Titan 424-840 Glass Bead 12in 1 Gun With Hopper
Titan PowrLiner Glass Bead Dispensing System
Titan 424-840 Glass Bead 12in 1 Gun With Hopper is a professional first-gun bead dispensing kit for applying reflective glass beads over freshly sprayed markings. Its 12-inch dispenser and hopper support wide-line striping applications requiring enhanced nighttime visibility.
The hopper-fed system mechanically coordinates bead release with striping-gun actuation so beads fall onto wet paint immediately after application. It is a practical upgrade for crosswalks, stop lines, roadway markings and other reflective pavement-striping work.
| Detail | Technical / Commercial Information |
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| Product Overview | Genuine Titan PowrLiner glass-bead dispensing accessory identified in Titan documentation as the first-gun kit with hopper for a 12-inch line width. The complete system combines bead storage, delivery and mechanical dispensing hardware so reflective beads can be deposited directly onto freshly applied pavement-marking paint. |
| Function | Gravity-feeds reflective glass beads from the hopper to the dispenser box. When the associated striping gun is actuated, the bead-dispenser door is mechanically opened so beads are distributed onto the wet painted stripe. Embedding glass beads into fresh pavement-marking paint creates retroreflective markings that return vehicle-headlight illumination toward approaching drivers. |
| Industrial Applications | Designed for professional reflective pavement marking where glass beads are applied immediately after the paint. The 12-inch dispensing width is particularly useful for wide markings such as crosswalk bars, stop lines, roadway markings, airport/runway striping and other traffic-control applications requiring broader bead coverage and improved nighttime visibility. |
| Accurate Compatible Titan Machines | Titan documentation lists 424-840 within PowrLiner accessory systems, including hydraulic PowrLiner families such as 4900/4950, 6900/6950 and 8900/8950 generations. It is also documented in accessory listings for later PowrLiner platforms including 3500/3500S, 4500 and 5500. Mounting requirements vary by machine generation, so the correct bracket and hardware arrangement must be confirmed for the exact PowrLiner. |
| Accurate Part Number | 424-840 — Titan Bead Dispenser, 1st Gun Kit with Hopper, 12-inch line width. It is the primary 12-inch one-gun hopper package. Do not confuse it with 424-841, the related second-gun 12-inch bead-dispenser accessory, or with the narrower 4-to-6-inch bead-dispenser configurations. |
| Compatible Parts & Assemblies | The 424-840 system includes the hopper, 12-inch gravity-fed dispenser assembly and the hoses, linkage, clamps and mounting hardware required for its basic dispensing system. Quick-connect/swivel connections support removal when glass beads are not required. Some PowrLiner generations require a machine-specific bead-dispenser mounting bracket, such as the appropriate bracket arrangement for the 3500/3500S platform. |
| Related Parts Commonly Serviced Together | Inspect the bead hopper, bead-delivery hose, 12-inch dispenser box, slide plate, dispenser door, linkage, quick-connect fittings, clamps and mounting brackets together. Also inspect the associated striping gun, gun actuator and paint-tip setup because correct mechanical synchronization and alignment between paint application and bead release are important for consistent bead embedment. |
| Common Problems Solved | Adds controlled reflective-bead application to a compatible PowrLiner instead of requiring beads to be distributed separately after striping. Correct setup helps reduce uneven bead coverage, missed areas and inconsistent embedment. The adjustable dispensing mechanism allows contractors to regulate bead flow while mechanical gun linkage coordinates bead release with the painted line. |
| Use with Coating Systems | Designed to dispense compatible reflective glass beads onto freshly applied traffic and pavement-marking coatings rather than pump paint itself. Bead type, application rate and embedment should be matched to the pavement-marking material and project specification. The bead dispenser must be aligned with the paint stripe so beads land while the coating remains sufficiently wet for proper retention. |
| OEM & Brand Information | Genuine Titan Tool PowrLiner line-striping accessory. Titan identifies 424-840 as the first-gun 12-inch bead-dispenser kit with hopper. The related 424-841 accessory is used when an additional 12-inch dispenser is required for a second-gun arrangement. Titan also offers narrower bead-dispensing equipment for typical 4-to-6-inch line applications. |
| Commercial Benefits | The 424-840 allows striping contractors to paint and apply reflective media in a coordinated pass, improving workflow on jobs requiring retroreflective markings. Its 12-inch coverage makes it especially useful beyond standard narrow parking stripes, while the hopper-fed design supports sustained bead supply for crosswalks, stop bars, roadway and other high-visibility pavement-marking contracts. |
Contractor Selection Insight
Choose 424-840 when your primary gun needs bead coverage for markings up to 12 inches wide and you need the hopper system as part of the setup. For a second 12-inch dispensing position, verify 424-841 rather than purchasing another primary kit blindly. Contractors mainly striping conventional 4-to-6-inch lines should compare Titan's narrower bead-dispenser options before selecting the 12-inch system.
FAQ Section
Quick answers for contractors selecting the Titan 424-840 system for reflective pavement-marking work.
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