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Are you in the market for a tough and compact slab lifting system? The PolyBadger is a reliable entry-level choice for new lifting companies focusing on small jobs. It's also a great system for larger companies facing out-of-the-way jobs that may prohibit the use of a large rig.
Benefits of the PolyBadger over a standard rig:
- Lower Initial Investment
- Less Equipment Needed
- Easily Fitted To Truck, Trailer or Cart
In addition, the PolyBadger has considerable advantages over competing mobile cart systems. Talk to an Alchemy-Spetec rep for comparisons to any other cart system you are considering.
Want more info on the PolyBadger?
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Alchemy-Spetec's Fall 2019 training event is officially SOLD OUT! If you're still interested in training, we'll be conducting another event in the Spring of 2020. Click the button below and fill out the form. We'll keep you updated on the Spring 2020 event an all other training opportunities!
Alchemy-Spetec two-day training events typically consist of the following...
Leak Seal Day
- Leak Seal Product Line Overview
- Curtain Grouting
- Permeation Grouting
- Leak-Seal Product Mixing
- Pump & Packer Overviews
- Leak-Seal Accessories
- Municipal Applications
- Live Injection Demos
- Open Discussions
Geotech Day
- Geotech Product Line Overview
- Soil Stabilization
- Geotech Product Mixing
- Rig & Mobile System Overviews
- Geotechnical Accessories
- Slab Lifting Live Demo
- Deep Lift™ Overview
- Soil Testing with the GPR & Penetrometer
- Maintenance Discussions
- Pricing / Estimating / Cost Savings
- Open Discussions
Want to be alerted when Spring 2020 training registration is available?
Topics:
Repair Seawalls,
Equipment & Accessories,
All Posts,
Lift Slabs,
NSF Certification,
Seal Leaks,
Stabilize Soil,
Business Tips,
Repair Cracks,
Waterstop,
Deep Lift,
Floor Repair,
Fill Voids
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Exclusively available to customers buying Alchemy-Spetec lifting foam, the MixMaster Pro slab lifting gun provides you with significant advantages over your competition.
Save Time, Hassle and Money
Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight! Sprayfoam insulation guns are made for the simple process of spraying foam at constant pressures. Slab lifting requires a gun that is designed to deal with changing pressures and back pressure without backing up or crossing over. Issues like leaky port connections, constant cleaning, and constant fumbling around with a clamp can drastically reduce production - adding a lot of man hours to each project. Not to mention long nights spent rebuilding and cleaning the gun after EVERY job. Did we mention that feeling in the pit of your stomach every time you have to call in yet another expensive replacement parts order?
- MixMaster Pro Slab Lifting Gun Means Less Hassle and More Production. Read more!
Stainless Steel Gun Block Available
The new stainless-steel block for the MixMaster Pro concrete leveling gun is an option you may want to consider. This stronger, more durable gun block was developed to prevent stripping of injector ports (which can sometimes happen with the aluminum block if the ports are over-tightened).
- Bigger, Better, Stronger - The Stainless Steel MixMaster Gun Block. Read more!
Want more info on the MixMaster Pro concrete leveling gun?
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All Posts,
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Register NOW before the September 25th deadline!
October 9th & 10th, 2019 at Alchemy-Spetec HQ in Tucker, GA
Get ready for a thorough education in Leak Seal, Slab Lifting, Soil Stabilization and the Alchemy-Spetec Deep Lift™ process. You’ll get hands-on training from a technical staff with decades of on-the-job experience.
Wednesday - Leak Seal
- Leak Seal Product Line Overview
- Curtain Grouting
- Permeation Grouting
- Leak-Seal Product Mixing
- Pump & Packer Overviews
- Leak-Seal Accessories
- Municipal Applications
- Live Injection Demos
- Open Discussions
Thursday - Geotech
- Geotech Product Line Overview
- Soil Stabilization
- Geotech Product Mixing
- Rig & Mobile System Overviews
- Geotechnical Accessories
- Slab Lifting Live Demo
- Deep Lift™ Overview
- Soil Testing with the
- GPR & Penetrometer
- Maintenance Discussions
- Pricing / Estimating / Cost Savings
- Open Discussions
Participants receive a Samsung tablet loaded with training material.
Your Instructors:
Stephen C. Barton (President/CEO), Jim Spiegel (VP Sales & Business Development), Andy Powell (Southeastern Regional Manager), Anthony Sandone (Eastern Regional Manager), Charlie Lerman (Western Regional Manager), and Michael Binyaminov (Western Sales Representative).
Topics:
Repair Seawalls,
Equipment & Accessories,
All Posts,
Lift Slabs,
NSF Certification,
Seal Leaks,
Stabilize Soil,
Business Tips,
Repair Cracks,
Waterstop,
Deep Lift,
Floor Repair,
Fill Voids,
Engineer Resources
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You still have a chance to sign up for Fall 2019 Training while there are still spots left. Don't miss this critical opportunity to turbo-charge your business!
October 9th & 10th, 2019 at Alchemy-Spetec HQ in Tucker, GA
Get ready for a thorough education in Leak Seal, Slab Lifting, Soil Stabilization and the Alchemy-Spetec Deep Lift™ process. You’ll get hands-on training from a technical staff with decades of on-the-job experience.
Wednesday - Leak Seal
- Leak Seal Product Line Overview
- Curtain Grouting
- Permeation Grouting
- Leak-Seal Product Mixing
- Pump & Packer Overviews
- Leak-Seal Accessories
- Municipal Applications
- Live Injection Demos
- Open Discussions
Thursday - Geotech
- Geotech Product Line Overview
- Soil Stabilization
- Geotech Product Mixing
- Rig & Mobile System Overviews
- Geotechnical Accessories
- Slab Lifting Live Demo
- Deep Lift™ Overview
- Soil Testing with the
- GPR & Penetrometer
- Maintenance Discussions
- Pricing / Estimating / Cost Savings
- Open Discussions
Participants receive a Samsung tablet loaded with training material.
Your Instructors:
Stephen C. Barton (President/CEO), Jim Spiegel (VP Sales & Business Development), Andy Powell (Southeastern Regional Manager), Anthony Sandone (Eastern Regional Manager), Charlie Lerman (Western Regional Manager), and Michael Binyaminov (Western Sales Representative).
Topics:
Repair Seawalls,
Equipment & Accessories,
All Posts,
Lift Slabs,
NSF Certification,
Seal Leaks,
Stabilize Soil,
Business Tips,
Repair Cracks,
Waterstop,
Deep Lift,
Floor Repair,
Fill Voids,
Engineer Resources
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In this post, we'll profile the Alchemy-Spetec Joint Filling Machine, which is used with
AP Joint Fill 800 and
AP Fast Repair 850 for structural repair jobs. This article covers a lot of technical territory in a few short paragraphs. So, if it raises any questions for you, please call us at 404-618-0438.
Off-ratio product is probably the most prevalent issue with polyurea joint pumps. This typically comes down to just a few possible scenarios. Most commonly the material may be a bit too thick for the machine. For instance, many suppliers market their pumps as "joint filling", but fail to specify product choices for the pump. A small difference with the Alchemy-Spetec Joint Filling Machine (manufactured by US Saws) is the 1" throat from the bottom of the hopper leading to the rotary gear pumps. Most suppliers are using 5/8" or 3/4" throat.
Another common symptom you may run across with some pumps: Any time there is any build-up in the static mixer (which is common with material that sets in 30 seconds or less), there may also be back pressure put on the system, and the seals around the shaft for the sprocket/chain assembly may blow, and then you'll see material dripping from the shafts by the chain. This is another tell-tale sign that the pump you are using is not pressure rated high enough. And once a seal is compromised at all, the ratios go all over the place. Concentric seals do much better with this. Also be careful with your flushing agent here. If you're not using the Alchemy-Spetec Joint Filling Machine, ask your pump manufacturer what the seals are made of. PTFE seals typically hold up to solvents better than Viton, for example. A chewed up Viton seal caused by acetone flush can be a common cause of off-ratio product.
The reason we chose the pump we have for our line is because US Saws has it best figured out. Feel free to browse the US Saws link below for specifics on the machine...
One of the things we really like with this pump is that they have a unique configuration of the chain/sprockets which keeps more teeth of the sprocket engaged, and that prevents any skipping of the chain when back-pressure is encountered. Also, the HDPE tanks are nice because you can see the levels of the material. With the steel tanks of other pumps, often times the applicator will happen to look into the tanks only to realize that the last 100' of joint fill he put down is off-ratio. It's much better to see this in real-time, all the time. This pump also has the wide throat and PTFE seals.
Want more information on Alchemy-Spetec products?
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Sign up for Fall 2019 Training while there are still spots left!
October 9th & 10th, 2019 at Alchemy-Spetec HQ in Tucker, GA
Get ready for a thorough education in Leak Seal, Slab Lifting, Soil Stabilization and the Alchemy-Spetec Deep Lift™ process. You’ll get hands-on training from a technical staff with decades of on-the-job experience.
Wednesday - Leak Seal
- Leak Seal Product Line Overview
- Curtain Grouting
- Permeation Grouting
- Leak-Seal Product Mixing
- Pump & Packer Overviews
- Leak-Seal Accessories
- Municipal Applications
- Live Injection Demos
- Open Discussions
Thursday - Geotech
- Geotech Product Line Overview
- Soil Stabilization
- Geotech Product Mixing
- Rig & Mobile System Overviews
- Geotechnical Accessories
- Slab Lifting Live Demo
- Deep Lift™ Overview
- Soil Testing with the
- GPR & Penetrometer
- Maintenance Discussions
- Pricing / Estimating / Cost Savings
- Open Discussions
Participants receive a Samsung tablet loaded with training material.
Your Instructors:
Stephen C. Barton (President/CEO), Jim Spiegel (VP Sales & Business Development), Andy Powell (Southeastern Regional Manager), Anthony Sandone (Eastern Regional Manager), Charlie Lerman (Western Regional Manager), and Michael Binyaminov (Western Sales Representative).
Topics:
Repair Seawalls,
Equipment & Accessories,
All Posts,
Lift Slabs,
NSF Certification,
Seal Leaks,
Stabilize Soil,
Business Tips,
Repair Cracks,
Waterstop,
Deep Lift,
Floor Repair,
Fill Voids,
Engineer Resources
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Don't forget to sign up for Fall 2019 Training!
October 9th & 10th, 2019 at Alchemy-Spetec HQ in Tucker, GA
Get ready for a thorough education in Leak Seal, Slab Lifting, Soil Stabilization and the Alchemy-Spetec Deep Lift™ process. You’ll get hands-on training from a technical staff with decades of on-the-job experience.
Wednesday - Leak Seal
- Leak Seal Product Line Overview
- Curtain Grouting
- Permeation Grouting
- Leak-Seal Product Mixing
- Pump & Packer Overviews
- Leak-Seal Accessories
- Municipal Applications
- Live Injection Demos
- Open Discussions
Thursday - Geotech
- Geotech Product Line Overview
- Soil Stabilization
- Geotech Product Mixing
- Rig & Mobile System Overviews
- Geotechnical Accessories
- Slab Lifting Live Demo
- Deep Lift™ Overview
- Soil Testing with the
- GPR & Penetrometer
- Maintenance Discussions
- Pricing / Estimating / Cost Savings
- Open Discussions
Participants receive a Samsung tablet loaded with training material.
Your Instructors:
Stephen C. Barton (President/CEO), Jim Spiegel (VP Sales & Business Development), Andy Powell (Southeastern Regional Manager), Anthony Sandone (Eastern Regional Manager), Charlie Lerman (Western Regional Manager), and Michael Binyaminov (Western Sales Representative).
Topics:
Repair Seawalls,
Equipment & Accessories,
All Posts,
Lift Slabs,
NSF Certification,
Seal Leaks,
Stabilize Soil,
Business Tips,
Repair Cracks,
Waterstop,
Deep Lift,
Floor Repair,
Fill Voids,
Engineer Resources
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We’re often contacted by spray foam contractors looking to add slab lifting to their skill set. One of the first questions we’re asked is “what new equipment do I need?” The answer is “not much”. With just a few pieces of new equipment, an existing spray foam rig can be converted for slab lifting. Here’s all the equipment you need:
- MixMaster Pro Slab Lifting Gun with Ports
- Titan 440 Flush Pump with Hose
- Dial Indicator Stand
Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight! Spray foam insulation guns are made for the simple process of spraying foam at constant pressures. The MixMaster Pro slab lifting gun designed to deal with changing pressures and back pressure without backing up or crossing over. Issues like leaky port connections, constant cleaning, and constant fumbling around with a clamp can drastically reduce production - adding a lot of man hours to each project. Not to mention long nights spent rebuilding and cleaning the gun after EVERY job. Kiss all that goodbye, with a leak-proof gun that handles back pressure and is bulit to last! The Titan 440 is a pre-grout injection water flush pump for flushing Alchemy-Spetec’s MixMaster slab lifting gun. The Dial Indicator Stand provides real-time lift measurement during the concrete slab leveling process.
For more guidance on getting into the slab lifting business, contact Alchemy-Spetec’s industry-leading tech support team at 404-618-0438.
Want more information on equipping a rig for slab lifting?
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All Posts,
Lift Slabs,
Business Tips
Get ready for a thorough education in polyurethane slab lift/soil stabilization geotech products and applications on Thursday, October 10th (October 9th is leak seal day), 2019 at Alchemy-Spetec HQ in Tucker, GA. You’ll get hands-on training from a technical staff with decades of on-the-job experience. Registration includes both days, but we’ll take a close look at the geotech curriculum in today’s blog post…
The schedule on Thursday, October 10th includes education on the Alchemy-Spetec geotech product line, soil stabilization, slab lifting, the Deep Lift™ process, rig & mobile lifting systems, geotech accessories, soil testing (ground penetrating radar, penetrometer), pricing and estimating. There will also be live geotech demos, product mixing demos, and open discussions for sharing job related tips and solutions from the field.
Your instructors have years of experience providing technical support for contractors across the country. You can look forward to presentations, demos and/or discussions lead by Stephen C. Barton (President/CEO), Jim Spiegel (VP Sales & Business Development), Andy Powell (Southeastern Regional Manager), Anthony Sandone (Eastern Regional Manager), and Charlie Lerman (Western Regional Manager).
Participants will receive a Samsung tablet loaded with leak seal training material.
Sign up while there's still space available...
Topics:
Equipment & Accessories,
All Posts,
Lift Slabs,
Stabilize Soil,
Business Tips,
Deep Lift
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