InstaBand ECO Thermoplastic Overbanding Tape, Anti-Skid, HAPAS

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This product also works with the following:

Anti-Skid Overbanding & Joint Sealing Tape InstaBand

This skid-resistant overbanding tape can be used around new pothole repairs or ironwork to completely seal the seam between old and new material. This overbanding tape is very popular with utility companies for reinstatement joints in asphalt surfaces. It can be used to seal and waterproof voids up to 5mm in width.

Our material is HAPAS approved and therefore legal to use on the UK road network. It has a skid resistance of 60SRV. The Road can be opened for traffic 10 minutes after installation.

Better Than The Rest

Exceptional anti-skid performance is achieved by including anti-skid elements in the form of course glass bead. Other products on the market only meet anti-skid requirements immediately after a repair is carried out, this product will maintain its anti-skid rating throughout its working life.

Skid Resistant Overbanding Application Montage

A One-Stop Install

The product can be installed in cold conditions with the assistance of a gas torch. The performance of the product is equally as good in both cold and hot weather climates, perfect for the British Isles.

To use this product effectively you will require a heat gun which we sell separately. The heat is used to quickly and efficiently melt the tape onto the surface, much like cheese melted onto toast. This ensures there are no gaps around the edges, creating a long lasting repair.

Should I use Overbanding Tape or Coldfix?

Before and After of Crack Filled with ColdFix

If you are repairing fine cracks in a surface then ColdFix is the product to use. You can find our Coldfix listing here: ColdFix Crack & Joint Sealant

Example of where overbanding would be needed

An Ideal candidate for overbanding. If you are repairing multiple points that have clean straight lines such as the image above, then overbanding tape is the material for you. Just be sure there is no reason that “hot works” cannot be used at the site. The crack being addressed must be less than 5mm wide and 20mm deep for IinstaBand to be used.

Full Instructions Available

See our full installation insructions in our downloadable pdf. Although installation of the material is very easy, we recommend that you read this first to ensure you have all equipment required to correctly install the InstaBand.

Do You Have Any Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the Instaband Overbanding tape please contact us on 01905 794 875. Our experienced sales team will be happy to assist you in finding the right product for your needs.

£17.07 excl. VAT

£20.48inc. VAT

FAQs

How to remove pre-existing road markings

Thermoplastic

Removing Thermoplastic can be done a few ways. With enough pressure a water blaster can be used, or a sandblaster. Other ways include using a lance. The Compressed air will burn off the material. Or depending on if you have the kit available, use a scabbler. It will act as a sort of Jackhammer and break apart the material away from the road surface. In situations where the material is heavily trafficked and worn down closer to the substrate, removal is not necessary, and fresh Thermoplastic can be applied over the top. If the material still has a lot of body or a good level of thickness to it, removal is to be carried out first.

MMA/EPOXY

Strong solvents may not be useful for larger quantities of MMA that may be required for Road Markings. Some sort of abrasion or grinding equipment would be required for a material as durable as MMA/epoxy. It will wear the material down to the underlying substrate, ready for re-applying fresh product.

How to identify pre-existing road markings

Thermoplastic road markings will be softer and can be chipped and carved away with force with a hand tool, such as a screwdriver or chisel. If you can remove a small amount, test with a small flame from a lighter and see if it melts/becomes fluid. If it does, this implies it is a thermoplastic marking.
MMA material is much tougher, and the curing process cannot be reversed. It will remain solid and should not be exposed to elevated temperatures as it gives off toxic odours when burning. Due to its higher durability, you should not be able to carve or pry it away using a hand tool.
Other markings, such as paints or coatings, are harder to identify, as they come in different forms, such as oil-based, water-based, and epoxy paints. In these situations, it is advised that disclosure be requested from the client. In any scenario of uncertainty, consult with the client and gain their insight regarding the pre-existing markings that are present.

Can you install these markings on block paving?

We cannot guarantee the results of laying thermoplastic markings on block paving. This is due to the moisture often present between each block and the movement the blocks experience in relation to each other as traffic passes over them.

InstaBand ECO Thermoplastic Overbanding Tape, Anti-Skid, HAPAS