Why use hot-melt thermoplastic instead of cold paint?

Thermoplastic is applied at 2-3mm thickness, cures within minutes, embeds reflective glass beads, and lasts up to 5 times longer under heavy traffic.

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Discipline 05 · Corporate ProfileBS EN 1436 / BS EN 1871 / AASHTO M249 / ASTM D7115-Year Certified Warranty

Road & Port Marking

High-precision thermoplastic road marking, reflective striping, and port terminal traffic organization.

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Certified Applicator & Manufacturer Partners

Authorized technical applicator for approved international systems

Verified Applicator

Port container yard striping and highway road marking utilizing hot-applied thermoplastic and reflective glass beads matching BS EN 1436.

Jotun Paints

Certified Traffic Road Marking Partner

Pioneer Traffic Paint / Jotun Road

Sika Egypt

Epoxy Line Marking Partner

SikaLine Systems

NCC X-Clipper

Thermoplastic Resins & Reflective Beads

Thermoplastic Hot-Melt Systems

International Standard Specifications

BS EN 1436 / BS EN 1871 / AASHTO M249 / ASTM D711

BS EN 1436

Road Marking Materials - Performance for Road Users

Retroreflectivity (RL) & Skid Resistance (SRT)

RL > 250 mcd/m²/lx & SRT > 55

BS EN 1871

Physical Properties of Road Marking Materials

Softening Point & Thermal Stability

Softening Point > 95°C

AASHTO M249

Standard Specification for White and Yellow Thermoplastic

Composition, Glass Bead Content & Load Wear

Class A Compliant

ASTM D711

Standard Test Method for No-Pick-Up Time of Traffic Paint

Drying & Traffic Re-opening Time

< 2 Minutes @ 25°C

EN 1423 / 1424

Drop-on Materials - Reflective Glass Beads

Refractive Index & Roundness Index

Refractive Index ≥ 1.50 / Roundness > 80%

Verified Mechanical & Performance Metrics

Dry Retroreflectivity (RL)

> 250 mcd/m²/lx

BS EN 1436 (Class R4)

Skid Resistance (SRT)

> 55 BPN

BS EN 1436 (Class S3)

Applied Line Thickness

2.5 - 3.0 mm

BS EN 1871

No-Pick-Up Drying Time

< 2 Minutes

ASTM D711

Softening Temperature

> 98°C

BS EN 1871

Engineering Scope & Specifications

Specialized application of hot-applied thermoplastic road marking and reflective glass beads designed for heavy container ports, airport aprons, and highway networks requiring superior nighttime retroreflectivity and maximum tyre wear resistance.

Technical Features & Performance

High retroreflectivity matching international standards

Extreme durability under heavy axial container loads

High-precision automated line striping machinery

Typical Areas of Application

Maritime Port Container Terminals & YardsHighways, Toll Plazas & Industrial CorridorsAirport Taxiways & Apron MarkingsCommercial Garages & Loading Bays