The foam generator is a special device specifically designed for the formation of foam. Subsequently, on the basis of the foam obtained, foam concrete is produced in the mortar mixer. When using the device, microporous foam is produced, which determines the number of pores of their own resistance to various kinds of external influences and strength.
The less foam you end up with, the stronger the foam will be. Today it is used at almost every stage of construction. It is used to create ceilings, when warming the floor and walls of the room, as well as for
warming roofs and their effective protection from the adverse effects of the environment. In addition, it is worth noting that every year the construction of houses from foam concrete blocks is becoming more widespread, since they are a relatively cheap type of building materials, and construction itself using these elements takes quite a bit of time. Buildings and structures built from them are characterized by durability and strength. Moreover, as a result of the use of a material such as foam concrete, it is possible to reduce construction costs by 30-40%, which in itself adds advantages to this material.
Foam concrete retains excellent dryness and heat in the room, has high strength, and its production process is associated with low costs. Currently, its manufacture provides about 250-300% profitability. So, in many cases it is advisable to use a homemade foam generator.
Do-it-yourself foam generator is quite simple. Moreover, the cost of production will not be high. And the foam generator, assembled with your own hands, will cost several times cheaper than buying a finished device.
The design is based on special valves, some of which block the flow of foam, while others set the density of the substance at the outlet. The foam generator for foam concrete itself consists of three main modules: a solution supply module for subsequent foaming, a foaming and dosing module. The coordinated work of all three modules is the key to the smooth operation of the device.
At the same time, the principle of operation of a homemade foam generator is no different from the principle of operation of a factory-assembled device. Concentrate is supplied to a special compartment at an angle of 90 °, after which the starting material is saturated with oxygen (by mixing with an air stream). At the exit (thanks to the cartridge), the foam is converted into bulk mass.
This is the basic principle of action that will need to be observed if it is necessary to make a homemade foam generator. With your own hands, you will also need to attach an air compressor with a pressure of 6 atm to it. Of course, in the absence of such a compressor, it is possible to supply a solution through an ordinary pump, but carrying out large volumes of work will require the availability of appropriate equipment. In total, up to 500 liters of foam per minute can be produced. A well-made foam generator with your own hands will allow you to produce a lot of high quality, more technologically and in large volumes.