Road marking crews lose a full day every time they wait for a kettle to melt. n a 12km highway job in the Philippines, that delay turns a five-day schedule into nine. YG thermoplastic pavement marking equipment setup that heats, mixes, and lays material in one pass fixes that — and cuts the crew from four men to two. YG builds the YG-360S and YG-380S: self-propelled units with 100kg double-barrel tanks, 48V lithium batteries, and 50-200mm adjustable width. Here’s what they do and how to run them.
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Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Equipment Specifications
Both models share the same tank, battery, and marking system. The 380S is 30kg lighter.
| Model | YG-360S | YG-380S |
| Thermoplastic Tank | synchronous clutch spreading, equipped with a speed-adjustable gear shifting device, single/double spreading can be selected according to needs, 50-200mm | synchronous clutch spreading, equipped with a speed-adjustable gear shifting device, single/double spreading can be selected according to needs, 50-200mm |
| Glass Bead Container | 10kg/box | 10kg/box |
| Adjustable glass bead spreader | Ensure the machine is moving in a straight line or turning freely on the curved road | Ensure the machine is moving in a straight line or turning freely on a curved road |
| Rear Wheel Directional Device | 100kg, double stainless steel heating insulation barrels, plug-in manual mixer devices, and removable devices | Ensure the machine moving in a straight line or turning freely on a curved road |
| Brake | Using a drum brake, you can adjust the brake tension | Using a drum brake, you can adjust the brake tension |
| Marking width | Standard 150mm marking bucket 100mm、150mm、200mm、250mm、300mm、400mm、450mm (at customers’ option) | Standard 150mm marking bucket 100mm、150mm、200mm、250mm、300mm、400mm、450mm (at customers’ option) |
| Battery Capacity | 15AH | 15AH |
| Battery Voltage | 48V lithium battery | 48V lithium battery |
| Driver Speed | 1-8km/hour | 1-8km/hour |
| Working Duration | The machine can mark road lines24 hours after charging the battery, 5 hours | Ensure the machine is moving in a straight line or turning freely on a curved road |
| Dimensions | 1210X970X1070mm | 1200X970X1100mm |
| Net weight | 130kg | 100kg, double stainless steel heating insula |
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5 Features of YG Pavement Striping Machine
1. 50-200mm Width, Changed Without Tools
Synchronous clutch spreading sets width from 50mm to 200mm, and the gear-shifting device adjusts speed on the move.
2. 100kg Double-Barrel Tank
Two stainless steel barrels hold 100kg and keep it at temperature. One marks while the other reheats — no idle time.
3. 48V Lithium, 5 Hours of Marking
A 15AH 48V lithium pack gives 5 hours of continuous marking and holds charge for 24 hours. Recharge overnight, run a full shift the next day.
4. Adjustable Glass Bead Spreader, 10kg Box
The 10kg bead box feeds an adjustable spreader, so you control reflectivity by line type.
5. Rear-Wheel Directional Device
The rear steering device keeps the machine tracking straight on long runs and turning freely on curves — the difference between a clean line and a wavy one.
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What a Thermoplastic Road Marking Machine Is Built From
Every thermoplastic road marking machine is seven parts. Know them and you can diagnose most problems on site.
Thermoplastic tank. Double stainless barrels, 100kg total, with removable plug-in mixers.
Heating system. Gas or diesel burners heat the tank to 180-220°C.
Manual mixer. Stirs material and keeps aggregate from settling.
Marking bucket (shoe). Standard 150mm die; swap to 100-450mm for other widths.
Glass bead container and spreader. 10kg box feeding an adjustable dispenser.
Rear-wheel directional device. Holds a straight track and allows free rotation on curves.
Drive and brake. 48V lithium battery, 1-8km/h drive, drum brake with adjustable tension.
3 Types of Thermoplastic Road Marking Machine and Price Range
Three types cover almost every job. Knowing which one you need is the biggest factor in thermoplastic road marking machine price.
| Type | Best For | Daily Output | Relative Price |
| Hand-push | Parking lots, yards, small roads | 300-800m | Lowest (1x) |
| Self-propelled | City streets, county roads | 1,500-2,500m | 3-4x hand-push |
| Driven / truck-mounted | Highways, national roads | 3,000-5,000m | 3-5x self-propelled |
Hand-push Type
An operator walks behind and pushes. Cheapest entry, fine for short runs and tight spaces.
Self-propelled Type
Truck-mounted with a large tank and preheater. Highest output and cost; only pays off on highways.
Driven Type
Truck-mounted with a large tank and preheater. Highest output and cost; only pays off on highways.
Not sure which type your workload needs? Tell us your total meters per project and the road type, and we’ll tell you straight.
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Pairing Your Marking Machine with a Thermoplastic Preheater
A thermoplastic preheater melts material ahead of the crew so the marking machine never waits.
How the pair works:
- Preheater melts solid thermoplastic to 180-220°C in 15-20 minutes.
- Melted material transfers to the marking machine’s insulated barrel.
- The machine holds temperature while marking; the preheater loads the next batch.
Case: 12 km National Road Marking in Philippines
A contractor bidding on a 12km national road repaint planned two hand-push machines and nine days. He found YG through a Google search, sent the bill of quantities on WhatsApp, and we quoted one YG-380S plus a preheater.
Result: 3.5km a day instead of 1.8, finished in five days, paint waste down 15% .
“One machine did what two crews planned to do. We bid the next contract with the same setup.” — Ramon D., Philippines
Rule of thumb: if your crew reloads more than twice a day, a preheater pays for itself inside one season.
If you’re reloading three times a day right now, tell us which machine you run and we’ll check whether a preheater fits your setup.
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Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Equipment FAQ
FAQ 1: How Many Meters Can It Mark per Day?
Driving speed is 1-8km/h, but real output depends on width and reloads. Expect 1,500-2,500m of 150mm line per shift.
FAQ 2: How Long Does the Battery Last?
5 hours of continuous marking per full charge, with 24-hour standby. Charge overnight on mains power.
FAQ 3: How Many People Does It Take to Operate?
Two. One steers and controls the spread; one handles loading and bead refills.
FAQ 4: What Does This Equipment Cost?
Thermoplastic road marking machine price depends on type first: self-propelled units run 3-4x a hand-push machine and about a third of a truck-mounted rig. Bucket set, bead system, and shipping also move the number — send your line widths and we’ll quote.
FAQ 5: What’s the Lead Time and Warranty?
Standard models ship in 20-30 days after deposit. Warranty covers 12 months on the frame, tank, and electrical system, with wear parts available from stock.
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Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Equipment for Sale — YG Machinery
YG Machinery manufactures thermoplastic pavement marking equipment — the YG-360S and YG-380S self-propelled units, plus preheaters, bucket sets, and glass bead systems as a complete package.
Both ship with English manuals, a spare parts kit, and video training. We supply contractors across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Send us your project length, line widths, and road type. You’ll get a model recommendation and a factory price within 24 hours.