WHY ROAD MARKING IS ESSENTIAL

Road markings play a critical role in guiding drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. They provide clear visual instructions that help to prevent accidents, manage traffic flow, and maintain order on our roads. Properly applied and maintained road markings are vital for:


  • Safety: Clearly defined lanes, pedestrian crossings, and bike paths reduce the likelihood of accidents.
  • Traffic Management: Effective road markings help to streamline traffic flow, reduce congestion, and minimize confusion for road users.
  • Compliance: Adhering to local and national regulations regarding road markings ensures that your roadways are legally compliant and safe for public use.

WHY CHOOSE US

  • Expertise: Our team of professionals has extensive experience in road marking, ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standard.
  • Quality: We use only the best materials and equipment to ensure that our road markings are durable, visible, and compliant with all relevant regulations.
  • Reliability: We understand the importance of deadlines and are committed to completing projects on time and within budget.
  • Customer Satisfaction: We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service, with a focus on meeting your specific needs and exceeding your expectations.

APPLICATION

  • The thermoplastic material shall be melted down in a pre-heated boiler fitted with a mechanical strirrer to prevent overheating and discolouring.
  • The temperature shall not exceed the manufacturer's specified application temperature of 200 °C for white and 180 °C for yellow. At this temperature the thermoplastic melts into the upper surface of the asphalt forming a thermal bond.
  • Application is done either by hand-propelled or self-propelled machine.
  • During application, drop-on glass beads is applied concurrently on to the line. This will provide the line with immediate reflectivity.


Road marking visibility at night can only be achieved by the addition of tiny solid glass beads during the application of thermoplastic line. Maximum reflectivity of individual glass beads occurs when the optimum degree of embedment is achieved. This happens when 60% of the bead is below the surface of the pavement marking materials.

Optimum retro-reflective requires round sphere. Non-round spheres do not reflect light efficiently but scatter it in random directions.