ALFALINE

Signage Thermoplastic

The Alfaline line thermoplastics were developed by Vimaster, to meet the request of customers who required high degree adhesion product that added a great durability and an excellent resolution level.

The Alfaline is developed for application on highways and even on urban roads, where road demarcation requires longer useful life products, than those obtained with conventional demarcation paints.

Made from first-rate raw materials, Alfaline thermoplastics are available in the following types:

• ALFALINE SPRAY: applied by spraying with a thickness up to 1.5 mm
• ALFALINE EXTRUD: applied by the extrusion process with average thicknesses up to 3 mm
• ALFALINE HT: special application, through the mechanical extrusion process with reliefs formation up to 8 mm, also obtaining rumble strips (sleeper lines).

Alfaline thermoplastics have a high viscosity and contain embedded glass beads.

Usage

Alfaline is suitable for marking asphalt pavements, such as arrows, symbols, zebras, crosswalks, speed bumps and other applications.

Highly recommended for use in cities and highways.

For markings on concrete floors, consult our technical team.

 

Products benefits:

• Instant drying (up to 5 minutes after application)
• High durability in demarcations
• Can be adjusted to customer needs
• Contains built-in glass beads
• Excellent adhesion to the floor
• Possibility of sound effect

Colors:

White | Yellow | And others.

Packing and storage:

Alfaline is packed in 25 kg plastic bags, and must be stored in a cool, dry place.

Correctly stored, the product has a minimum shelf life of 6 months.

Health and safety:

Before handling, read the safety data sheet.

Surface preparation:

The floor must be clean, dry and free from contamination, such as: dust agents, oil, grease, moisture or residue from the curing of the floor. We recommend a small test before large scale application.

 

Alfaline SPRAY

Produced in accordance with Braizilian regulatory standards (NBR 13159)

Technical information:

Application temperature	180° to 200°C
Softening point	minimum 90°C
Density(g/cm³)	1,85 to 2,25

 

Usage:

Caution: do not heat above 220°C (safety temperature).
Alfaline SPRAY must be melted in suitable machines with mechanical agitation, capable of heating the product to the desired temperature (see technical information) and applying a hot spraying process.

Must be applied with an approximate thickness of 1.5 mm, equivalent to 3 kg/m².
To obtain a good retroreflective level, use Vimaster glass beads immediately after applying the thermoplastic, ensuring an anchoring of the glass beads on the thermoplastic of around 50%.

Alfaline EXTRUD

Produced in accordance with Braizilian regulatory standards (NBR 13159)

Technical information:

Application temperature	180° to 200°C
Softening point	minimum 90°C
Density(g/cm³)	1,85 to 2,25

 

Product application:

The maximum safety heating temperature is 220°C, and must never be exceeded.

Heating above the recommended pouring temperature should be avoided as deterioration of pigments and binder resins may occur.

Alfaline EXTRUD must be applied by the extrusion method using suitable equipment. The material should be placed in a heater equipped at application temperature (180° to 200°C), carefully transferred to the application equipment for use. Molten material may be heated and used after solidification provided the total time in the molten state does not exceed 6 hours. Heating should be gradual to avoid the "burnt" effect. Alfaline EXTRUD is generally applied with thicknesses between 3 mm and 5 mm. To obtain good retro reflectance, use Vimaster Glass Spheres immediately after applying the thermoplastic, with good distribution and anchorage between 50 and 60%.