Got Dirty Power?

Do you feel like you go through more motor control boards than mix chambers? Have you allocated a large portion of your retirement investment into Graco stock?

Dirty power is the major culprit leading to fried motor control boards. Better defined, dirty power is any power source with voltage fluctuations. Graco states that their Reactors will operate between 190 and 260 volts, though a more cautious contractor should consider the lower and upper limits to be 200 and 250 volts. Minor voltage surges and shortages will cause an E25 or E26 error code (high or low line voltage), though a major surge will blow the in rush limiter which renders the motor control board useless. 

Graco Reactor Motor Board

Dirty power can come in the form of brown shore power, an out of spec generator or even from using the incorrect compressor. Covering this in reverse order:

• Picking the incorrect compressor could be detrimental as an off the shelf unit draws 3 times its full amp load each and every time the motor starts up. The proper compressor option would be a  continuous run unit, which does not shut the motor off and back on with the air demand. Instead either unloading heads or modulators allow the motor to remain in motion which  eliminates excessive startup amp draw.
• Spray foam rigs need to correctly calculate amp usage prior to picking a generator. A contractor should add up the full load amperage draw of all equipment and then pick a generator that will handle this load at 80% of prime power. I always like to prepare for the future too, so if you have plans to expand to a dual proportioner rig, make sure you have the extra amps available.
• Shore power can be a mixed bag and while it does save on fuel, you run the risk of having to replace a board. Shore power itself may not be culprit, but too many other contractors over loading temporary panels can result in damaging fluctuations.

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The Future of the Spray Foam Rig is Coming...

We will be unveiling the "Future of the Spray Foam Rig" at the 2013 SPFA SprayFoam Convention & Expo. Be sure to sign up here to find out more on the Future of the Spray Foam Rig.

For more information on the SPFA SprayFoam Convention & Expo 2013 call us toll-free at 1-888-CJSpray or head over the CJSpray.com

Up and Running at the ICAA Convention & Tradeshow

Polyurethane / Spray Foam Truck and Trailer Showcase Videos

Check out our YouTube Channel for a few brand new videos on our 16', 20', 28' Gooseneck and Box Truck turn-key spray foam rigs.

 

We've also got a ton of information over at our Mobile Spray Foam Rig homepage here.

Insulation Contractors Association of America Convention and Trade Show

 

CJ Spray is heading out to the 2012 ICAA (Insulation Contractors Association of America) Convention and Trade Show in Dallas this week with our 16' self-contained custom built spray foam rig. The show runs from October 4th - 6th at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. If you're going to be there be sure to connect with us and check out the CJ Spray booth!

For more information on the show -  including event schedule and registration, check out the official website at here.

Graco Probler P2 Elite Plural-Component Spray Gun

Graco Probler P2 (Glascraft) Plural-Component Air-Purge Gun

For high output spray polyurethane foam and polyurea applications

The P2 elite:

• Allows use of additional accessories
• Alternate side block hose routings
• Allows filters to be easily removed

Looking for Probler P2 parts? We have all parts in stock and ready to ship. View and/or download our Probler P2 Parts List Poster then refer to our Order Form and give us a call (toll-free) at 1-888-CJSpray for easy Probler P2 Gun and parts ordering!

With long-life mix chamber and durable side seals, Fusion guns are designed to reduce maintenance and downtime, and provide a better mix.

The Probler P2 Gun is lightweight and easy to maneuver – even in difficult spraying positions. Its double piston design provides more than 300 pounds (136 kg) of triggering force – much more than a smaller piston diameter. The Probler P2 reduces maintenance, increases spraying uptime and is easy to use
Features:

• Easy daily maintenance
• Responsive trigger action
• Easy-to-replace mix chamber insert
• Anti-crossover design virtually eliminates possibility
  of material entering the air piston
• Ergonomic handle and balanced design

*Many different Probler Configurations available and ready to ship. Call us toll-free for specific Probler P2 configurations, questions and discounted pricing.

Graco Fusion AP Foam Spray Guns

With long-life mix chamber and durable side seals, Fusion guns are designed to reduce maintenance and downtime, and provide a better mix.

Features:

• Easy air-blast tip cleaning reduces build-up and tip clogging.
• Long-lasting side seals means less downtime for maintenance
• Quick-release fluid housing - lets you easily change the mix chambers without tools
• Hand-tightened front cap – no tools needed to clean and maintain seals and mix chamber
• Ergonomic handle

Looking for Fusion AP parts? We have all parts in stock and ready to ship. Download our Fusion AP Parts List Poster and Order Form then give us a call (toll-free) at 1-888-CJSpray for easy Fusion AP Gun and parts ordering!

Spray Foam Professional Magazine

Look out for our 2-page spread in the new issue of Spray Foam Professional Magazine.
Printed magazine ships soon. View the advertisement here

 

Custom Built 30' Spray Foam Trailer

 

CJ Spray custom built this 30 ft turn-key spray foam trailer

some of the features include:

Dual Breathable Fresh Air System

Screw Air Compressor

Dual Hydraulic Graco Reactors

410 feet of hose (x2)

Pallet load with 16 capacity drums (at 55 gallons)

 

 Refrigerated / air-conditioned Air Ride suspension
turn-key mobile spray trailer

 

Separate generator storage room for this
powerful 65 kW WinPower generator

For more information on this Turn-Key Spray Foam Rig, or other
CJ Spray Mobile Spray Foam Trailers, call us toll-free at 1-888-CJSpray.
We also have a ton of information online at CJSpray.com:
Turn-Key Spray Foam Rig (View our full-line of Mobile Spray Foam Rigs)
Mobile Spray Rig Configurator (Build your own Spray Rig, Price and Print)
Mobile Spray Rig Brochure (Informative 16-page PDF)

28 foot Gooseneck Mobile Spray Foam Rig

CJ Spray just shipped out another 28ft Gooseneck Trailer. 

 These trailers are selling fast! 

Fully insulated white board walls and ceiling

with white aluminum trim accent for professional

fit and finish. 48" curb side door with louver installed,
hose hatch and rear swinging barn doors.

 

Features include Diamond Plate floor in spray room,
heated hose wrap and triple barrel brace to hold
three sets of material.

 

Airtronic Heating System

 

Galvanized Steel Work Bench

Graco H-40 Reactor

 

Separate Generator Room

 

Give us a call (toll-free) at 1-888-CJSpray to learn 

more about our mobile spray rigs today!

Build your own rig with our easy to use configurator at CJSpray.com/buildmyrig
Get immediate pricing, then save and print your configuration. 

Portable Cart Mounted Reactor

 

Portable package ideal for mobile jobs

 

30" x 60" Cart for easy maneuvering in hallways and doorjams

Caster style wheels with breaks

 

Two storage compartments

 

3-Stage Dessicant Air Dryer

 

Features:

• Optional manifild and heated hose circulation kits
• Integrated hose wrap
• Integrated breathable hose wrap
• Integrated air regulators
• Integrated fork pockets

 

Up to 300 ft of hose

Turn-Key Mobile Spray Rig for Spraying Tanks

  

CJ Spray has just shipped this Mobile Spray Rig featuring Graco XP70 Feed pumps, Agitator, 65 KW Generator and Kaeser 20 HP Screw Compressor.

 This trailer is for spraying 2-part urethane on tanks.

Graco Reactor E-30i and E-XP2i Integrated Proportioning System

Proven Quality. Leading Technology. E-30i and E-XP2i Reactor
A complete system for polyurethane foam or polyurea applications, the integrated series of Reactor proportioning systems combines an electric Reactor and a diesel generator into one package. Complete turnkey models are also available with an integrated air compressor.

Look what the integrated system can do for you:
• Saves diesel fuel costs – on average of $7,000 annually*
• Improves productivity – with advanced, easy to use controls
• Eliminates guesswork – the system is totally engineered and tested by Graco
• Eliminates costly power issues – associated with shore power and low cost generators
• Start spraying sooner – with improved heating capacity
• Improves spray performance – with consistent pressure at the gun
• Saves time – it’s easy to install into a spray rig since it’s prewired with components already selected and installed
• Reduces fuel costs even more – compact, portable design fits into a smaller trailer and a smaller trailer means a smaller truck

Smaller generator saves fuel costs

The integrated series of Reactor Proportioning Systems uses the heat from the diesel engine to heat the A and B materials. Depending on the model, this eliminates or significantly reduces the need for electrical heaters – reducing your fuel costs. Here’s how:

• The system pulls heat from the engine to heat the A and B materials
• Since there are no heaters (or only small heaters) on the proportioner, this reduces the electrical demands
of the generator, allowing a smaller generator to be used
• The system’s smaller 20 kw generator uses less fuel than a standard 30 or 40 kw generator
• You benefit from an annual fuel savings on average of $7,000*
* By replacing a standard 40 kw generator with a 20 kw generator, the system’s fuel needs are greatly reduced. Savings are an estimate only. Actual savings may vary.

 

Reactor E-30i and E-XP2i Resources

• Graco Reactor E-30i and E-XP2i  Brochure (PDF)
  View and download the XM Brochure PDF, packed with information!

• Graco Reactor E-30i and E-XP2i Calculator
  The Graco E-30i and E-XP2i Calculator tool