Benefits of an electric line marking unit for airports

When looking for line marking equipment, consider electric units too, as they offer benefits you might not have thought of. As performant as gas-driven units, electric line markers are free of fumes, noise and vibrations. Discover all the benefits.

Electrification in general is increasing quickly, in both households and industry. While planes themselves are still primarily running on fuel, airports have definitely begun embracing the electrification of their ground vehicles and machinery. Utility vehicles and indoor transport means are increasingly electrically driven. So why not look at switching to electric for your maintenance equipment too? 

Same performance, more comfort

Line marking unit portfolios are increasingly including electric versions, and the quality of these machines is in no way inferior to their gas-driven counterparts. On top of that, electric line marking units have some unique benefits to offer!

• Comply with regulations prohibiting the use of fuel engines
  Internal or external regulations mean there may be restrictions on using gas-driven or noisy machinery in specific areas of an airport. Health or safety restrictions in enclosed or small areas are just some of the elements that make planning line marking operations even more complex. Many of those restrictions don’t apply when using electrically driven equipment, as it is noise- and fume-free and doesn’t cause vibrations.

• Use a single unit for indoor and outdoor line marking 
  Working with an electric line marking unit has benefits if you are considering acquiring only one unit for different airport areas. On top of its advantages for indoor use, its performance makes it a perfect piece of equipment for outdoor use too. Look for units that have double battery capacity and integrated chargers for maximum autonomy and ease of use.

• Improve operators’ wellbeing using a no-emission solution
  Choosing an electric line marking unit means you don’t have a combustion engine. No combustion means no fumes, no nasty smells or risk of contaminating specific goods. That’s a big plus for operators working indoors or in small areas, or where safety reasons mean gas engines can’t be used. 

• Enjoy the sound of silence
  No noise and no reverberation mean you can mark lines without risking your operators’ health or disturbing passengers, personnel or anyone else. And you can work 24/7, as you don’t risk breaching noise regulations, for example at night. This ticks boxes in terms of comfort, ergonomics and flexibility! 

• Create cleaner lines with a no-vibration unit
  The lack of vibrations is another benefit when working with an electric line marking unit, as you can mark even clearer lines and obtain a flawless result. When you connect walk-behind models with an electric ride-on attachment,  you increase the speed and the accuracy of line marking even more.

• Make your vehicle fleet greener
  More and more airports have set specific goals to make operations more sustainable. Such sustainability requirements might also be issued by regulatory bodies or local authorities. Electrifying your line striping units can make a modest but meaningful contribution to reaching those sustainability goals. 

The electric LineLazer^® ES series has some attractive benefits

Graco’s LineLazer ES units are free of fumes and make no noise. Perfect for working on indoor airport areas: the comfort and wellbeing of operators and passengers increase when line marking is quiet and emission-free. Because the units don’t have a vibrating engine, the accuracy increases even more.