Road Marking Paints

In Africa, where traffic safety is still a major concern, having the right road markings is crucial. Thermoplastic road markings aid vehicles in safely navigating roadways by providing guidance, warnings, and limits. These seemingly straightforward road lines and symbols are essential for improving traffic flow, directing vehicles, and averting collisions.

What is Jegah Thermoplastic paint?

Jegah Thermoplastic paint is made of Glass beads, Hydrocarbon resin, and additional chemicals which are combined to create a thermoplastic paint coating. It turns into a liquid when heated and is suitable for use on a range of surfaces, including concrete (with a primer) and asphalt. It solidifies into a long-lasting and resilient coating as it cools.

Designed for use as a screed or extrusion material, Jegah Thermoplastic comes in both reflective and non-reflective varieties, offering a variety of colours and brightness levels. Grades with increased skid resistance can be supplied to satisfy individual customer requirements.

Jegah Thermoplastic comes in many grades that are appropriate for any type of climate. A softening point of above 100°C is recommended in Africa and other sub-tropical and tropical regions, however softening points between 60 C and 80 C are advised for temperate and colder regions (using Wilhelmi Method).

Our road marking material is a great option for urban roads, highways, and airports since it is composed of premium components that provide outstanding durability and visibility. Our thermoplastic paint is a preferred option for road builders and specifiers due to its exceptional performance and long-lasting quality.

Why Jegah thermoplastic paint?

Visibility

Thermoplastic paint is very visible even in low light because it contains light-reflecting glass beads. Because of their unique reflecting qualities, thermoplastic markings provide exceptionally high visibility on the road and almost immediately grab drivers' attention. These markings are essential for assisting drivers in seeing and obeying traffic signs and upholding lane discipline, particularly at night and in low-visibility situations. Conversely, physical signs, traffic signals, and vertical markings frequently do not have the retroreflective qualities required to alert drivers to possible hazards or provide them with sufficient information.

And hence, road markings using thermoplastic paint are highly recommended since they increase pedestrian and vehicular safety.

Fascinating fact: Ribbed and raised thermoplastic markings can be put on the road to increase drivers' awareness of the circumstances, producing a significant vibration or sound that prompts drivers to slow down. As a result of the paint sitting on top of the marking, there are fewer accidents because drivers are unable to ignore the road markings.

Durability

Road markings made of thermoplastic may seem like an outdated technology, but their unmatched endurance keeps them the most popular type. Thermoplastic road markings are made of glass beads, fillers, and synthetic and natural resins combined to create a very durable material. An additional benefit of this kind of road and line marking is that some of the resins used in thermoplastic markings are derived from renewable sources.

Preformed Thermoplastic materials are heated to high temperatures during the manufacturing process, after which they are moulded, dried, and cut. Preformed Thermoplastic Road markings are great for warehouse and factory line painting and have a long lifespan, even in hotter regions. In contrast, when subjected to severe temperatures, other types of road markings typically fade within a year or two. Preformed thermoplastic can have a ten-fold longer lifespan than standard paint, which requires frequent reapplication.

Value for Money

Road markings made of thermoplastic are not only affordable but also long-lasting. They are a great investment because of their extended lifespan and low maintenance requirements. It may also be applied fast and simply, which lowers labour costs and lessens traffic disruption.

Adaptability

Thermoplastic road markings are very customizable and can be applied to a wide range of areas, including bus stops and lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian crossings, school playgrounds, parking lots, highways, and other signage on and off the road. These markings work especially well in crowded places and outside schools when traffic slowing advice and segregation are essential.

Short drying times

Due to the quick drying time of thermoplastic paint, roads can be used again soon after it is applied. This is crucial to avoiding traffic disruptions lowering the risk of collisions or delays and reducing traffic management costs.

Ecologically sustainable

Road marking can be done in an eco-friendly manner with thermoplastic paint. It is free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are potentially dangerous for both the environment and human health. The packaging can also be recycled, which lowers the quantity of waste that road marking produces.
In addition to providing safety to communities and directing individuals to their destinations, our markings help turn surfaces into aesthetically pleasing, vibrant, and pleasant spaces. Encouraging road safety and protecting people worldwide is our ongoing purpose as we continue to build on our experience and in-depth understanding of the road markings sector. Our product offers exceptional longevity. It is resilient to adverse weather, high traffic, and other environmental elements. This lessens the need for regular maintenance and repairs because the markings will be visible and readable for a long period.

Why choose Jegah?

We provide only high-quality products that adhere to road marking paint standards. We don't skimp on product quality as we also firmly believe in the power of word of mouth. We acknowledge that trust can be destroyed in an instant, but it takes years to establish. We promise that once you choose us, you won't regret it. Apart from white thermoplastic paint we also provide yellow and red road marking paints.