Accent Signage Brass Raster® Spheres

Make durable tactile signage with Accent Signage braille beads. These brass raster spheres are offered in containers of 1,000, 5,000, or 10,000 braille balls.

Accent’s Raster spheres are the industry preferred choice for creating ADA compliant braille for their perfectly rounded, uniform shape, and can be used in nearly any material or substrate. In addition to brass beads, Accent also offers acrylic and stainless steel raster beads so you can easily complete tactile lettering to match nearly any style.

Whether you’re working on indoor or outdoor signs, these weather-resistant raster spheres provide a clean, attractive, and easy-to-read appearance.

Features:

• Use with Raster® Braille Pen or Auto-Raster®Braille Tool
• Weatherproof in nearly any environment
• Provides attractive, easy-to-read appearance to any interior sign
• Meets latest federal ADA guidelines for dot dimension, spacing, height, and shape
• Complies with ANSI A117.1 standards
• Complies with California Title 24 standards

Common applications:

• ADA-compliant room signs
• Handicap restroom signs
• Elevator braille plates
• Exit signage and wayfinding

Does braille have to be raised?

Yes, braille needs to be raised, or textured. This can be achieved by using a braille bead setter to place the Braille beads into the sign substrate.

How can I make my own braille?

Creating Braille signage requires a special license and specialty materials. From Accent Signage Systems Raster Braille License Kits, to the Raster Braille Beads, to the right sheet material, you can find everything you need in one place at jpplus.com/accent. For additional resources about ADA signage, head to our ADA resources page or our video on how to make an ADA compliant sign.