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How to Bid to Win Residential Spray Foam Insulation Projects
Placing a bid is a slippery slope; bid too high and you price yourself out of reach, bid too low and leave yourself vulnerable in the event of a mishap which all too often leads to cutting corners, delays and having to go back to the client asking for more money. While word of mouth is such an effective tool in residential work, accuracy is as critical to longevity as the profits that sustain your business.
Continue readingProduct Review: Graco T3 Transfer Pump
The Graco T3 Transfer Pump is the newest Transfer Pump from Graco, Inc. This quiet 3:1 pump can accommodate low ceiling heights at only 50.3″ and low weight at only 22 lbs.
Continue readingSprayWorks Selects Innovative Student Scholarship Winner
Florida Senior, Erich Periman, Selected for Chemical Science Scholarship
Canton, OH – March 6, 2019 – SprayWorks is proud to announce the winner of the first annual James Davidson Innovative Student Scholarship, Florida native Erich Periman. The scholarship is named after SprayWorks Equipment Group owner, James Davidson.
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How to Set Up and Operate your Barrel Blazer 55 Gallon Drum Heater
In this YouTube video tutorial, our latest Fix-It Friday shows you how to set up and operate your Barrel Blazer drum heater. Barrel Blazers are an ideal solution for a 55 gallon drum heater.
New Spray Robot Revolutionizes Coatings & SPF
Precision Material Application Becomes Possible with Coaterbot
Canton, OH – February 5, 2019 – SprayWorks Equipment Group is proud to announce its new invention, the Coaterbot. Created by long-time Polyurethanes equipment inventor and founder of a 4th generation company – James Davidson created the Coaterbot to cover a broader spectrum of material applications.
Continue readingHow to Handle Spray Foam Insulation Barrel Sets
Two-component spray foam systems, for sprayed-in-place or spray-on polyurethane foam insulation blends, are primarily packaged in steel 55 gallon barrels and distributed by their weight in volume as a paired set.
A paired set is two barrels consisting of one “A” side (Activator/Isocyanate) and one “R” side (Resin/Polyol) ranging in a combined liquid weight from 970 lb to 1050 lb. It should be noted that in many instances the components are referred to as “A” and “B,” respectively.
How Are the Spray Foam Systems Produced?
In general, the spray foam systems are produced having at minimum six months shelf-life within the original unopened barrel. Stored between 60° and 75° F (15° – 24° C check manufacturer SDS for temperatures), they do not require additives, but “B” sides may require mixing and/or continual agitation.
The barrel colors vary between blenders. As a result of the highly reactive nature of the two components, cross contamination of the barrels must be avoided. A standard procedure in spray foam rigs to identify each side component by color is often used where red identifies the “A” side and blue identifies the “B” side.
Continue readingHow to Choose a Spray Foam Rig: A Brief Guide for 2024
Spray foam insulation companies work in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings using specialized equipment. Applying spray foam lets contractors create a seamless layer of insulation that seals cracks and gaps, which leads to lower energy consumption and a number of other benefits.
With the application of spray foam, property owners gain many benefits including improved energy efficiency, lower utility bills, better air quality, noise reduction, and more. There is a significant demand for these services, so starting your own spray foam business is a great way to fill the need. Doing so requires knowledge of the industry, of course, and this starts with knowing how to choose a spray rig.
Continue readingHow to Choose a Spray Gun Based on your Project Needs
Spray Guns Worth Mentioning
An essential part of Polyurethane application is having the right gun. In this article, we review the top seven types of Polyurethane applications, which gun is best, and why you should consider them for your next project.
Roof & Wall Insulation
Virtually any spray gun will work great for roofing and wall insulation. The Graco Fusion line is a popular choice, along with the PMC Air Purge line. Click here for more options.
How Much Spray Foam Per Minute are you Spraying?
Pounds per minute of spray foam can be determined by 4 factors.
- What spray foam machine you are using vs the output it is designed to perform?
- What pressure is the spray foam being sprayed?
- What spray tip or mixing chamber is being used to spray the spray foam?
- How much spray foam can the spray foam mechanic consistently control given the spray foam application?