Safety mirror is a curved mirror with smaller convex radius to provide images at a broader angle. Safety mirror “curved” more to provide ultra-wide or even panoramic images. Therefore, it can be located at the center of area and provide wide-angle field of view. Unlike other convex mirrors provide horizontal images, safety mirrors provide a top-down or bottom-up images to eliminate the blind-spot in a different way.

Safety mirror falls two categories: Dome mirror and Inspection mirror

Dome mirrors, or a hemispherical mirror, are designed to offer a full 360 view and monitor everyone in the area. On the other hand, inspection mirrors are designed to perform security check for vehicles. In this article, we are going to teach you how to choose your safety mirror and explore 4 types of safety mirrors that meet your needs.

What is a dome mirror?

A dome mirror is an acrylic mirror with a hemispherical shape and supported by solidified foaming agent. A dome mirror is lightweight and highly reflective making it perfect to use under any lighting condition. There are 3 types of dome mirrors that provide 90˚, 180˚, 360˚ degree of views respectively. Dome mirrors are often used at corner, exit, or office as a safety mirror.

How to choose a dome mirror

Choose your dome mirror based on the installation location

ADQ series (quarter dome): 90˚ hallway corner

ADH series (half dome): 180˚ T-intersection

ADF series (full dome): 360˚ ceiling

ADF-50S (framed full dome): Joint ceiling

Choose the size of dome mirror base on viewing distance

Φ30cm: 3 meters

Φ45cm: 5 meters

Φ66cm: 11 meters

Φ80cm: 20 meters

How to install a dome mirror

Installing a dome mirror is simple. Since it is only consisted of acrylic and foaming agent, a dome mirror is super light-weight and only require a few screws on the walls to support it. Drill the screws the walls and hook the dome mirror and screws together with spring. Then it is all set.

What is an inspection mirror?

Vehicle inspection mirror is a safety mirror that allows the user to inspect the vehicles efficiently. It features a telescopic handle and a mirror attached to it to see places out of your direct line of site. Inspection mirrors is mostly used for security check or automotive maintenance work. It comes with optional accessories including: wheels and flashlight.

How to choose an inspection mirror?

Choose your inspection mirror based on environment and usage time.

Stainless steel inspection mirror: Stainless steel mirror with galvanized steel backboard provides durability and weather-resistance. If you are performing security check at outdoors, you should choose stainless steel inspection mirror. It is capable to use at any wet and dirty environment because you can clean it with water easily and frequently. There are optional accessories including: wheels and flashlight.  

Acrylic inspection mirror: Acrylic mirror with PP backboard created a lightweight inspection mirror. If you need to use the inspection mirror and hold it for a very long time, you should choose the lightweight acrylic inspection mirror. The telescopic handle can be adjusted to any height. It also comes with optional accessories: wheels and flashlight.

For more detail specification, please go to: https://www.goangjih.com.tw/product/safety-mirror-dome-mirror/