At SCT, we supply trusted, imported athletic field marking equipment, suitable for professional indoor or outdoor field marking.

Professional field marking equipment makes it faster and easier to precisely apply athletic field markings without wasting paint or time.

Field marking equipment is also suitable for striping of roads or pavements, parking lots, airport runways and interior floor marking, such as in industrial warehouses.

Why it’s worth investing in a reliable field marking machine

Without a reliable machine, marking a field can be fraught with problems. An unreliable machine can result in clogged paint lines, inconsistent markings, wasted paint and messes on the field that are hard to clean.

This wastes time and money, and makes the end result unsatisfactory. A good machine will run smoothly with an even, clean paint application and intuitive operation that makes the investment worth every cent.

Athletic field marking equipment available from SCT

We stock top-of-the-line field marking machines from internationally recognised and trusted brands in coating technology.

Graco LineLazer and LineDriver: top choices for large athletic field marking

Graco is a leading manufacturer of athletic field marking equipment. The high-pressure airless technology it uses for its field marking machines means lower paint consumption and clean, solid lines every time.

Its LineLazer and LineDriver models are top choices for large athletic field marking, making large jobs go faster while using much less paint.

A ride-on attachment – like the Graco LineDriver model – is a mounted unit that attaches to a line striper. It turns a manual, walk-behind line marker into a ride-on machine, significantly boosting efficiency.

The HS 3400: cost-effective surface marking

The HS 3400 is a cost-effective line marking option that’s accurate, reliable and easy to use. This petrol-operated airless line marker is an ideal choice for light-work field marking at a more affordable price point.

Tips for choosing field marking equipment

The correct field marking equipment will largely depend on your budget and the frequency of use, but there are other considerations when choosing the right machine for the job.

Ease of use

Most line markers are relatively easy to use for the operator and ease of use is usually a selling point but there are exceptions. Ride-on field markers, for example, require training to become proficient.

Variety of line widths

Not all field marking is straight lines of a single width; there can be a significant amount of variety. The line markers should be able to accommodate spray guns and tips that cover the variety of line widths required.

Size and frequency of use

The size of the field you need to mark plays a big role. Very big fields are often marked using ride-on machines. You should consider how often you need to mark or remark a field, and select the right machine for this frequency.

Variety of tasks

Do you need a machine solely for marking fields, or for roads, a parking lot or walkway markings as well? Most line markers can tackle all these jobs (and more), but more tasks means more wear and tear, which should inform your choice.

Power source

Pick the line marker with the most practical power source for your needs. Some field marking equipment is battery operated, which can be limiting, while others use petrol-powered engines.

Maintenance

Consider who will be maintaining the machine. If a groundskeeper will be doing it, find one that’s simpler and easy to maintain. If you’re happy to send it away for servicing, then this needn’t be a big concern.

At SCT, we specialise in top-of-the-line coating technologies including athletic field marking equipment in South Africa. Contact us for expert advice or to learn more about our customised spray and fluid handling solutions.