors of the Aura Optical Systems logo?
Unfortunately, yes there is. The owner of the company is a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, so the corporate colors were designated as black and gold. The rest of us now need to hear about each game highlight every Monday during football season.