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and compressor have been moved to the front to provide a more balanced and better towing rig, and the barn doors have been replaced by a rear ramp with direct and easier access to loading and unloading your chemicals.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.

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.

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.

Conduction typically accounts for 20% of a building’s heat loss, while convection accounts for up to 80% of the energy loss depending on the quality of construction. Any convective loops inside the insulation material are taken into consideration by the R-value test method, but air leakage through the entire composite building envelope is not considered at all. Closed cell spray foam at ¼” can stop 99% of heat loss by convection and at 3″ will prevent 95% of heat loss by conduction. Obviously, the same holds true for an air-conditioned structure.

Commonly Asked Questions and Concerns

As a contractor in the spray foam industry, questions about R-Value are some of the most common concerns of home owners and builders. To help contractors and home owners alike, CPi has compiled a short collection of Common Questions and Answers:

1. “The higher the R-Value the better, correct?”

• Yes, higher R-Value in your home or building is somewhat better; however, it should not be overrated at all.

• SPF’s ability to create an air-tight seal for your home is the most important factor in creating an energy-efficient, comfortable, and healthy home. About 80% of the energy loss of your home or building is caused by unwanted and uncontrolled air flow through the walls, ceilings and floors.

1. “What is the R-Value of your product?”

• R-Values vary by manufacturer. CPi proudly distributes E:zero E:500 and E:2000 which have R-Values of 3.7 and 6.6 respectively.
• * Closed cell SPF offers higher R-Values per inch than conventional insulating alternatives.
• * Most importantly, only spray foam provides total air tightness. As a matter of fact, just a little more than 2 inches (5 cm) of closed-cell foam provides a vapor barrier. No other insulation system can provide that! When promoting foam, the air-tightness alone should be a compelling reason to insulate with SPF.

Good understanding of R-Value, air leakage and air changes in a home or building is a crucial sales tool for any foam insulation contractor. Besides home owners, even professionals like builders and architects often have not thought through R-value vs. air leakage, and need to be educated by all of us in the foam industry.

Questions and further support can be had from CPi at 330-861-5200 or info@cpifoam.com

Read more about the details of R-Value here >

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.

The Tow Vehicle

Understanding your vehicle and the restrictions it can impose when making a new spray foam rig purchase or towing your current rig is a crucial aspect of safe rig handling. It is common for truck manufacturers to state the maximum, but not recommended, capacities for their vehicle so be certain to verify the recommended weights for your specific vehicle. When a vehicle is rated as a “half-ton” it will likely have few problems carrying 1,000 lbs in the bed of the truck, yet a 1,000 lbs at the hitch can become problematic for that same vehicle. Another important thing to note about your tow vehicle, is that not all problems can be solved by moving around the load to different points in the rig. A basic rule of trailer towing is:

“The tow vehicle and hitch must be capable of safely handling at least 15% of the gross weight of the trailer (total weight of trailer plus contents). Fifth wheel trailers usually have up to 25% of the gross weight on the hitch.”

Your Rig’s Max Gross Trailer Weight

When trying to determine what is the maximum weight of items you can load onto your spray foam rig there is a simple calculation that you can use:

Cargo Capacity = GVWR – Empty Trailer Weight

All spray foam rigs from CPi are well documented with this information and our technical support team can answer any questions you might have about how much room for additional storage your rig has. Keeping within the limits of what your rig can handle is an essential step to ensure a safe and smooth tow each time you travel with your rig.

Driving Tips and Recommendations

Many of the common issues that can arise when towing your rig from location to location such as excessive winds, trailer sway and the handling of dips and bumps can all be solved with one simple action, slowing down. When heavy winds come about a decrease in speed, or pulling off the road altogether, is essential to reduce the force of the wind as impacts your rig.

Handling trailer sway requires two actions simple actions. The first is slowing down to reduce the level of sway. Second, steer as little as possible because quick steering movements actually cause the swaying to increase.

Many of the tips and points made above seem to be very simple, and that they are. Knowing them and putting them into practice is something that can be easily overlooked because of their simple nature. Taking the time to implement the above recommendations will ensure both you and your rig’s safety for many years to come.

CPi is committed to ensuring each of our spray foam rig owners currently and those to come in future enjoy a long, productive life from their rig. If you have any questions about load capacities, best practices or safety precautions never hesitate to call CPi at 330-861-5200 or info@cpifoam.com to get all of your questions answered.

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.

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.

Home Owners/Consumers

This group of programs is an important marketing tool to help applicators when selling their product against competing types of insulation.

• $1,500 for existing homes that upgrade with additional, efficient insulation.

View tax savings and incentives by state >

Read about consumer specific incentives >

Building Owners

Commercial building owners have a wealth of incentives and credits available to them when they choose energy efficient products like spray foam insulation.

• $1.80 per square foot tax deductions are available to owners or tenants of new or existing commercial buildings that save at least 50% of heating, cooling, ventilation, water heating, and interior lighting costs.

View tax savings and incentives by state >

Read about commercial specific incentives >

Builders

With programs available from the federal level all the way down to local governments, builders have ample opportunity to capitalize with spray foam.

• $2,000 credit for new energy efficient homes that achieve 50% energy savings over the 2004 IECC.

View tax savings and incentives by state >

Read about builder specific incentives >

The amount of credits and incentives being provided by the government are at all-time high levels and make the already easy choice for spray foam insulation that much simpler. By visiting www.cpifoam.com and www.ezerosolutions.com you can learn more about these programs and many others such as LEED, NAHB, and more. To discuss more about the programs available please give us a call at 330-861-5200.

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.

View our Basic Tool Recommendations >

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.

Each of the sites above is a great place to get your company listed when you are attempting to gain more leads for your business. Each has a unique set of pros and cons. When talking about lead generation sites for those in the spray foam industry, we feel these are three sites that you should consider first when making decisions on marketing and advertising. If you have any questions about these sites or any others you can always contact CPi to discuss by calling 330-861-5200 and asking for John Sesic.

President Obama proposed a new program Tuesday that would reimburse homeowners for energy-efficient appliances and insulation, part of a broader plan to stimulate the economy.

The administration didnt provide immediate details, but said it would work with Congress on crafting legislation. Steve Nadel, director at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, who is helping write the bill, said a homeowner could receive up to $12,000 in rebates.

The proposal is part of the Presidents larger spending plan, which also includes money for small businesses, renewable energy manufacturing, and infrastructure.

We know energy efficiency “creates jobs, saves money for families, and reduces the pollution that threatens our environment,” Obama said. “With additional resources, in areas like advanced manufacturing of wind turbines and solar panels, for instance, we can help turn good ideas into good private-sector jobs.”

The program contains two parts: money for homeowners for efficiency projects, and money for companies in the renewable energy and efficiency space.

The plan will likely create a new program where private contractors conduct home energy audits, buy the necessary gear and install it, according to a staffer on the Senate Energy Committee and Nadel at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

Big-ticket items like air conditioners, heating systems, washing machines, refrigerators, windows and insulation would likely be covered, Nadel said.

Consumers might be eligible for a 50% rebate on both the price of the equipment and the installation, up to $12,000, said Nadel. So far, there is no income restriction on who is eligible. That would mean a household could spend as much as $24,000 on upgrades and get half back.

Homes that take full advantage of the program could see their energy bills drop as much as 20%, he said. The program is expected to cost in the $10 billion range.

It is not clear how the home efficiency plan would be administered – the government may issue rebates to consumers directly, homeowners might get a tax credit, or the program could be run via state agencies.

If consumers have to spend a lot of money up front to get the credit, it could throw a wrench in the works, David Kreutzer, an energy analyst at the Heritage Foundation, told CNN.

“This will not be something thats attractive to people who are having trouble already making their budget payments month to month or week to week,” he said.

To keep consumers from having to spend thousands of dollars before getting reimbursed, Nadel said, one idea is to have contractors or big box retailers pay part of the cost up front.

Fraud issues could also come up, Kreutzer said.

“Any program that is going to run through a third party and is going to distribute billions of dollars needs to have lots of checks and balances to make sure theres not abuse,” he said.

Nadel noted that as a way to guard against fraud, contractors would have to be certified to participate.

Energy company boost

Obamas new spending plan also calls for renewable energy companies to get additional support. That could come in the form of loan guarantees – basically, money the government uses to secure loans for startups.

In the original stimulus bill passed earlier this year, $6 billion was earmarked for such loan guarantees. But then lawmakers took away $2 billion to fund Cash for Clunkers – the popular program that paid people to turn in their old cars.

The $4 billion from the original bill has funded about $40 billion in loans, said the staffer on the Senate Energy Committee. Meanwhile, firms are hoping for another $4 billion in loan guarantees, since they have another $40 billion worth of projects that need funding.

A bill on energy efficiency reimbursements already has supporters in the Senate.

“Not only will [such legislation] increase our energy security and transform our energy infrastructure to a modern, clean and efficient one,” Senate Energy Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., wrote in a recent op-ed column in the Hill, a Capitol Hill newspaper. “But it also will position the United States to lead in the development of clean energy technologies.”

There are a couple of websites and charts that I would like to point out that are very helpful in narrowing down your focus before buying a rig. SprayFoamRigs.com has a wealth of information on their website about what to look for when purchasing foam rigs, as well as their Quick Hit Comparison Chart which is incredibly helpful. Also, when looking to compare the differences among specific rigs from CPi, you can view our PDF of CPi Spray Foam Rig Comparisons. Each site has valuable information that can be very helpful in deciding on the best rig and making sure you get the best value for your investment.

You can always contact CPi at 330.861.5200 to discuss any questions you have when it comes to foam rigs and box trucks. We are the industry leaders in spray foam rigs and can quickly and correctly provide the answers you need.

Now add another huge advantage: E500 just passed the SBI EN 13823 burn test at Warrington Fire with flying colors. The result: B / s1 /d0!  Translation: B is the best possible result for a combustible material, s1 means very low smoke development, and d0 stands for no burning droplets. This means E:zero E500 now comes with  European Technical Approval (ETA) valid for the entire EU, in addition to its having passed the U.S. E84 test and being REACH compliant.

Unlike most other open cell foams in Europe, E500 is made in Europe under strict ISO 9001 quality standards. When E500 arrives at one of our facilities near Dublin or Berlin, it is only three days old. Competing U.S.-made foams spend five to seven weeks in transit, resulting in significant yield loss on the job site.

Compare E500 to any other open cell foam.  As always, we strive to offer the best value to our customers, and we deliver on this promise every day.

Unmatched mobility
With a total size that is 10 times smallersuited for the agricultural markets and works incredibly well for retrofitting applications as well. than the 312v and 312vs from CPi, the Freedom Spiider II is built to fit into the back of a pick-up truck or even inside an existing spray foam rig. The unit holds a weight of 1200 lbs. and can be easily lifted from a forklift or crane, allowing it to reach into high-rise buildings or roof-tops. The Freedom Spiider II also is well

Compact function
Built into a rugged steel frame that sits upon six swivel casters, the Freedom Spiider II features a Graco Reactor E-20, 3-hp air compressor, Graco Fusion AP gun, Graco T1 transfer pumps, and more. The unit is powered through a 100′ of available #6 SO cord that can be plugged into any 220V connection or existing generator of 18 kW or larger.

Financial Reserve
The Freedom Spiider II not only provides you with a chance to expand your business or tap into new markets, but it does all that we have discussed here at a price of only $23,970.