Convex Central – All You Really Need To Know About
When you are having trouble choosing just the right mirror for your application, convexcentral.com is your source for all of the best information on safety and security mirrors. Security mirrors can be broken down to a several categories:
Convex Mirrors
Dome Mirrors
Flat Mirrors
Inspection Mirrors
Utility Mirrors
Convex Mirrors:
Convex mirrors and the most common and versatile choice for security mirrors. They come in a variety of different materials and sizes to meet your specific needs and conditions. The most popular is an acrylic convex mirror. They offer a clear reflection, are light weight, and will not shatter. Our exclusive DuraMir material is indestructible and a great choice in tough situations. Anywhere that breakage or vandalism may occur calls for a DuraMir convex mirror. They are from a recycled plastic material and offer a clear view, similar to polycarbonate. However, they are less expensive than a polycarbonate mirror, which means cost savings for you! Light weight and easy to mount, these mirrors have great application for road safety as well as personal safety and theft protection.
You may also want to look at glass convex mirrors. They offer superior reflection characteristics and unmatched scratch resistance. Glass convex mirrors are the right choice where a crisp, clean upscale look is desired.
Dome Mirrors:
Dome mirrors are typically used indoors to offer security in retail, industrial and office settings. Full domes offer a robust 360 degree panoramic view. Half domes offer a full 180 degree views and are perfect for 3 way intersections. Quarter domes offer 90 degree views and offer extra security at 2 way intersections and elevators. Drop in domes also offer a full 360 degree dome mirror, but with ease of installation. They replace ceiling tiles in either a 24 x 24 square, or a 24 x 48 rectangular setting.
Flat Mirrors:
Flat mirrors are ideal where a true one to one reflection is needed, such as restrooms, hospitals, prisons, etc. Flat mirrors come with stainless steel frames in a variety of sizes. They are available with an acrylic, glass or steel lens depending on your application and needs. They come with the option of flush mounting (flush to the wall) or with a swivel mount backing. The swivel arm allows you to rotate the mirror from side to side or up and down.
Inspection Mirrors:
Hand held inspection mirrors are light weight and great for inspecting below or above passenger cars, rail cars or tractor trailers. Most models come with an aluminum handle, adjustable from 33” to 45”. You can choose from telescoping inspection mirrors with lights and/or wheels and with either a convex or flat lens mirror. The mirror lens has adjustable swivel for infinite angles. Most models weigh between 8 -10 pounds depending on the model and options chosen. Ergonomic inspection mirrors allow for one hand maneuvering. They are designed to rest against the elbow and weigh less than 5 pounds. Mini inspection mirrors ar 8” and are great for tight or confined areas. These weigh less than 3 pounds. Truck inspection mirrors are ideal where use of an extended pole is necessary. Lightweight, these poles are adjustable from 4’ to 13’ and come in your choice of flat or convex mirror.
