ICAA Convention 2021

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We sent Tyler DePoppe and Dan Curran down to San Antonio with our DE4040, WL16000HE, EC18000VE, and introduced our new DE30!

What is the ICAA?

“ICAA’s mission is to assist its members by developing and executing programs to keep them on the leading edge in the rapidly changing world of insulation. ICAA delivers personalized service, regardless of the materials you install, where you buy from, or the size or age of your business.” (insulate.org)

Convention and Trade Show

WINCO took the opportunity to showcase what a lot of other spray foam companies have already noticed; quality generators that are dependable and can keep up through the work day. We have worked with many of our current customers, as well as spray foam manufacturers, to design and engineer the best power source available. We started with the DE4040 with a 40 psi compressor, we since had added a 23kW, 40kW, 50kW and our newest, 30kW.

COME SEE US AT THE SPFA SPRAY FOAM CONVENTION IN SAN ANTONIO, TX
FEBRUARY 28th – MARCH 3rd!!

**We will be introducing a new generator!**

WINCO PROVIDES A COMPLETE LINE OF GENERATORS FOR THE SPRAY FOAM INDUSTRY

DE Prime Power Units

Air-Cooled Portables

– BIG DOG

Our Housing Process

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At WINCO, we design, fabricate and assemble our own housing components.

Fun Fact: We have the ability to provide sheet metal housing for our generators that are decades old!

FABRICATION

Each housing is constructed from galvanealed steel. A sheet of steel is loaded into our laser cutter. We generate nitrogen on-site that allows our laser to cut without impurities oxidizing on the edge.

After being cut, we form them using CNC brake presses. These machines are capable of repeatable ram movements of .0001 inches.

POWDERCOAT PAINT PROCESS

The most critical part of the paint process is the wash. We use phosphoric acid to clean and prepare the steel so the paint will properly adhere.

We have partnered with Axalta to provide all of our paints. These paints cure though a heating process. The finished product is a durable paint that will withstand time.

SOUND ATTENUATION

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Our foam cutter is programmed to make precise cuts to our exact specifications.

We use half inch high temp melamine and one inch polyurethane foam. The adhesive can uphold in -45 up to +170 degrees. The high temp melamine foam is used around all components that radiate heat. This maintains safety of the unit.

You can get more information on our housing here.

– BIG DOG

Improvements of a Growing Business

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A few years ago, we implemented a system that assist us to organize and clean up work areas. By integrating these standards, we have sped up production, minimized mistakes, and are creating an organized area.

Currently, we have been focusing on our receiving area. With the issues with getting certain materials from suppliers, we have been ordering other components well in advanced. That ensures that once backordered supplies arrive at our facility, we are ready to build. As you can imagine, having more materials in the facility has given us a space issue.

We have increased our raw materials over 70%. This increase lets us provide better delivery dates and reduce gaps in production time.

Our receiving department also houses our picked parts. We have been organizing spaces to accommodate new materials, and also going through our stock. Any items that are not picked on a regular basis will be put in a designated inventory area. This opens up space to ensure regularly required parts are accessible. While all of this organizing is happening, it gives us the ability to do a more in depth inventory count.

An area that was once our winding department now houses engines and gen ends.

We are adding more sort bins to utilize shelf space and ease of access.

As WINCO continues to grow, our need for space will be an ongoing, but welcomed challenge. Stay tuned to find out more about how our facility prepares for the future!

-Big Dog

The Return of the PSS40

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We are closing up the gap in our liquid-cooled, gaseous generators; by adding the PSS40 and PSS45.

Meet The New PSS Units

As WINCO continues to grow, we are dedicated to provide a bigger offering of power nodes. We saw an opportunity to not only bring back the PSS40, but also offer a PSS45.

PSS40

Standard auxiliary winding
Standby only

PSS45

Available in standby
and prime power

  • Window to view the DSE 7310 digital controller
  • Galvanealled steel housing
  • Durable powder coat paint
  • Standard battery charger
  • Cummins industrial generator ends
  • Origin 4.3L engine
  • Conform to UL2200 and CSA standards.

Meet The Origin Engine

We are excited to introduce a new engine partner, Origin Engines. Origin has more than 30 years in the engine industry plus the years of the founder’s early interests in high-performance engines.

We are using a prime rated, Origin 4.3L engine on the PSS40 and PSS45. This engine is based on the GM 4.3L that we are all used to. Another familiar design feature is the ECU and connections. The ECU is built by E Controls.

Origin Engines are built from the block, up. Their engines are built for the industrial market. Which provides engines that won’t change unless the power generation industry needs it to, not the car industry.

STANDBY

Just like the rest of our liquid-cooled standby units, the Origin engine is EPA Certified.

PRIME

The Origin 4.3L is a prime rated engine. Simply add a catalyst to bring the generator set to a prime source of power.

Are you ready to check out the new units? Click here to see specs on the PSS40 or click here for the PSS45.

We are continually updating and creating new generators. Stay tuned!

– Big Dog

WINCO Summer Fun

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Spending what seemed to be an eternity of social distancing at our facility, we thought this summer would be a great time to spend an afternoon filled with great food and fun activities.

The Food

  • Dan
    Owner/CEO
  • Shane
    COO
  • Peter
    Engineering Manager
  • Brian
    Product Support Manager

Keeping with our Speak & Eat traditions, some of the guys in charge serve up the food. This quarter we enjoyed pulled pork and beef tacos were catered by N8’s Pl8s.

After we enjoy our delicious food, Dan Call, owner and CEO of WINCO, introduces our new employees and keeps us up to date on current WINCO news.

Fun Fact: As an award for sitting through Dan’s speech, we have a drawing for awesome prizes!

Bean Bag Tournament

A bracketed style tournament brought together teams with one goal: crush the opponents.

Congrats to Noah and Jake for being the bean bag champions!

WINCO Survivor

The Ropes

All 3 team members had to get through the ropes before going onto the next challenge.

Chicken Wire Challenge

The goal was for two teammates to get two golf balls up the chicken wire.

Plank Walk

It isn’t as easy as it looks!

Sling Shot

Hit the target to move onto the puzzle.

We decided Brandyn would be the target from then on!

Puzzle Challenge

The Big Dog Puzzle was a bit of a challenge! Especially getting the teeth in the right spot!

Congratulations to the fastest team through the obstacle course: Caz, Arturo, and Josie!

As you can see, it was a great time and definitely one for the books! Shout out to all of our employees, we appreciate everyone for their hard work and dedication to making WINCO a great company.

– Big Dog