There are two type of Aluminum road studs: Full cast aluminum and shell cast aluminum. Full cast aluminum road stud is compeletly made of aluminum for high compressive strength. It is generally used in the double yellow lines of the road. Shell cast aluminum road stud means only the shell is cast aluminum and the insider will be filled with sand or any other materials. The compressive strength is lower than full cast aluminum, but the price is much cheaper.
Aluminum road studs with glass beads are widely used in the middle east area. The installation of aluminum road studs is not complex, but there are many details that matter the usage life of the studs.
When install aluminum road studs, the most important thing is to place the construction signs. No matter the road is in construction or in use.
First determine the installation location, make sure the installation position is smooth. Otherwise, the uneven stress will break the studs in a few weeks.
Then use a brush to clean the road to ensure the installation location is clean and dry enough. These matter the firmness of the aluminum road reflectors. If the road is not clean, the dust will absorb the glue adhesion.
Evenly put appropriate amount of glue on the road studs.
Press the road studs firmly at the mounting location. Ensure that the direction is correct.
If the studs have anchor, dig a hole which is 1cm deeper than the anchor. The diameter of the hole also need to be 2mm wider than the anchor.
After the installation is complete, check all the road studs in two hours to see whether they are installed correctly. Four hours after the installation, remove the construction signs.