HFO vs. HFC Blowing Agents: What Are the Differences?

HFC stands for hydrofluorocarbon, and is a mix of hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon atoms. There are some issues with HFCs, which have led to many companies transitioning to HFOs. When you compare HFO vs. HFC, and realize the benefits of HFOs, you’ll learn how to avoid the dangers of HFCs and keep your operations compliant. 

At SprayWorks Equipment, we are proud to offer an HFO foam, an environmentally friendly alternative to the regular closed-cell spray foam. With over 100 years of experience, we are ready to provide you with cost-efficient and reliable solutions like these.

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The Right Transfer Pump

Transfer Pump in drumHaving 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 your material against the transfer pump manual. This will help you identify proper ratio, cycles per gallon, psi and other important factors.

How to Minimize SPF Material Waste

Guide for Selecting Roof Coating Spray Equipment

With roofing in high demand, it is essential to address any particular roofing issues to provide customers with the long-lasting protection they require for their substantial investment. A common question asked in the commercial roofing realm is, “What is the best type of roof coating to use?” The answer varies based on the factors being considered. 

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2021 Guide to Expanding your Business with your Spray Foam Equipment

If you own a spray foam business, you have likely invested in a rig. This gives you a central location for easily transporting all of your service equipment regardless of what your customer’s needs might be. However, it is just as likely that in your business operations you have encountered customers who need other services performed, ones you simply cannot help out with as you are missing the needed equipment which could be supplemented to your rig’s collective. If you just had a few more pieces of equipment, you could potentially offer multiple other commonly requested residential services, supplementing your business model’s array of services.  

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Tips for Cold Weather Spray Foam Insulation

With more customers requesting insulation installs for their residences and businesses, contractors are increasingly interested in finding out more about the application of spray foam. Many realized the benefits of spray foam insulation for cold weather as the frigid temperatures set in, resulting in calls to contractors who need to figure out how to maintain their foam product in temperatures not conducive to its operation and storage.

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Weight vs Volume When Mixing

Spray foam material is packaged, sold and shipped on the basis of weight. Therefore, in order to figure the volume of a product packaged in the drum, converting the weight of the product within the drum into gallons is required. To do so, the specific gravity or weight per gallon of material is required information. There is likely to be a difference between manufactures, so confirm with the product supplier to provide this info or if a scale is available, weigh the container first. Specific Gravity and per gallon weight of the liquid for some manufactures are provided on the SDS or product data sheet (formerly MSDS).
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