In the road construction industry, UHMW strips Washington applications are a common application used to mark lanes in roadways and parking lots. It creates crack resistance signage over the pavement. These markings are highly reflective and make the pavement visible to prevent accidents.
What is UHMW?
UHMW stands for ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, and it is known as a thermoplastic. A thermoplastic is a road surface coating with a mixture of plasticizers, ant-settling agents, resins, and waxes. It is a common thermoplastic used in industrial applications. UMHW has high impact strength, highly abrasion-resistant, and highly resistant to most corrosive materials.
Applied to Road Surface
A special machine is used to apply UHMW Strips Washington applications to the road. It applies the thermoplastic markings at temperatures ranging from 180 to 200 degrees. After applying the thermoplastics, glass beads are put into the hot material before it becomes firm. These beads provide thermoplastic markings with reflective quality. They are mixed in the material to prevent from losing the beads from wear and tear.
Protect Drivers and Pedestrians
Thermoplastic markings offer a lot of benefits to the construction industry. Of course, pedestrians and traffic are top of the priority list. It is important to add a level of safety on the roadways, especially at night. The markings offer night-time visibility and slip-resistant during wet conditions.
It is time to start using UHMW plastics on your job site. If you have niche requirements, then you should take advantage of custom plastic machining services. It helps to work with a team that has experience with designing complex plastic components.
