AsphaltPro’s 15 Top Products: Graco & Skip‑Line Launch ACCU‑BEAD Flow Sensor for Vehicle Striping Accuracy

This product was selected for the inaugural AsphaltPro’s 15 Top Products Feature.

Skip-Line® is a provider of data logging and precision control systems for road striping and surface marking. Since 1926, Graco® has been a provider of fluid handling systems and

components, offering solutions that enhance the performance and productivity of professionals in the construction, automotive and maintenance industries. March 28, 2025, the two partnered up to introduce a reflective bead application device for road striping operations: the ACCU-BEAD™ Flow Sensor for reflective road marking.

Commercial and subcontractors are aware of the need for a more efficient delivery system when it comes to getting reflective lines down for a state or other specifying agency. The ACCU-BEAD Flow Sensor is designed to eliminate the need for traditional load cells by providing real-time monitoring of glass bead flow rates. It integrates with Skip-Line’s DL-18 Data Logger and the Spec-Rite Online platform, to offer contractors complete visibility and control over their road marking materials and application processes.

The system allows operators to monitor and adjust bead flow rates for each individual gun. This capability ensures that application rates align with specs, reducing the need for costly rework and enhancing compliance with road safety regs.

Advantages of the ACCU-BEAD system include real-time data monitoring, enhanced spec compliance and seamless integration through the Spec-Rite Online platform.

Learn more at https://skipline.com/accu-bead/