What are the performance comparisons of different types of road marking coatings? Come and take a look?

Different types of road marking coatings have their own characteristics in terms of performance, and understanding their differences can help us make more suitable choices in practical applications.

Firstly, hot-melt road marking coatings are currently widely used. Its main components are synthetic resin, glass beads, pigments, etc. Hot melt coatings need to be heated to a certain temperature during construction to melt before they can be sprayed or scraped. The advantage of this coating is that it dries quickly and usually solidifies within a few minutes, forming a hard marking. Moreover, the durability of hot melt coatings is very good, able to withstand frequent rolling and wear of vehicles, and has a long service life. In addition, the reflective effect of hot melt coatings is also quite excellent, allowing clear visibility of markings during nighttime driving and improving driving safety. However, hot melt coatings also have some shortcomings. Professional equipment and high temperatures are required during construction, with high demands on the construction environment. Meanwhile, the cost of hot-melt coatings is relatively high.

Secondly, cold applied road marking coatings do not require heating, making construction more convenient and efficient. It is usually composed of resin, pigment, solvent, etc., and can be directly applied with a spray gun or drum. The advantages of cold coating are simple construction, low cost, and suitable for small-scale marking construction or temporary marking setting. However, the durability of cold applied coatings is not as good as that of hot melt coatings, and they are easily affected by vehicle wear and climate factors, resulting in a shorter service life.
Moreover, the reflective effect of cold applied coatings is relatively weak. In addition, two-component road marking paint is a new type of marking paint, which consists of two components that need to be mixed evenly before construction. The performance of two-component coatings is between hot melt and cold coat types, with good durability and reflective effect, and is also relatively easy to apply. The curing speed of two-component coatings is fast, and they can form hard markings in a short period of time.

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