The Newly Redesigned 520 Spray Foam Rig by CPi

March 18th, 2010

Always at the forefront of the spray foam industry, CPi, the leaders in spray foam rig manufacturing, are rolling out their newly designed 520 Rig. The 520 Rig from CPi is one of the most popular rigs, with its high performance equipment built into a tight 20′ tag-a-long frame. The 520 rig gives contractors complete freedom when choosing the type of equipment they desire. Everything from the Graco E-20 up to the Graco H-50 is easily handled by the 520 Rig. The 520 features a 40 kW diesel generator, capacity for three sets of material and can support up to 410′ of Graco heated hose.

Updating a classic
The 520 has been part of CPi’s family of rigs from the very beginning and has recently gone through a reconstruction. The 520 rig has been redesigned to be a safer, higher capacity and more efficient rig. The original 520 rig featured two set capacities, a rear mounted 40 kW diesel generator and compressor, and a set of barn-doors. The new 520 rig has increased its material handling to three sets, the generator and compressor have been moved to the front to provide a more balanced and better towing rig, and the barn doors have been replaced by a rear ramp with direct and easier access to loading and unloading your chemicals.

Take a look inside the new design of the 520 foam rig from CPi

The improvements to the 520 rig have once again provided the 520 with a unique fit into the spray foam marketplace with its ability to deliver the highest levels of performance in one of the smallest trailers available to the industry. The price on the 520 rig will remain the same, with a well-equipped unit starting in the mid $50’s.

Spray Foam Rigs from CPi
CPi has been providing spray foam rigs to the polyurethane foam industry for the past 10 years and has become a leader and pioneer in the manufacturing, quality, and innovation of spray foam rigs. We currently provide eight different stock configurations which include the industry’s smallest spray foam unit, the Freedom Spiider II. Our rigs can be built to handle custom and unique situations; no rig is too custom for CPi. Come to CPi for your next spray foam rig purchase and you will be certain to have your business realized.

Always at the forefront of the spray foam industry, CPi, the leaders in spray foam rig manufacturing, are rolling out their newly designed 520 Rig. The 520 Rig from CPi is one of the most popular rigs, with its high performance equipment built into a tight 20′ tag-a-long frame. The 520 rig gives contractors complete freedom when choosing the type of equipment they desire. Everything from the Graco E-20 up to the Graco H-50 is easily handled by the 520 Rig. The 520 features a 40 kW diesel generator, capacity for three sets of material and can support up to 410′ of Graco heated hose.

Updating a classic
The 520 has been part of CPi’s family of rigs from the very beginning and has recently gone through a reconstruction. The 520 rig has been redesigned to be a safer, higher capacity and more efficient rig. The original 520 rig featured two set capacities, a rear mounted 40 kW diesel generator and compressor, and a set of barn-doors. The new 520 rig has increased its material handling to three sets, the generator and compressor have been moved to the front to provide a more balanced and better towing rig, and the barn doors have been replaced by a rear ramp with direct and easier access to loading and unloading your chemicals.

Take a look inside the new design of the 520 foam rig from CPi

The improvements to the 520 rig have once again provided the 520 with a unique fit into the spray foam marketplace with its ability to deliver the highest levels of performance in one of the smallest trailers available to the industry. The price on the 520 rig will remain the same, with a well-equipped unit starting in the mid $50’s.

Spray Foam Rigs from CPi
CPi has been providing spray foam rigs to the polyurethane foam industry for the past 10 years and has become a leader and pioneer in the manufacturing, quality, and innovation of spray foam rigs. We currently provide eight different stock configurations which include the industry’s smallest spray foam unit, the Freedom Spiider II. Our rigs can be built to handle custom and unique situations; no rig is too custom for CPi. Come to CPi for your next spray foam rig purchase and you will be certain to have your business realized.

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Solvents, Cleaners, and Lubricants for Spray Foam

March 11th, 2010


Your equipment has likely been put through a lot of work. CPi offers an assortment of chemicals to help clean, repair, and keep your equipment running smoothly and efficiently. Also, for some the changing weather can mean a slow down in their spraying, but cleaning and properly storing equipment is made easy through the choices found at CPi. There are three main categories of chemicals that CPi provides: solvents, cleaners, and lubricants.

Solvents: NMP
Solvents are the most potent group of chemicals supplied from by CPi. NMP is recommended for the tougher cleaning jobs. NMP is best suited for soaking equipment components that have cured foam or crystallized/hardened ISO on them. NMP will quickly remove the most resilient dirt and material from all metal surfaces. When applied to liquid ISO, NMP will cause a gelling of the product, making it much less effective. It is important to wear protective gloves and eyewear when working with NMP. Visit our online store to get pricing and order NMP.

Cleaners: Glycol Ether
Glycol Ether is perfect for the day-to-day cleaning of your gun. Glycol Ether is a low cost and simple to use chemical that works well with uncured/fresh ISO and resin. It has great wetting and coupling properties that help to break down the foam chemical bond and keep the material from adhering to your gun’s components. Glycol Ether does not suffer from the gelling characteristics of NMP when exposed to raw ISO. Alternately, Glycol Ether does not break down the hardened ISO and cured foam as well as NMP. To get more information such as pricing and to order Glycol Ether click here.

Lubricants: DOP and TSL
DOP and TSL fluid keep your equipment lubricated and operating smoothly. These two chemicals are very similar, with the biggest difference being that DOP is recommended for large volume applications and TSL is better suited for use inside your proportioner. DOP has many uses, such as flushing your heated hose lines to prevent ISO crystallization, filling your dip tubes when storing your transfer pumps, and filling your hose and equipment when storing for long periods of time. TSL is used in Graco’s Reactor proportioners to help lubricate and protect the proportioning pumps. Each can be found online at CPi’s store with the DOP here and TSL here.

To learn more about all of the products and recommended uses of the various chemicals offered by CPi, please contact your local service center.

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Understanding R-Value

March 4th, 2010


R-Value has long been part of the building and construction industry as the measure of thermal performance of a structure. It has been a long-held belief that higher R-Value is the same as more efficient building insulation. Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) has changed some of the most common beliefs associated with R-Value. There are many places online that discuss the R-Value “Myth” or “Fairy Tale”. Before talking about the “Myth” and “Fairy Tale” argument given by some, CPi would like to give brief definitions of two important terms:

Conduction: transfer of thermal energy between neighboring molecules in a solid substance such as insulation.

Convection: transfer of air molecules through insulation and ultimately the building envelope.

R-Value is a measure of a material’s resistance to heat transfer. The R-Value test performed under the guidelines of ASTM C518 takes into account the resistance of all three heat transfer mechanisms: conduction, convection and radiation; however, convection is given only minor consideration. Unwanted convection through the building envelope is the biggest contributor to energy loss.

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Spray Foam Rig Best Practices and Safety

March 3rd, 2010

CPi has worked very hard over the years to become an industry leader in the production of spray foam rigs for the SPF community. We are constantly striving for new designs, engineering improvements and optimizing their performance. CPi understands that building the most professional looking, diverse and high-end performance spray foam rigs does not mean much if the rig is not safely and properly engineered. To complete the unmatched care and concern delivered by our manufacturing department we would also like to take this week and give some insight into the best practices for towing your spray foam rigs.

There are a number of important things to remember and understand to make towing your rig safe and comfortable. We will take a look at the following areas:

  • The Tow Vehicle
  • Determining Your Rig’s Gross Trailer Weight
  • Driving Tips and Recommendations

There are many other aspects to rig loading and towing that are important to understand when handling your spray foam rig. Visit www.sherline.com to learn more on other rig loading and towing topics not covered here.

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Top 10 questions to ask when buying a spray foam rig

February 26th, 2010

There are many questions that should be asked when it comes to making the purchase of a spray foam rig from any manufacturer.  Very few manufacturer can provide everything your spray foam rig should have, CPi works every day to ensure that we can provide you every detail your spray foam rig should have.

Here is a top 10 list of questions that you should be sure to ask your choosen supplier when making a choice to buy a foam rig.

  1. Does the rig appear professional and well designed?
  2. Does the rig have an H.I.T. refrigerated air dryer to cool air and prevent moisture in your air lines?
  3. Is the foam rig insulated?
  4. Is the spray foam rig at least 7ft 8in in height to alloweasy pump removal and material handling?
  5. Does the the spray foam rig have an all-inclusive source for warranty and support?
  6. Is the foam rig constructed with 8-inch double I-beams and support studs on 16-inch centers for rigid, lasting durability?
  7. Will you have a proper work and storage area in the new rig?
  8. Is the equipment in the rig secured and fastened down to withstand all driving conditions?
  9. Has the rig been engineered with properly rated, dual axle support for the handling of selected equipment and materials?
  10. Does the rig have a closeable hose door?

To view a Spray Foam Rig Buyers Guide with these questions and more take a look here.

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Tax Credits for Home Owners and Builders

February 22nd, 2010

With the recent thrust from the highest levels of government, the demand for more energy efficient and environmentally friendly structures has never been as great as it is now. Most know of the $1,500 tax rebate available to home owners who make energy efficient upgrades; however, there is a wide range of other rebates, incentives and credits available throughout the country. This week, CPi would like to give our readers access to the growing world of both Federal and State incentives for the use of renewable and efficient products such as spray foam insulation.

The ranges of programs available are quite diverse and beneficial for those who take advantage of them. Programs available to consumers, builders, architects, and more are already many and are growing almost daily throughout all levels of government, from the federal level down to the local. Trying to keep up with and research the large number of opportunities out there can be a daunting task, so CPi has put together a list of the most common incentives, as well as a collection of sites that will help you in finding which programs are available to you.

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CPi’s Basic Tool List Recommendations

February 22nd, 2010

There are many tools and items needed that are often overlooked by applicators in our industry. CPi has put together a simple list that contains the 44 most commonly needed tools for applicators.

The time and money that can be saved from having a can of carburetor cleaner in your rig can be substantial. You can read through all 44 items that CPi recommends here.

If you have any other questions about what you should have on your rig or should look out for, please contact us at 330-861-5200.

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Lead Generation Websites

February 22nd, 2010

As a spray foam applicator, you can register with a number of websites to get your company exposed to many consumers searching the web for spray foam insulation. The following three sites are the most focused and highly visited when it comes to consumers searching for spray foam insulation.


www.FindSprayFoamApplicators.com

This site is the most targeted website for contractors to get leads from consumers. The site is available to contractors to register for FREE and get their businesses listed and in front of the demands and needs of consumers. The site offers the ability to search by state or by zip code. FindSprayFoamContractors.com is a new and powerful site that lets you get targeted and direct leads right from the consumer. Take a look at the site here and sign up here.
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