Manual Tape Applicator MTA-2

3M™ Stamark™ Pavement Marking Tapes

Information Folder IF MTA-2
Health and Safety Information

Precautions:

Wear safety shoes and appropriate gloves while handling and using the Manual Tape Applicator.

Description

The 3M™ Manual Tape Applicator MTA-2 is intended to be used for the application of 3M™ Stamark™ Pavement Marking Tapes. It is a simple-to-use, two- wheeled, robust, push-type device. (Figure 1)

The usage of A 380ESD(high tack adhesive) demands installation of the MTA-2 upgrade-kit DR995032239 to prevent roll blocking by the high tack adhesive during the tape application.

June 2010

The application rates depend on the individual application conditions and environment. Typically tape is being applied at walking speed.

Figure 1: MTA-2 Tape applicator

The device is specifically designed to apply pavement marking tapes precoated with pressure sensitive adhesive.

The applicator weighs 75kg and can be partially disassembled for transporting in a van, truck or station wagon.

Product Width and Spacing

The MTA-2 can be used to apply all Stamark™ pavement marking tapes at all standard roll length. Note: If special roll with larger length are being ordered, the maximum roll diameter must not exceed 50cm, if the material is to be applied with a Manual Tape Applicator.

Operation

Figure 2: Schematic drawing MTA-2

Procedure for Adjusting Machine and Tape

Load the tape roll, feed it in to the machine and do the necessary adjustments, as shown in Figure 3 to 8. As soon as these steps are done, the machine is ready for the application.

Caution: Do not activate the cutting knife, while doing adjustments!

Figure 3: Feeding of the Tape

The MTA-2 is operated by one person.

Note: Pavement Marking Roll changing should be supported by a second person due to the weight of a tape roll in order to avoid extensive workload for a single operator.