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.
Choosing the Best Screen Mesh for Spray Foam Applications
What’s the best way to go when choosing a screen? While Machine and Spray Gun Screens come in 80, 60, and 40 mesh, we suggest 60 or 40 mesh screens. That way it reduces filter clogging when working with polyurethane foam and polyurea!
Insulating Ductwork with Spray Foam
You can use Spray Foam around Ductwork! Spray foam can insulate ducts, fill gaps and cracks, and improve HVAC efficiency while preventing condensation. Just prep the surface, clean the ducts, seal all joints and make sure you’re in a well-ventilated and temperature...
Importance of Greasing Your Transfer Pump
Always grease your transfer pumps before putting them into your material drum. By pre-greasing the pump, you make it much easier to swap drums and don’t risk damaging the pump when it won’t come out of the drum!
When to Perform Maintenance Checks
Avoid unnecessary down time by performing maintenance checks before you start your day. It is easier to perform these checks while the system is cool and pressure free. Taking this step saves you downtime later if something was wrong.
Using New Spray Foam Material
When using new material, always check the manufacturer's SDS for recommendations on spraying. Every material sprays differently in different environments and by following recommendations provided, you will be able to spend less time making adjustments and increase...
The Right Transfer Pump
Having the right transfer pump for your material is important for success. Not all pumps are the same. When looking at transfer pumps, look for a pump that can handle the materials you use, is easy to clean and can fit into the drum size you need. When in doubt, check...
Keeping Material Warm
Why should you keep your material warm? Quick and simple: Cold material is unusable. When it’s cold it thickens and damages your equipment. The best way to prevent this is using a drum warmer or insulation/barrel jacket. Using these stocked in your building or rig...
Cleaning your Rig to Save Money
How often do you give your rig a good thorough cleaning? You should do a thorough cleaning and inspection a few times a year. Taking the time to clean your rig from top to bottom will help you see any regular wear and tear from use and be able to...
How to test an FTS Wire
Perform Equipment Shutdown Procedures. Disconnect FTS cable at proportioner. ​Test with ohmmeter between pins of cable connector. ​If cable fails test, Repair Fluid Temperature Sensor (FTS)​Disconnect FTS Cable ​ Pins Result 1 to 2...
Filtering Chemical
Long ago (maybe 45 years) my old company evolved mostly into a spray foam roofing contractor from just an insulator. Because of the iso particles and small size screens, and yes, not doing a good job of sealing the iso drums. This was always a recipe for a pile of...