3M MTA-2 User Manual

Manual Tape Applicator MTA-2
3M™ Stamark™ Pavement Marking Tapes

Information Folder IF MTA-2 June 2010

Health and Safety Information

Precautions:

Wear safety shoes and appropriate gloves while handling
and using the Manual Tape Applicator.

Description

The 3M™ Manual Tape Applicator MTA-2 is intended
to be used for the application of 3M™ Stamark™
Pavement Marking Tapes. It is a simple-to-use, two­wheeled, robust, push-type device. (Figure 1)

The usage of A 380ESD(high tack adhesive) demands
installation of the MTA-2 upgrade-kit DR995032239
to prevent roll blocking by the high tack adhesive
during the tape application.

The application rates depend on the individual
application conditions and environment. Typically tape is
being applied at walking speed.

Figure 1: MTA-2 Tape applicator

The device is specifically designed to apply pavement
marking tapes precoated with pressure sensitive
adhesive.
The applicator weighs 75kg and can be partially
disassembled for transporting in a van, truck or station
wagon.

Product Width and Spacing

The MTA-2 can be used to apply all Stamark™
pavement marking tapes at all standard roll length.
Note: If special roll with larger length are being ordered,
the maximum roll diameter must not exceed 50cm, if the
material is to be applied with a Manual Tape Applicator.

Operation

The MTA-2 is operated by one person.
Note: Pavement Marking Roll changing should be
supported by a second person due to the weight of a tape
roll in order to avoid extensive workload for a single
operator.

Figure 2: Schematic drawing MTA-2

Procedure for Adjusting Machine and Tape

Load the tape roll, feed it in to the machine and do the
necessary adjustments, as shown in Figure 3 to 8. As
soon as these steps are done, the machine is ready for the
application.
Caution: Do not activate the cutting knife, while doing
adjustments!

Figure 3: Feeding of the Tape

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Figure 4: Adjustment of the upper tape guide rolls

Figure 5: Adjustment of the lower tape guide rolls

Figure 7: Adjustment of the pointer system

Tape Application

Determine where the first skip or long line starts by
measuring from the last existing skip or reference mark.
Adjust the pointer to the pre-marking. Best case is when
the pre-marking and the later tape position are in between
the wheels of the applicator. If primer is used apply tape
exactly on primer.
For starting the application pull handgrip and watch tape
being moved by infeeding-transportation roll. Position
tape start at start of pre-marking. Push applicator forward
and keep handle grip pulled u ntil tape appears on other
side of rubber application roll. Release handle-grip and
keep pushing applicator.

Figure 6: Adjustment of vertical guide plate

Figure 8: Infeeding Handle Grip

Tape Cutting

Bring the applicator to a complete stop. Keep tape under
slight tension.
Cut tape with one strong and fast movement of foot
pedal. Release the pedal slowly. Do not attempt to cut the
tape while moving. Cutting the tape in motion will
stretch and tear the tape, causing the n ext line to start off
center.