Applications
- Road Markings: It is most commonly used for marking lanes, road boundaries, crosswalks, and other traffic control signs on roads, highways, and parking lots.
- Industrial Flooring: In industrial settings, thermoplastic paint can be used to mark safety zones, walkways, and storage areas on factory floors due to its durability and resistance to heavy machinery and industrial chemicals.
- Sports Facilities: For marking sports fields, such as tennis courts, basketball courts, and running tracks, where a durable and visible marking system is required.
Application Process
- Pre-treatment: The surface to be painted, such as a road surface, must be clean, dry, and free of dust, oil, and loose particles. This is usually achieved through methods like sandblasting or power washing.
- Heating: The thermoplastic paint is heated in a special kettle or melter to a temperature typically between 180°C and 220°C (356°F - 428°F), depending on the specific formulation. At this temperature, the paint becomes a fluid, viscous liquid that can be easily applied.
- Application: It is then applied using equipment such as a screed applicator or a spray gun. For road markings, a screed is commonly used to spread the molten paint evenly at a specific thickness. Glass beads are often sprinkled onto the wet paint immediately after application to enhance retroreflectivity, making the markings more visible at night.
- Cooling and Solidification: Once applied, the paint cools rapidly due to the lower temperature of the substrate and the surrounding environment. As it cools, it solidifies into a hard, durable coating within a short period, usually within a few minutes.
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