After you’ve decided to buy or build your spray foam insulation rig, you want to figure out how to equip your trailer to maximize your financial investment appropriately.

The first things to consider are how you’ll utilize your rig and what you’ll be spraying. Are you a commercial/industrial specialist who deals with big jobs spraying air barrier systems and roofs? Or a specialist concentrating on spray foam insulation and possibly spray foam roofings?

POWERING YOUR SPRAY FOAM RIG: IS BIGGER BETTER?
Determining your requirement for adequate, dependable electrical power to operate your compressor and proportioner, plus work lights and other equipment, will help you determine the ideal size of your compressor and generator. Alternatives vary from smaller, electric units, to gas compressors and generators, up to diesel generators combined with electric compressors for large-scale industrial tasks.

Although it’s generally great advice not to buy more than you need when it comes to power, it’s essential to think big and ensure you have all the power you’ll need,” states Sales associate Chad Faught with AremorThane. Otherwise, you might be disappointed and require to update earlier rather than later.”

GENERATOR SIZE
FOUR-STEPS TO DETERMINE THE RIGHT SIZE GENERATOR:
1: Make a list of system parts and their peak load requirements in watts.
2: Add up the wattage requirements of the system components
3: Multiply the overall wattage by 1.25 to determine kVA (kilovolt amperes).
4: Choose a generator size that amounts to or greater than the identified kVA.
Note: Always usage proportioner power cables that satisfy or go beyond the kVA requirement. Failure to do so will cause voltage variations that can harm electrical equipment.

TRAILER CONFIGURATIONS.
BASIC VS. GOOSE-NECK.
Next, consider what kind of rig will best meet your requirements. A trailer can be pulled by virtually any truck, whereas a gooseneck-style trailer needs a truck equipped to handle a fifth wheel. Gooseneck trailers can deal with bigger loads but are also more difficult to maneuver, particularly in tight areas.

” It’s essential to make certain your rig has an appropriate frame and axles strong enough to safely handle the loads you’ll be bringing when it’s filled– particularly when traveling on rough roads or terrain often discovered on job websites,” adds Faught. “It ought to also be designed to safely run at less than optimum load levels, for instance, when returning from a job without complete drums of product.”.

Also, think about the truck’s total vehicle weight rating ( s) you’ll use to pull your trailer. When the truck’s weight is included in the gross weight ranking, you may discover the truck can’t securely or lawfully carry as much weight as you had planned.

TRAILER DOORS.
BARN-STYLE VS. RAMP-STYLE.
Door configuration is also crucial to think about. Barn-style doors make it possible for easy material drum loading with a forklift; they work well in tight areas and permit the doors to remain cleaner and out of the mud than a ramp-style door.

Ramp-style doors make it possible for easy material drum managing for those who do not have a forklift and enable easy entry by removing the step up. If you don’t intend on using a forklift any time soon, then ramp-style doors might be just what you need for simple gain access to.

Spray rig safety equipment.

SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS.
When deciding how to equip your rig, make certain to include safety functions to protect yourself, your employees, and your rig. Fire extinguishers, an emergency eyewash station, and a detailed, well-stocked first-aid package are all needed items. Also, well-constructed material bracing will guarantee drums of material are safe and protected while your trailer remains in movement. Electrical codes must constantly be followed, and wires need to be run inside the channel to prevent damage and minimize fire danger.

Purchasing or constructing out a spray foam rig is a huge financial investment. Careful preparation and considering how you work will help you optimize your investment by ensuring your trailer is tailored to fulfill your requirements now and in the future, as your service grows. Contact ArmorThane today if you would like to purchase a spray from rig for you or your company.