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Understanding the Design and Operation of Spray Foam Machines and Rigs

by Tyler P. A Passionate Blogger - Entertainment
If you are a contractor in the building and construction industry, it pays to invest in a versatile spray foam machine to handle spray foam projects.

If you often need to move your equipment from one project site to another, you might want to consider buying a spray rig. Through careful and thorough research it is possible to get spray rigs for sale or at highly discounted prices.

Before you buy a spray rig, it is important to consider your needs. What kinds of spray foam machines do you own? What types of spray foam machines are available? Is it better to buy air-driven, electric-powered, or hydraulic spray foam machines? Working with a trained technician can help you chose the best type of equipment for the types of projects you work on. Here are a few points to consider for each type of spray foam machine.

Air Driven Spray Foam Machines
If you are considering purchasing spray foam equipment online, air-driven spray foam machines are compact light-duty systems. They are designed to deliver up to 25 pounds of material in a minute, are most commonly used for low-level applications, and are the first choice for many entry-level contractors.

One of the attractions of air-driven spray foam machines is their low up-front cost. This makes them a natural choice for startup businesses that contract a few projects at any given time. Air-driven spray foam machines are lightweight in design, but they are not necessarily portable because they require relatively powerful air compression mechanisms.

As a company grows, it may become necessary to purchase larger machines that are capable of higher output.

Electric Powered Spray Foam Machines
Spray foam machines that are driven by an electric motor have become the most popular and widely-used machine. Contractors prefer them for their ease of operation, compact size, and easy portability. They are considered entry-level, mid-range equipment in terms of cost of acquisition and operational expenses.

Electric-powered spray foam machines can deliver up to 30 pounds of material per minute. Such capacity makes them ideal choices for mid-sized residential constructors and industrial construction firms.

Hydraulic Spray Foam Machines
Hydraulic spray foam machines are large-scale, industrial-level behemoths that are designed for heavy-duty operations and construction projects. Their output ranges between 30 to 50 pounds of material per minute. It only makes sense to invest in hydraulic-powered spray foam equipment if there is a guarantee that your company will be working on large commercial construction projects.

Due to their size and power, hydraulic spray machines require complex rigging systems. They are also more durable, and often last upwards of 10 years. So, even if they cost more at the outset, they offer a good return on investment (ROI) over time.

Periodic maintenance on hydraulic spray foam machines should be done once every two years. The need for replacement and repairs will depend on how it is used and the types of projects where it is used. Since they have a larger output per duty cycle, there is less wear and tear on parts and less need for replacement.

The size and power of the spray foam machine you need depends on the types of projects where you use it. There are also different advantages, costs, and maintenance issues associated with all types of spray foam equipment. Ensuring that your equipment is properly maintained will reduce upkeep costs and increase its functional use lifetime.

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