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Shutting Down Your Proportioner: Short-term and Long-Term Shutdown Procedures

    SHUTTING DOWN YOUR PROPORTIONER:

    SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES

    proper shutdown is crucial

    As a business owner or operator, you understand the importance of properly maintaining your equipment to ensure its longevity and optimal performance. This holds true for your proportioner, a key component in spray foam and coating applications. Shutting down your proportioner correctly, regardless of whether it is for a short-term or long-term period, is crucial to preventing any damage or operational issues. 

    In this article, we will discuss the procedures and steps to follow for shutting down your proportioner in both short-term and long-term scenarios. By adhering to these guidelines, you can avoid costly repairs, premature wear, and unnecessary downtime.

    startup / shutdown procedures

     These videos provide essential guidance and instructions to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Whether it’s short-term or long-term shutdown procedures, the videos offer step-by-step demonstrations on releasing pressure, flushing the system, cleaning the gun and hoses, and lubricating moving parts. Additionally, the videos highlight the importance of correctly storing the proportioner, using suitable protective covers, and maintaining a controlled environment. On the startup side, the videos provide insights on priming the equipment, setting proper pressures, and troubleshooting common issues. 

    Why Temperature Matters

    This video emphasizes the importance of using drum heaters to ensure consistent and optimal temperatures for the stored materials. It highlights the risks associated with exposing drums to freezing temperatures, such as viscosity changes, reduced spray performance, and potential damage to the proportioner. The video also explains the correct positioning and setup of drum heaters, along with safety precautions, to safeguard the materials and equipment. By following the guidelines presented in the video, users can avoid product waste, equipment malfunctions, and issues associated with cold weather conditions, ensuring successful coating and foam applications.

     

    PURGING & STORING

    This video provides a step-by-step demonstration of the necessary steps to prime the equipment, set the proper pressures, and ensure a successful start-up. It emphasizes the importance of checking fluid lines, ensuring proper connections, and conducting a thorough inspection of the components for any potential issues. The video also covers troubleshooting tips for common problems that may arise during start-up, such as air in the system or uneven material flow. By following the guidelines presented in this video, users can effectively and efficiently start their polyurea equipment, ensuring a smooth application process and optimal performance.

     
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    CONCLUSION

    By following these short-term and long-term shutdown procedures, you can effectively preserve your proportioner and protect your investment. Regular maintenance and proper shutdown protocols will extend the life of your equipment and maintain its performance for years to come. Always refer to the manufacturer’s guidelines for specific shutdown procedures and adhere to the recommended maintenance schedules to keep your proportioner in top condition.

     

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    A small investment for coating equipment and products will get you started in a new polyurea, polyurethane, and spray foam business or increase the revenue of an existing company. With no franchise fees or royalties, starting a protective coating business or other ArmorThane dealer business is a relatively low cost venture. 

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