BOLE AASHTO Thermoplastic Road Marking Paint offers superior durability, reflectivity, and fast-drying performance for highways, urban roads, and industrial zones. Certified to BS3262 & AASHTO standards, it features 30% premixed glass beads for high visibility and 18% resin for strong adhesion. Ideal for extreme climates, BOLE ensures reliable, long-lasting road safety solutions.
Case Details
Project Background
Located in Peru, this critical highway stretches for 120 kilometers, winding through mountainous regions known for sharp curves, steep slopes, and extreme weather conditions such as dense fog, rain, and occasional snow. The road has been notorious for high accident rates, with an average annual traffic accident rate of 15%, particularly severe during night-time and low-visibility weather.
In response to this growing safety concern, the local traffic authorities decided to upgrade the road markings in high-risk zones using high-reflective thermoplastic road marking paint compliant with AASHTO M249 standards. To ensure product quality, the Peruvian client visited China for an on-site factory inspection. During this visit, BOLE Road Marking Paint Factory showcased its professional manufacturing process, strict quality control, and international certifications. BOLE successfully gained the client's trust and provided a fully customized AASHTO Thermoplastic Road Marking Paint solution specifically tailored for this complex highway.
Technical Solution
Material Selection:
- Paint Type: AASHTO-certified thermoplastic road marking paint.
- Glass Beads Content: 30% pre-mixed glass beads and an additional 0.3 kg/m² surface drop-on beads, ensuring retroreflectivity of ≥ 50 mcd·lx⁻¹·m⁻².
- Color Selection: White for lane dividing lines and yellow for hazardous area warning lines.
Construction Process:
- Surface Preparation: High-pressure water jetting to remove oil, dust, and debris for maximum paint adhesion.
- Application Temperature: Heated to 180-220°C to achieve optimal flow and uniformity.
- Drying Time: Fast drying within 3-5 minutes, enabling rapid reopening to traffic and minimizing congestion.
Key Technical Indicators:
- Durability: Passed T250 abrasion resistance test to withstand heavy vehicle wear.
- Skid Resistance: Skid resistance coefficient of ≥ 45 BPN to ensure safety in rainy conditions.
- Weather Resistance: Passed 500-hour salt spray test, suitable for high-humidity coastal environments.
Construction Results
Improved Night-time Driving Safety:
- The upgraded road markings are highly visible under headlights, improving driver reaction time by 20%.
- Night-time accident rates decreased by 10% within the first six months after project completion.
All-Weather Performance:
- Even under fog, rain, and snow conditions, the markings maintained high reflectivity, reducing accidents in low-visibility areas by 15%.
Long-term Economic Benefits:
- The markings are expected to last over 3 years, with 30% reduced maintenance costs compared to traditional paints, significantly saving the local traffic authority's budget.
Customer Feedback
“BOLE's high-reflective paint has greatly improved the safety of our highway, especially during night-time and adverse weather conditions. Their professional and efficient construction team also left a very positive impression on us. We are extremely satisfied with the quality and performance of their products.”
Contact Us
For more information about BOLE’s AASHTO Thermoplastic Road Marking Paint and global project cases, feel free to reach out:
Website: https://www.boleroadpaint.com
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