Push Thermoplastic Road Marking Machine vs Automatic Thermoplastic Road Marking Machine: Comprehensive Comparison and Selection Guide

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.

Hand-push thermoplastic marking machine

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

CharacteristicsHand-push Thermoplastic Marking MachineAutomatic Thermoplastic Marking Machine
Power systemHuman-poweredMotor-driven
WeightLight (about 50-80kg)Heavy (100-150kg)
Number of operators:1 person can operateUsually 1-2 persons are needed
MobilityFlexible Suitable for narrow spacesRequires large operating space
Construction speedApprox. 100-200 m/hUp to 300-500 m/h
Temperature controlBase insulationPrecise temperature control system
Marking widthFixed or limited adjustmentMultiple 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

Hand Push Thermoplastic Road Marking Machine
ST-150 series Hand Push 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:

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.

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