As an important tool for traffic management and safety, traffic paint is widely used in markings, instructions and warnings on roads, airports, parking lots and other public facilities. Compared with ordinary paints, traffic paints have unique characteristics in terms of performance, usage scenarios and colors.
This article will discuss in detail the differences between traffic paint and ordinary paint, and introduce the common colors of traffic paint.
What is the difference between traffic paint and ordinary paint?
1. Different performance requirements:
There are significant differences in performance requirements between traffic paint and conventional paint. Traffic paint needs to cope with complex road environments and must have high wear resistance, weather resistance, fast drying and good adhesion. Ordinary paints are mainly used for interior and exterior walls of buildings, furniture and decorations, and their performance requirements are relatively low.
● Wear resistance: Traffic paint must be able to withstand high-frequency traffic crushing and pedestrian wear. High-hardness resins and fillers are usually used to improve wear resistance. Ordinary paint has lower requirements in terms of wear resistance.
● Weather resistance: Traffic paint needs to maintain stable performance for a long time in extreme environments such as sun exposure, rain and snow erosion, and temperature changes. Although ordinary paint also requires a certain degree of weather resistance, it usually does not need to face such a harsh environment.
● Fast drying: In order to reduce the impact of construction on traffic, traffic paint needs to have fast drying properties. It usually dries in a few minutes to ten minutes. The drying time of ordinary paint is relatively long, usually taking several hours.
● Adhesion: Traffic paint needs to adhere firmly to various types of road surfaces, such as asphalt, concrete, etc. The adhesion requirements of ordinary paints are mainly targeted at substrates such as walls, wood and metal.
2. Different usage scenarios:
Traffic paint is mainly used in public transportation facilities for signs, guidance and warnings. For example:
● Road markings: used to divide lanes, pedestrian passages, parking spaces, etc.
● Airport runway: Used to mark the runway center line, edge lines, parking spaces, etc.
● Parking lot: used to divide parking areas, driving routes, prohibited parking areas, etc.
● Safety warning: used to mark speed bumps, roadblocks and dangerous areas.
Ordinary paint is mainly used for building decoration and daily maintenance, such as walls, furniture, doors, windows and railings.
3. Different ingredients and formulas:
There are also significant differences in the composition of traffic paint and ordinary paint. Traffic paint usually uses high-performance resins and pigments, and adds various functional additives to meet its specific performance requirements.
● Resin: Commonly used resins in traffic paint include acrylic resin, epoxy resin and polyurethane resin, which have high wear resistance and weather resistance. Ordinary paints mostly use alkyd resin and vinyl resin, etc., and their performance requirements are relatively low.
●Pigments: Traffic paint uses pigments with high light resistance, heat resistance and chemical corrosion resistance to ensure the durability and stability of the color. Ordinary paints have a wider selection of pigments, but have lower durability requirements.
● Additives: Additives added to traffic paint include anti-UV agents, antioxidants and leveling agents to improve the weather resistance and construction performance of the paint film. Ordinary paints have fewer types of additives and are mainly used to improve leveling and gloss.
What colors are traffic paint available in?
The color of traffic paint not only has an aesthetic effect, but more importantly, its functionality. Different colors have different meanings and functions in traffic management. Common traffic paint colors include:
1. White:
White traffic paint is mainly used for road markings, such as lane lines, pedestrian zebra crossings, parking space lines, etc. White is highly reflective and has good visibility, making it clearly visible in all weather conditions and is one of the most commonly used traffic paint colors.
2. Yellow:
Yellow traffic paint is often used to mark separation lines and warning signs, such as double yellow lines, single yellow lines, and no parking areas. Yellow has a visual warning effect and can remind drivers to pay attention to road conditions and traffic rules.
3. Red:
Red traffic paint is mainly used to mark prohibited areas and emergency parking areas, such as fire escapes, no parking areas and emergency parking strips. Red has a strong warning effect and can attract people's attention to prevent illegal parking and occupying emergency passages.
4. Blue:
Blue traffic paint is often used to mark special lanes and parking areas, such as parking spaces for disabled people and public transportation lanes. Blue is clearly identifiable and can guide specific vehicles and people to use road facilities correctly.
5. Green:
Green traffic paint is mainly used to mark traffic lanes and pedestrian passages, such as bicycle lanes, pedestrian crossings and school areas. Green has a comfortable visual effect and can create a safe and friendly traffic environment.
6. Black:
Black traffic paint is often used for contrasting colors and background colors, such as speed bumps, roadblocks and road sign backgrounds. Black enhances the contrast of other colors, improving the clarity and visibility of your logo.
What are the practical application cases of traffic paint?
1. White and yellow markings on urban main roads: A certain urban main road underwent re-marking construction and high-performance traffic paint was selected. The construction team first cleaned and polished the road surface to ensure the adhesion of the paint film. Special equipment is then used to paint the white and yellow markings. After the construction is completed, the markings are clearly visible and the reflective effect is significant. After more than a year of use, the road markings are still in good condition with no obvious wear and fading, significantly improving road traffic efficiency and safety.
2. Red and blue markings on the airport runway: An international airport repainted the runway and parking bays, choosing high-durability traffic paint. The construction team thoroughly cleaned and refinished the track surface, then spray-painted the red and blue logos. After hours of drying, the runway markings are clear and eye-catching, providing good guidance at night and in adverse weather conditions. After years of use, the airport runway markings remain bright, greatly improving the safety of flights taking off and landing.
3. Green and blue markings in the parking lot: The underground parking lot of a large shopping mall was re-marked and environmentally friendly traffic paint was selected. The construction team dusted and cleaned the floor, then applied the green and blue markings using a brush and roller coating process. After the construction is completed, the parking lot markings will be clear and beautiful, and can effectively guide vehicles and pedestrians. After a year of use, the markings are still in good condition with no obvious wear and tear, which significantly improves the management efficiency and user experience of the parking lot.
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