Why 21st JMT Proportioners are a Great Value
Joe Thompson shows off one of his eight 21st JMT proportioners–The Custom Double-Pumper machine with PLC control for spray foam and polyurea.
Spray Foam Insider interviewed Joe Thompson, owner of Vermont Foam Insulation in Vermont and Foam Insulation Technologies in Martha’s Vineyard. Joe has 8 spray foam rigs, all with 21st JMT proportioners. 21st JMT proportioners are manufactured by Tim Shocksnider, a former Gusmer engineer, who started his own machine manufacturing in 2006. Tim also manufactures custom machines upon request, such as his “double pumper” that will allow two people to spray at the same time. Both sides can spray foam, polyurea or foam from one side and polyurea from the other.
Highly Durable Machine Requires Fewer Parts and Less Tech Support
We asked Joe to tell us why he is such a fan of 21st JMT proportioners. “How often is it that you can talk directly with the engineer who designed and built your machine? In the years that we have been using 21st JMT machines, we have rarely had any issues, but when we do, they are quickly resolved, and we are back to work in record time. The few issues we have had were the result of our crews’ rough wear and tear, such as a broken switch. So, we hardly buy any parts at all which saves us a lot of money. We have had to replace one pump, but Tim is not the manufacturer of the pump.
Whenever we need Tim for a troubleshoot or to simply ask a question, he is always there for us. The Service we get from Tim is superior to anything we have experienced. We always know we can count on Tim. I’d say that the few issues we’ve had were minimal compared to other machines. That’s one of the big reasons we use 21st JMT machine exclusively,” said Joe.
More photos of the Double Pumper–just one of Tim’s many custom proportioners
“Our crews can operate their own trucks and do their applications well because these machines just keep on pumping! We’re able to take on several projects at a time with the utmost confidence. This is what has allowed our company to expand and grow. Since we’ve started using 21st JMT proportioners, we can’t imagine using anything else,” said Joe.
Custom Proportioners to Accommodate Customers’ Needs
Joe describes his customized Proportioner: “The electrical box is up high and centered along with a touch screen per our request. We have sensors to monitor things the way we want them. We have two independent flow meters, which is something we asked for. It’s essentially a flow meter to check the flow meter. Tim is always eager to follow up with us to make sure everything is operating smoothly. In our opinion, Tim has the best pre-heaters in the industry. We started out with another name brand that didn’t perform as well as we had hoped. It just couldn’t keep up with our needs. Also, machines take a lot of abuse. Since using Tim’s machine, it’s been a game-changer for us. There is simply no reason not to buy a 21st JMT Proportioner.”
The Savings of Owning a 21st JMT Proportioner
21st JMT proportioners are manufactured in the U.S.A. and are made of high-quality components and parts. “Tim is always available for questions—no matter what. He is designing proportioners that are much easier to fix, if and when it’s ever needed. He’s a no-nonsense guy who just gives us what we need to get the job done. The machine’s schematic is very well organized and easy to follow. His machines are not mass-produced. They are crafted with the highest quality, and that makes a big difference. He has made the entire process so easy for us. Some say that Tim’s equipment is too expensive, but I say, at the end of the day, what are you saving with other equipment brands in comparison? By the time you buy parts, deal with breakdowns and lost time, what have you saved? When you work with Tim, he makes the commitment with you. He is literally a part of your team. I have nothing but great things to say about Tim and his equipment,” said Joe.
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