Fred Silver · Safety & Security Mirrors

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Tell us what your customer needs to see and where. We'll match the exact Fred Silver convex or dome mirror — with its Grainger part number ready to quote.

What does your customer need to see?

Where will it be mounted?

How tough does it need to be?

How far is the farthest thing to see?

Distance from the mirror to the farthest point you need to watch. Bigger mirror = longer reach (about 1.5 ft of sightline per inch of diameter).

30 ftviewing distance

10 ft40 ft75 ft

Any low-clearance constraint? (optional)

Know the category

Mirror terminology, decoded

Every recommendation comes down to two things: the shape (how much it sees) and the material (how tough it is). Here's the quick visual.

Convex

ADJUSTABLE

Wide-angle view down one sightline. Long aisles, driveways, approach lanes.

Quarter Dome

90°

One blind corner where two walls meet at 90°.

Half Dome

180°

A T-intersection — mounts flat against the wall.

Full Dome

360°

A 4-way intersection or open floor, viewed from above.

Placement

Mount it high enough to clear forklifts and loads, angled down toward the traffic you need to see — roughly 7–10 ft indoors, 10–14 ft outdoors.

Material = toughness

Polycarbonate is the warehouse standard — virtually unbreakable, won't shatter if struck by a forklift or pallet. Acrylic for everyday value, glass for the sharpest indoor image.

Sizing = distance

Bigger mirror, longer reach — roughly 1.5 ft of clear sightline per inch of diameter. A 30 in convex covers about 45 ft down the lane.

Maintenance matters

Keep them clean. Dust buildup can make a safety mirror useless — and gets flagged in a safety audit.