In this video by Neat Roads – a leader in road markings in South Africa [ Ссылка ] we take a look at how road signs are painted.

Road markings can be described as markings that are embedded in, or applied, to the surface or the road, a kerbing, or to objects adjacent to the roadway The purpose of road markingd is twofold - To regulate, guide and warn traffic and to clearly outline the limits of the roadway.
The painting or marking of road signs requires is a skill as demonstrated here by Neat Roads. The white ‘paint’ that is used is a mixture of thermoplastic resin, titanium-dioxide pigment and tiny reflective glass beads. On major roads in South Africa it is applied by using a dedicated road-marking vehicle that delivers the paint under computer control. It sounds simple, however, it still leaves the highly skilled ”steersman” with the challenging task of following the surveyed line precisely, and at the correct pace for specific conditions.

Road markings on smaller roads in South Africa becomes even trickier Here the paint is applied from a ‘laying pram’, which is a simple metal trolley that is fitted with a heater so as to keep the paint fluid. The skill road markings “steersman” now lies in the following of the line precisely and at the right rate - to ensure that the lines are the correct thickness and width – and also stopping and starting the flow of the paint to achieve the right pattern.

Contact details:
Neat Roads
Plot 629 Pheasant Hill Doornkloof East, 0157

012 012 5091
082 396 1375

customer@neatroads.co.za

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