A crew standing over a spool of third-party resin, wondering if their existing equipment can actually handle it. They face this question that comes up more often than manufacturers like to admit.
The good news for anyone running the IPP Solutions pulling device is that this concern has a clear answer, not a maybe.
This guide breaks down exactly what the heating system supports. Also, how does it handle resin outside the IPP Solutions’ lineup? What the specifications actually mean for your job site? Lastly, what to check before running an unfamiliar resin through it?
What The Pulling Device Heating System Actually Supports
The pulling device runs on a flow through dual heater system. It warms both the resin and hardener streams at the same time rather than treating them separately.
This matters more than it sounds. The uneven heating between the two streams can throw off mix consistency right at the point where it counts most.
Similarly, a digital control module manages this process. It keeps temperature precise, stable temperature regulations throughout a job and prevents drift as ambient conditions change.
Important to note, the setup also works with resins from manufacturers other than IPP Solution. The system supports PipeCaster Pro resins directly too.
Moreover, it also works with most 1 to 1 and 2 to 1 resin systems more broadly. The 1 to 1 and 2 to 1 resin systems covers a wide range of formulations used across the trenchless rehabilitation industry.
So, if your resin follows one of these common mix ratios, there is a strong chance the heating system handles it without issue.
Connections matter here too. The unit uses a quick connect and quick release system, allowing fast setup, removal, and interchange between tanks or material lines without slowing down a job.
How Non IPP Resin Fits Into This Picture
Full guaranteed compatibility applies to all IPP Solutions resin systems, and that remains the safest. The most predictable pairing for the equipment, since these formulations get tested directly against the heating system’s specifications.
Outside that lineup, the system’s support for most 1 to 1 and 2 to 1 formulations means many third-party resins on the market will work fine too. These ratios represent the majority of two component systems used in pull in place applications today.
Thus, the resin outside these standard ratios, or formulations with unusual viscosity or cure temperature requirements, fall outside the systems. Notably, the system has been built and tested to handle the ratios.
The pulling device was not specifically designed around. It confirms the mix ratio and temperature requirements against the unit’s specifications, avoiding surprises mid job.
A crew that skips this step risks uneven heating, inconsistent flow, or a resin that simply will not cure the way it should under field conditions.
What The Specifications Actually Mean For Your Job
Understanding the hard numbers behind the pulling device helps put this compatibility question into real context.
The unit runs on standard 120-volt power with plug and play operation. Fortunately, the setup does not require specialized electrical work on site.
Digital temperature control adjusts up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. The maintained temperature gives crew a wide working range for most standard resin and hardener combinations without needing a separate heating solution.
Built from stainless steel, the unit offers corrosion resistance. Consequently, the field is ready for construction designed to hold up any jobsite conditions rather than fragile lab grade materials.
At just 20 pounds and sized at 8 inches high, 12 inches wide, and 16 inches long, the compact footprint makes it genuinely portable between job sites. It matters for crews juggling multiple locations in a single week.
What To Check Before Running An Unfamiliar Resin
Start with the mix ratio. If your resin runs 1 to 1 or 2 to 1, you are already working within the system’s supported range.
Next, check the temperature requirement your resin calls for against the unit’s digital temperature control, which adjusts up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Resin needing heat beyond that ceiling will not cure properly through this system, regardless of mix ratio compatibility.
Cold weather performance is worth mentioning here too. The pulling device is built specifically to maintain resin and hardener at ideal application temperature in cold conditions.
Moreover, it keeps spray pattern and flow consistent even when the job site itself is not cooperating.
Curious whether your specific resin fits within these parameters? Reviewing your resin’s technical data sheet against these two figures, mix ratio and cure temperature, answers that question directly before you ever step onto the job site.
Getting The Most Out of Your Pulling Device
Between its dual heater system, digital temperature controls up to 150 degrees, quick connect tank interchange, and support for most 1 to 1 and 2 to 1 resin formulations. The Pulling Device offers real flexibility beyond just IPP Solutions branded resin.
Notably, full compatibility is confirmed across the entire IPP Solutions resin lineup. Also, most standard third-party systems fall within its supported range as well. It gives the contractors working across variable climates and job types a genuinely adaptable piece of equipment.
If you are working with a resin outside these common ratios or have questions about your specific setup, reach out to IPP Solutions directly. Our team will help confirm the right fit before your next job.
