Overview of thermoplastic marking machine: professional equipment for road marking
Thermoplastic marking machine is an indispensable professional equipment for road marking construction, which is mainly divided into two categories: hand-push type and automatic type. As an important part of road safety facilities, thermoplastic marking is widely used in various types of roads, parking lots, airports and other places for its excellent reflectivity, wear resistance and durability.
The core difference between hand-push thermoplastic marking machine and automatic thermoplastic marking machine
1. working principle and operation mode comparison
Hand-push Thermoplastic Road Marking Machine:
- Purely mechanical operation, relying on human power to push
- Scraping construction process
- Need to pre-melt the thermoplastic coating in the thermoplastic kettle to 180-220 °C.
- The molten paint is transferred into the holding cylinder and then manually pushed to apply the line.
Automatic Thermoplastic Road Marking Machine:
- Automatic drive system, high degree of automation
- A variety of marking methods (spraying, scraping, etc.) are available as options.
- Integrated heating and insulation system, more accurate temperature control
- Traveling speed can be adjusted, construction is more efficient
2, Equipment structure and technical characteristics
| Characteristics | Hand-push Thermoplastic Marking Machine | Automatic Thermoplastic Marking Machine |
| Power system | Human-powered | Motor-driven |
| Weight | Light (about 50-80kg) | Heavy (100-150kg) |
| Number of operators: | 1 person can operate | Usually 1-2 persons are needed |
| Mobility | Flexible Suitable for narrow spaces | Requires large operating space |
| Construction speed | Approx. 100-200 m/h | Up to 300-500 m/h |
| Temperature control | Base insulation | Precise temperature control system |
| Marking width | Fixed or limited adjustment | Multiple sizes available (5-30cm) |
3, Applicable scenes and construction efficiency
Hand-push type applicable scenes:
- Small parking lot marking construction
- Community road marking
- Irregularly shaped sites
- Short distance, complex pattern marking
- Small and medium-sized projects with limited budget
Motorized applicable scenes:
- City main road marking construction
- Highway marking project
- Large parking lot planning
- Long distance straight line marking
- Projects requiring high precision and high efficiency
4, Construction quality and durability comparison
Both equipments use thermoplastic paint construction, road marking paint has:
- Excellent reflective performance at night
- Strong anti-pollution ability
- Long wear-resistant service life (usually 2-3 years)
But the automatic thermoplastic marking machine has:
- More accurate temperature control system (± 2 °C)
- Stable traveling speed
- Uniform discharge pressure
- Makes the edge of the marking line more neat, the thickness more uniform, and the overall quality more stable.
Professional purchase guide: how to choose the most suitable thermoplastic road marking machine
1, Evaluate the construction requirements
Project volume: push type for small projects (<1000 meters); automatic type for large projects.
Frequency of construction: push type for occasional use; motorized type for frequent construction.
Marking type: push type for simple marking; motorized type for complex patterns.
2, Consider site conditions
Space limitation: push type for narrow site
Ground conditions: poor flatness of the ground to choose the push type more flexible
Power supply: no power supply site choose push type
3, Budget Consideration
Initial investment: hand-push type (10,000-30,000 RMB); automatic type (50,000-150,000 RMB)
Long-term cost: high-frequency use of automatic more economical
Maintenance cost: hand-push type structure is simple and easier to maintain.
4, Special Functional Requirements
Need for night construction: choose the model with lighting equipment
High-precision requirements: choose the motorized model with laser guidance system.
Variable marking: choose the model that can quickly change the marking module.
Huayuan Traffic Technology: Your Road Marking Solution Experts
Henan Huayuan Traffic Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2001, 20 years of professional road marking equipment manufacturing experience, products are exported to 56 countries. We offer:
Full series of thermoplastic marking machine:
- ST120 Hand-push Thermoplastic Marking Machine
- ST-150 Series Hand Push Thermoplastic Road Marking Machine
- ST-200 Convex Line Thermoplastic Road Marking Machine
- ST-250 Driving type Thermoplastic Road Painting Machine
- ST-300 Driving type Thermoplastic Road Marking Machine
Every year we provide professional road marking equipment and solutions for more than 1,500 projects worldwide.
FAQ:
Q: How wide can the hand-push thermoplastic marking machine mark?
A: The standard model can usually mark 5-15cm wide, and the special model can reach 20cm.
Q：Does the automatic thermoplastic marking machine need external power supply?
A: Most models have built-in batteries, and fuel generator versions are also available.
Q：What is the best temperature for thermoplastic marking?
A: Usually 180-220℃ is the best construction temperature, depending on the paint formula.
Q: How long does it take for the marking to be open to traffic?
A: Thermoplastic marking can be opened to traffic in 5-10 minutes after construction.
Q: How to maintain the thermoplastic marking machine?
A: The hopper and nozzle should be thoroughly cleaned after each use, and the heating element and traveling parts should be checked regularly.
For more product details or to get professional consultation, please feel free to contact our 24-hour service hotline or visit our official website. We look forward to providing you with the most suitable road marking solutions!