Articles on the two main types of preformed thermoplastic.
History of Road Stripes Road stripes, you see them every day and night on almost every paved road you travel on. These white or yellow lines run down the center of the road and mark the edges to keep us in our own lane and safe from accidents. The question is, who first thought of …
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Installing preformed thermoplastic is not difficult. All that is needed is a broom to clean the surface and a propane torch to melt the product. The torch should be the wand type and should have a tip that is at least 2″ in diameter. The larger diameter head spreads out the heat and makes the …
Preformed thermoplastic and Machine applied thermoplastic both have advantages and disadvantages. Each excels in certain applications. The actual composition of each is very close although preformed generally contains a few extra ingredients. Preformed Thermoplastic Preformed thermoplastic is created in a factory controlled environment using alkyd resins, special polymers and additives introduced to enhance the final …
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How Preformed Thermoplastic Works and Bonds to Asphalt and Cement Surfaces The purpose of this article is to explain how thermoplastic works and how it bonds to surfaces. By understanding how this product works it will help you in determining if thermoplastic will meet your needs and perform as expected. It will also help you …
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INSTALLATION VIDEO FOR PREMARK PREFORMED THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT STRIPING
INSTALLATION VIDEO FOR HOT TAPE PREFORMED THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT STRIPING
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS PreMark Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Markings SURFACE APPLICATION, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Equipment: • Flint 2000EX™, or equivalent propane fueled torch with pressure regulator and 25 ft. of hose • Gas Powered Blower or Broom • Tape Measure • Chalk Sticks and Chalk Snap Line • Utility Knife, Putty Knife • Adequate Supply of Propane • …
HotTape™ APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS HotTape™ Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Markings SURFACE APPLICATION, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Equipment: • Magnum Torch or equivalent propane fueled torch with pressure regulator and 25 ft. of hose • Infrared Thermometer • Gas Powered Blower or Broom • Tape Measure • Chalk Sticks and Chalk Snap Line • Adequate Supply of Propane • Utility …
PreMark is a Preformed Thermoplastic that is available in 125 mil material for lines and 90 mil material for symbols, letters and logos. It is one of two types of preformed thermoplastic available in the US. Hot Tape is the other. It is a “top heat” only product meaning that you are not required to …
Hot Tape is a 90 or 125 mil preformed thermoplastic. It comes in rolls which makes shipping and handling easier. It is one of two types of preformed available in the United States. Premark is the other type. Hot Tape has the advantage of being able to be applied to asphalt or cement with no …