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ATM Permanent Preformed Polymer Tapes
Application Instructions
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Overlay Method
- Air and surface temperature must be 40°F (5°C) and rising.
- SURFACE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRY. Moisture bag test should be used to confirm.
- Surface must be clean and free of any contaminants which may include but not limited to oils, grease, sand, dirt, dust,
loose aggregate, curing compound, mud, soil and salt.
- Portland Cement concrete curing compound must be completely removed by sandblasting, water blasting or
grinding of the road surface. *If water blasting method is chosen a minimum of 24 hours drying time is required
before tape installation.
- ALWAYS USE BUTT SPLICES.
- Do not apply tape directly over deteriorating markings or substrates, or lane delineation devices.
- Tapes or Rumble Strips applied directly over seams and joints must be cut through 1" on both sides of the seams
or joints to prevent de-bonding of large sections of tape.
- APPLY AN ATM PRIMER ON ALL SURFACES EXCEPT NEWLY LAID ASPHALT AT LEAST 30 DAYS OLD. Allow adhesive to completely dry before installing the markings.
- When road surfaces are marginal see the ATM Surface Guide.
- Nighttime installations must be completely dry for a minimum of 24 hours prior to installation and remain completely
dry for a minimum of 24 hours after installation.
- Firmly tamp longitudinal tape in the same direction as tape was applied on the initial pass. A minimum of three passes
total are required. Use a tamper device with a minimum 200 lb. (90kg) load and a tamping surface a minimum
2" wider than the width of tape being applied. Never twist the tampering device during tamping. Repeat tamping
as necessary to insure tape has completely conformed to the road surface.
- Marked roadway can be open to traffic immediately.
- Firmly tamp transverse marking symbol / legends using an approved ATM Tamper Cart with a minimum 200lb. (90kg)
load. A minimum of three passes total are required.
- It is recommended that gloves be worn when handling ATM material.
If an installer has questions concerning the types of surface that preformed polymer tape can be applied or weather
conditions not referred to above, they may contact their local ATM Regional Manager or 252-536-2574 ext.138.
INLAY METHOD
General Conditions:
- Surface temperature must be 120°F (49°C) - 175°F (79°C).
- Do not attempt to inlay tape during rain.
- Apply tape only after initial compaction has taken place.
Application Procedures:- Insure general conditions can be met.
- After compaction, mark surface where tape will be applied. DO NOT LAY TAPE ON SEAMS OR JOINTS.
- Apply tape either by hand or with the ATM Tape Applicator Cart.
- ALWAYS USE BUTT SPLICES.
- Finish rolling pavement surface.
NOTE: IF TAPE DISTORTS OR WRINKLES, SURFACE TEMPERATURE MAY BE TOO HOT OR ROLLER SPEED
MAY BE TOO FAST.
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If an installer has questions concerning the types of surface that preformed polymer tape can be applied or weather conditions not referred to above, they may contact their local ATM Regional Manager or 252-536-2574 ext.138.
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