That’s why EZ-Liner Industries’ paint and bead monitoring systems are growing rapidly in popularity.

Developed three years ago in response to demand by state DOTs, the EZ-Liner Gateway Data Acquisition System gave operators the ability to know, within seconds, exactly how much paint and beads were being applied on any given stretch of road. This allowed them to make adjustments on the fly, as often as necessary, to ensure that the proper amount of materials was applied. Records could be printed at the end of each road, or at the end of the day.

Since that time, extensive field usage has resulted in refinement and improvement of the system, making it more accurate and user-friendly than ever before.

As a result, DOTs and contractors across the country are retrofitting their equipment to use the Gateway Data Acquisition System. Warranty and performance based contracts, which require contractors to meet minimum performance criteria with the installed markings, have put the pressure on contractors. Contractors and government agencies alike are feeling the push to provide minimum retroreflectivity levels throughout the lifetime of the marking, or pay penalties. Both needs require consistently accurate application of paint and beads, as well as documentation of what was done.

The demand for Gateway Data Acquisition Systems has more than doubled over the past year, and promises even greater growth in 2000. For more information on material monitoring and data acquisition, contact EZ-Liner Industries at 800-373-4016.