30% Glass Beads Premixed Thermoplastic Road Paint — Custom Reflective Road Marking | Factory Price & OEM
This product is a customized, high-retroreflectivity thermoplastic road marking compound with approximately 30% premixed high-quality glass beads by weight. Designed for permanent line markings, symbols, and high-visibility applications, the material delivers enhanced night-time luminance, excellent bead retention, and durable wear performance suitable for highways, airports, urban arterials and high-traffic zones.
Market Status & Trends
Across global markets, demand for reflective pavement markings continues to rise as agencies and contractors prioritize night-time safety and lifecycle cost savings. Premixed thermoplastic with high bead content (20–35%) is increasingly specified in tenders for high-speed corridors and airport aprons because it provides consistent reflectivity and reduces operational variability compared with post-apply beads. Trends favor low-maintenance, evidence-backed materials and local OEM partners to lower landed cost and speed tender compliance.
Technical Advantages of 30% Premix
• High initial and sustained retroreflectivity — immediate night visibility and longer retained RL under traffic.
• Superior bead embedment and retention due to matched melt viscosity and bead grading.
• Consistent application quality — premix reduces onsite bead application variability.
• Improved wet-night performance when combined with correct bead refractive index.
• Reduced rework and maintenance frequency, lowering whole-life costs for owners.
Typical Technical Specifications
• Binder type: High-performance thermoplastic resin system optimized for premix bonding.
• Glass beads premix: ~30% by weight (grading per ASTM/EN recommended bead sizes).
• Application temperature: 180–210°C (machine-dependent); avoid overheating above 220°C.
• Recommended thickness: 1.5–4.0 mm for line markings; 3–6 mm for durable symbols or ribbed profiles.
• Initial retroreflectivity (with premix): typically 300–600 mcd/m²/lx depending on bead refractive index and application.
• Skid resistance: ≥45 BPN typical; custom friction targets available.
• Abrasion & wear: engineered for heavy truck traffic and snowplow resistance when specified.
Quality Control & Testing
Batch-level QA includes bead content verification, melt flow / softening point, color/luminance testing, adhesion tests on asphalt and concrete, bead retention simulated wear tests, and certificate of analysis. Test reports suitable for tender submission can be provided (e.g., AASHTO/BS/EN/JT/T style parameters on request).
Distributor Recruitment Policy (Ship-First, Friendly Credit)
We invite experienced distributors, road-material suppliers, and contractors to join our network. Our partner policy is designed to minimize entry barriers:
• Ship-first program for qualified partners to enable rapid tender response and sample deployment.
• Flexible credit terms aligned with project milestones and public tender payment cycles.
• Technical training, application guidance, and marketing collateral for local sales teams.
• Regional exclusivity available for partners meeting minimum volume commitments.
OEM & Private-Label Service
OEM service includes private label packaging, customized bead refractive index selection, pigment strength tuning for target color brightness, customer-specific packaging sizes (25 kg / 30 kg meltable bags), and bespoke documentation tailored for local procurement needs. Small pilot runs for qualification testing are available.
Joint-Venture & Local Manufacturing Opportunities
To improve competitiveness and meet localized content requirements, we seek JV partners for regional blending and bagging plants. JV partners receive formula transfer, equipment selection guidance, staff training, and QC procedures to produce consistent 30% premix thermoplastic meeting project specs.
Application & Best Practices
• Surface must be clean, dry, and free of contaminants. Repair significant defects before application.
• Ensure application machines maintain stable temperature and homogeneous mixing prior to discharge.
• Monitor bead distribution and line thickness during pilot runs to tune machine settings.
• Use premix material to reduce on-site bead scatter operations; supplement with drop-on beads only where necessary for extreme wet-night targets.
Factory Price & Supply Details
| Product | Thermoplastic Road Paint — 30% Glass Beads Premixed (White / Yellow) |
| FOB Price Range | USD 470 – 530 per ton (depends on bead quality & refractive index, resin % and order volume) |
| Typical MOQ | 1 × 20ft container (≈18–20 tons) for standard orders; pilot sample bags available |
| Packaging | 25 kg / 30 kg meltable bags (OEM-branded options available) |
| Annual Supply Capacity | Factory baseline 20,000+ tons per year; scalable with JV |
| Lead Time | 7–21 days after order confirmation (depends on certification & volume) |
| Supply Options | FOB factory; CIF/DDP options available for major projects; local warehousing for distributors |
| Certification & Docs | Batch QA, test reports, MSDS, and performance certificates available for tender submission |
Use Cases & Applications
• High-speed highways and expressways where night visibility is critical.
• Airport taxiways and aprons requiring consistent reflectivity and bead retention.
• Urban arterials and approaches to intersections with heavy truck flows.
• Rumble strips and ATPM applications where premix improves consistency.
• High-risk zones: roundabouts, pedestrian crossings, tunnel portals.
Why Buyers Choose 30% Bead Premix Thermoplastic
• Predictable retroreflective performance across batches and applications.
• Lower site variability and reduced need for secondary bead application.
• Improved lifecycle visibility and reduced maintenance cycles.
• Better suitability for contractual tenders requiring documented bead content and retention testing.
Contact & Next Steps
For technical datasheets, sample packs, pilot order pricing, OEM quotations, or JV proposals, provide your project location, expected annual volume, and required certification. We will respond with tailored technical proposals, supply lead times, and compliance documentation to support tender submission.
