What is Thermoplastic Paint
Thermoplastic road marking paint, also called hot melt marking paint, is a specialized type of powder paint that is made from thermoplastic materials. Thermoplastic paint is composed of a mixture of resin, pigments, glass beads, fillers, and various additives.
Thermoplastic powder paint requires specialized equipment like a preheater machine – hot melt machine which will heat it to 200 °C (392 °F) to melt the powder. When heated, this material becomes liquid and can be applied to road surfaces. Once it cools and solidifies, it forms a durable and long-lasting marking on the road.
The unique characteristic of thermoplastics is their ability to soften when heated and solidify when cooled. This property allows for easy application and ensures a long-lasting and robust finish on road surfaces.
Application of Thermoplastic Road Marking Paint
1. Industrial Areas:
Thermoplastic road markings are used in industrial zones for safety and traffic management purposes.
2. Parking Lots:
Parking spaces, directional arrows, and pedestrian crossings in parking lots are often marked using thermoplastic paint.
3. Roads and Highways:
Thermoplastic markings are used for lane demarcation, edge lines, and center lines on roads and highways.
4. Airports:
Airports use thermoplastic markings for runway and taxiway guidance due to the material’s durability and reflective properties.
Specification
| Gravity(g/㎥) | 2.1g/㎥ |
| Color | Yellow, Orange, Red and etc. |
| Heating Temperature | 150℃-220℃ |
| Softening Point(℃) | 110℃ |
| Coating Appearance | No wrinkles, dots, blisters, cracks,fall-out&stick tyres |
| Drying Time(min) | Within 3 minutes |
| Chroma Performance | Reverse materials(white) |
| Compressive Strength(Mpa) | 26 |
| Abrasive Resistance(mg) | 42 |
| Alkali Resistance | Great (in saturated solution of calcium hydroxide for 24 hours |
| Glass Beads(%) | 19% |
| Fluidity(s) | 40s |
| Coating Resistance | Resis -10℃ for 4 hours |
| Package | 25kg/bag, by plastic woven bag. One 20’container can load Max 26 tons |
| Heat Resistance | Under 200℃-220℃ for hours |
| Material | C5 Petroleum Resin, CACO3, Wax, Glass Beads, EVA, PE and so on. |
| Application | Road marking, straight line, dotted line, curve, oriented arrow,letter and etc. |
| Water Resistance | Great (in water for 24 hours) |
Features
1. Excellent anti-crack performance
2. Good leveling
3. Excellent reflective performance
4. Stain-resistant
5. Great wear-resisting
6. Eco-Friendly
