Find The Right Line Striping Accessories
Ensuring that your machine is working efficiently will help to increase your productivity. It will also minimize downtime. If you are wondering what are some line striping accessories, here is what you need to know.
Tape
This is used to make the markings on the floor. Choose one which has high visibility. Also, check the length and the width, based on the size of the area to be marked.
Bucket Paint Strainers
These are used to strain debris out of paint. They can fit over large buckets.
Bigfoot Layout Tool
This tool can be used by a single person to snap a 100-foot chalk line. Mainly used by single line striping contractors.
Spray Tip
It is fitted over the sprayer. Mainly sold in packages of multiple tips, like 4 or more.
The tip size determines the width of the strokes and helps to keep the borders sharp and crisp.
Spray Boom
These come in handy when it comes to applying perfect parallel strokes and accurate curves. They help you to spray and make it easy for you to move from the center border to the edge borders. Spray boom with 2 heads helps you spray thicker borders.
Laser Pointer
It helps you achieve accuracy, so as to have straighter strokes. It can be adjusted as necessary. One pointer shows where the paint hits the surface and the other laser adheres to your guidelines.
Bead Dispensing Systems
These are scattered on top of wet paint to make the paint reflective, for instance, paint used on roads. This tool automatically dispenses the beads. The heads can be adjusted to various sizes, like 2, 4, or 6 inches.
Roller
This is used to move the roller from the center to either the left side or the right side of the machine.
Pump Shield Spray Bottle
Prevents paint from dripping on the machine. Also, prevents overspray. It can be easily fitted on the machine and easily cleaned.
Line Driver
For large jobs, walking for miles can affect your execution of the job. This accessory will make it easier for you to move the unit and get more done. This will increase comfort and productivity while reducing operator fatigue.
Guns
Sometimes you will need additional guns to get the job done. This includes stencil guns and semi-auto guns. The auto and semi-auto mode helps you to work on any skip line requirements on the job.
Spray Gun Extension
It is used in stencil marking to extend detachable spray guns. It is available in different sizes, from 12 inches to 24 inches.
Chalk Box
It is used to create perfect, straight strokes. It holds powdered chalk. It comes in various designs.
Chalk Dust for Chalk Box
It comes in various vibrant colors.
Gallon Hopper
It comes with a lid, returns hose, and hopper. It has a solid, plastic build. It allows you to work longer without the need for a refill. It comes in a variety of sizes, from small to large. They are perfect for large striping jobs, as they allow you to work faster.