WJ complete trials of thermoprint machine on A47 for National Highways
WJ, one of the pioneers in innovation around roadworker safety have moved a step closer to automating the process of voadmarking with a trial of their unique Thermoprint voadmarking machine in the Eastern Region for National Highways on the A47.
Traditionally, the process of laying thermoplastic road markings such as letters, numbers, arrows, and other symbols is completed via hand moulds.
However, ThermoPrint has all road symbols used on the UK network programmed into its operating system, reducing the need for our operatives to lay the markings by hand. The technology also has the potential to scan existing road markings and automatically match them to programmed designs.
Once the scanning is completed, the machine immediately relays thermoplastic to rejuvenate the markings and bring them up to standard.
ThermoPrint provides much-needed protection for our operatives, who often apply road markings next to live carriageways, by allowing them to run the machine safely from the cab.
Additionally, the technology delivers efficiency benefits by increasing the speed of application and potentially reducing the required traffic management in appropriate situations.
Speaking after the launch of the technology on 15th February 2023 Martin Webb, Chief Operations Officer at WJ Group said,
"WJ has a rich history of leading the way in innovative thinking, and our latest machine shows this in practice. The result is a UK-first machine which we are proud to present to the industry."
The latest trial which took place on the A47 last night (4th May 2023) was witnessed by Shaun Mosely, Project Manager at National Highways who wrote on social media,
"A first for the National Highways East Region network, last night WJ Roadmarking completed a trial on the A47 using the Thermoprint machine.
The results were excellent and this is a game changer for the roadmarking industry. Collaboration with Ringway Jacobs for the use of the closure allowed this to take place."
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