Applications of Thermoplastic Road Marking Paint

1. Road Markings

• Lane Dividers: Used for highway lane lines, street lanes, and lanes in parking lots.
• Pedestrian Crossings: Thermoplastic paint is ideal for pedestrian crossings because it can withstand heavy foot and vehicle traffic.
• Traffic Symbols & Arrows: Used for marking directional arrows, stop lines, and other traffic symbols on roads.
• Speed Bumps & Parking Areas: Thermoplastic paint is often applied in parking lots and on speed bumps for clear demarcation.

2. Street and Highway Markings

• Reflective Road Signs: Glass beads are mixed into thermoplastic paint to create reflective road signs, improving visibility at night or in low light conditions.
• Road Curbs and Edges: It’s used to mark road curbs or the edges of roads to guide drivers safely.

3. Airport Runways and Taxiways

• Thermoplastic paint is used for runway markings, as it is durable enough to withstand the wear and tear from aircraft and heavy traffic.

4. Industrial and Warehouse Markings

• Floor Markings: Used in warehouses, factories, and distribution centers for safety and organization. It helps in designating walkways, hazard zones, and traffic routes.
• Machinery Safety Markings: Used to highlight machinery or areas where workers need to take precautions.

5. Parking Lots and Garages

• Stall Markings: Thermoplastic paint is widely used for parking lines, numbering, and directional arrows.
• Visitor Zones: Clear demarcation for visitor parking spaces, entrances, and exits.

6. Bicycle Lanes

• Thermoplastic paint is used to create clear, visible markings for dedicated bicycle lanes, ensuring safety for cyclists.

7. Sports Fields and Courts

• Stadiums and Athletic Courts: Thermoplastic paint is used for marking the boundaries of basketball courts, soccer fields, and other sports areas due to its durability and resistance to wear.

8. Public Spaces and Safety Zones

• Sidewalks: For demarcating crosswalks, pedestrian lanes, and other public space markers.
• Hazard Areas: Used for safety warnings, such as marking hazardous zones or emergency exits in public buildings.

- Construction and Application

- Construction Equipment: Commonly used equipment includes hot melt kettles and road marking machines. The hot melt kettle is used for heating, melting, and stirring the paint, while the road marking machine can coat the paint on the road surface to form various markings.

- Construction Process: First, carry out basic treatments such as cleaning, grinding, and degreasing on the road surface. Then, put the paint into the hot melt kettle and heat it to 180-220°C to make it in a molten and flowing state. Pour it into the insulated hopper of the marking machine, adjust the gap between the marking hopper and the ground, push the marking vehicle to draw the lines, and at the same time, automatically and evenly sprinkle the reflective glass beads.

- Application Scope: It is suitable for center lines, lane dividing lines, edge lines, guiding lines, pedestrian crossings, intersections, parking lots, etc., where there is a lot of vehicle wheel rolling. It has a good effect on both asphalt and cement road surfaces.

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