Tips from the Experts
Jim Davidson
Jim Davidson is the Managing Partner at SprayWorks Equipment Group. He has 50 years of experience in the spray foam industry and has worked alongside many of the industry pioneers. Jim has designed and created industry equipment such as; Spraybot, Barrel Blazer, Roboliner and Polybot – among others.
John Davidson
John Davidson is the VP of Operations at SprayWorks Equipment Group and is an SPFA PCP Certified Roofing and Insulation Installer, Roofing and Insulation Project Manager, and Supplier Rep. With over 30 years of experience in the spray foam and polyurea industry, John brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience. He has worked on commercial and residential buildings, bridges and infrastructure.
Dave Penta
Dave Penta is the VP of Sales at SprayWorks Equipment Group. For the past 30+ years, Dave has worked with multiple industries including; commercial and residential buildings, along with spray foam and coatings systems.
Spray Foam for Soundproofing
Spray foam can be used for sound proofing! Spray foam causes sound to be absorbed rather than being reflected or transmitted, and prevents noise from entering spaces by blocking cracks and gaps. Open cell foam makes a great solution for soundproofing homes and...
How to Prevent Crystals from Forming in Your Hoses
Make sure there’s no crystals forming on your hose. The flush and remaining isocyanate will often separate over time, and despond upon a heated hoses’ expansion. To help prevent this, be sure to thoroughly flush the system and follow up with a second flush within 3-4...
Don’t run out of material in your transfer pump
When using your transfer pump a variety of issues can occur, the most common being running out of material. As soon as the pump runs out of material, it will cavitate from loss of fluid trying to pump air and most often run wild until the operator shuts it...
Electrical Connections
Often overlooked when owning and operating spray foam equipment, is the electrical system. Â When transporting to and from projects, the spray equipment takes its share of bumps and vibrations that can loosen electrical connections. I recommended rechecking all of the...
Weather Conditions
As seasons begin to change, it’s easy to overlook the still-frigid-nights with the sunny days. Temperatures fluctuate from day to night, even in the spring and summer, so I recommend keeping your material stored and warm overnight. Don’t let the sun fool you!
Making a Record of Your Parts
Proper part identification is extremely important to ensure you are receiving the correct part for your machine. If a part is ordered by the wrong number, the wrong part is shipped and extra shipping charges are incurred for returns. But more important than the extra...
How to Fix your Transfer Pump – Before you Replace it
PMC GHO, IPM OP series, Graco T2 Transfer Air motor performance After use, the transfer pump air motor starts operating sluggish and leaks air. This is generally due to deforming (wear) of the upper reversing spring and the upper air valve gasket. You can notice the...
Having quality equipment
When starting your own spray foam company, it is important to have high quality equipment from reputable manufacturers. Companies like PMC and Graco have products that are quality tested and built to last. By spending more money on quality equipment now or buying new...
Gun Cleaner for Minimizing Wear on Parts
Torching, picking, sanding, and wire brushing off the gun and related parts often does more damage than good. At best, it cleans the parts but accelerates service life by abrasive cleaning. Utilizing an effective gun cleaner to reduce excessive cleaning of parts is...
Growing your business
Networking is Key Whether you are new in the industry or a seasoned professional you should always network. Having and carrying business cards is a must. Handing them out at every meeting and event, like the Home & Garden Show or other local events, will help keep...