Tac-Pads
Tac-Pads are a pressure sensitive self-adhesive tile, made from Methacrylate resin. Requiring no heat.
- Footpaths
- Uncontrolled crossing points
- Controlled crossing points
- Railway platform edges
- Cycle routes
- Approach to any hazardous areas
Surfaces must be dry, clean and free from dust, oil and fuel spillage. A primer is required to concrete, stone and worn macadam surfaces.
Clean application area thoroughly by removing all sand, dirt, chemicals and oily substances.
The installation is simple and easy to do. The high-performance adhesive on the back of the Tac-Pad is protected by a release paper that must be removed before application.
We recommend removing the protective paper on only 1/4 of the surface and fold it up under Tac-Pad allowing the Tac-Pad to be in the correct position before removing the remaining protective paper.
Walk over the entire Tac-Pad paying particular attention to the edges ensuring full adhesion.
APPLICATION ON NON-BITUMINOUS SURFACES (E.G. CONCRETE AND METAL):
Follow steps in the first paragraph above.
Apply Actisol primer on to the entire surface area where the marking is to be installed. Allow the primer to dry until it is no longer sticky. The more porous the surface, the more primer is required.
Each Tactile measures 400mm x 400mm.
Tac-Pads are supplied in flat pack cardboard boxes each box contains 10 sets.
- Keep flat and store in a cool, dry place between 2ºC and 32ºC.
- Do not expose to UV rays as material will become brittle.
- Store flat. Maximum of 25 packs high.
- Shelf life in sealed packaging is 6 months.
- In cold weather, the application will be assisted by storing overnight at room temperature.
British Standard BS 8300; the Approved Documents for the Building Regulations; The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016, The Traffic Signs Manual, Design Standards for Accessible Railway Stations - A joint Code of Practice published by the UK Department for Transport and Transport Scotland in 2015; Traffic Advisory Leaflets; and Local Transport Note 1/20: Cycle Infrastructure Design.
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS (when hot)
- Wear suitable protective clothing (heat resistant gauntlet gloves, overalls, protective footwear, face visor)
- DO NOT allow water to contact hot material
- DO NOT exceed maximum safe heating temperature
If molten material contacts skin:
- DO NOT attempt to remove
- Immerse affected area in cold running water for at least 10 minutes
Seek medical advice without delay
For full safety information, please request the Tac Pads Safety Data Sheet 106 using the contact information on this webpage.
