RENTAL TERMS
Most
equipment featured by PTS is offered for
rent on a 4hr, daily, weekly, or monthly
basis. However, some items may require a
minimum rental term of one day or one week
or more.
We
have different rates for weekends so please
ask our sales staff about the discounts you
can receive when rented on certain days and
times. You will be charged for holidays that
we are closed on.
PTS
Rentals conducts business on both a cash and
credit account basis. Customers not holding
a credit account will be required to pay in
advance for the rental and any supply items
purchased. Additional deposits may will be
required, depending on the type of equipment
rented. A drivers license will be required
from all non-credit account customers.
Acceptable forms of payment are cash, check,
or major credit card. We accept Master Card
and Visa, and customers who rent on a
frequent basis may be eligible for a credit
account. To apply, please speak to the
manager.
We
are constantly increasing our inventory. If
you do not see an item listed that you are
interested in renting, please call us. Our
purchases are based on customer demand, so
if we are not currently carrying the right
equipment for your jobs - let us know. If
you need it, we want to rent it!
Responsibility for the equipment remains
with the customer from the time the rental
equipment leaves the store until the time of
return. Please be sure equipment is secured
when not in use and is protected from the
weather as appropriate.
Equipment must be returned during our store
hours. We have no facilities to accept
after-hours drop off of equipment. Rented
equipment is the customer's responsibility
until it has been checked back into the
store. A check-in receipt from the counter
terminates the rental.
While we provide the best in preventative
maintenance for our equipment, problems do
occur. Please notify us promptly in the
event problems develop. Prompt notification
permits us to adjust charges, issue
rainchecks, or switch equipment with you.
Many times the solution is simple and can be
solved right over the phone.
Customers - please remember, we do charge
for all time out, not the time you are
using the equipment. If the equipment is not
in the store, we can't rent it. Customers
are responsible for all charges at the point
of rental. We will endeavor to assist you in
selecting the proper equipment for your job,
however we make no guarantee that the
equipment you rent is the equipment you
needed.
OUR
CUSTOMER-FOCUSED APPROACH
What
makes PTS different from our competitors is
our customer-focused approach to providing
you with a highly diversified product mix.
From the Manager, Mechanics to our sales
people, this approach is reflected
throughout all levels of the company,
resulting in specialty service businesses, a
diverse fleet composition with a low age
profile, and numerous value-added customer
services.
This broad fleet mix is constantly changing
and expanding, in part to meet our
customers' shifting needs, but also to
enable us to continually maintain the most
current and up-to-date equipment. Our
dedication to refreshing our inventory
allows us to provide safe, efficient rental
solutions for a diversified customer base.
Whether a residential, commercial, specialty
trade, or industrial contractor, you will
find PTS Rentals is the answer to your
equipment rental needs!
USEFUL INFORMATION
Here
are some useful information to help you
decide what equipment you need to finish the
job and get it done right.
Compressors
Air Compressors 5 CFM - 25 CFM
Portable Air Compressors are commercial
grade units designed for the rigorous
demands of the construction industry. They
are ideal for powering all types of small
air tools. PTS rentals offers both electric
and gas-powered models in several sizes to
provide rental solutions for a wide range of
air requirements. All models include a
pressure regulator.
Air
Compressors 90 CFM - 375 CFM
Ingersoll-Rand Towable Air Compressors are
designed for the rugged demands of
contractors in numerous applications,
including demolition, road and bridge
building, sandblasting, and general
construction work. They feature single-axle
trailer mounting for towing at speeds up to
55-MPH. PTS Rentals offers several
diesel-driven models ranging from 90-CFM to
175-CFM. Smaller models include two 3/4"
discharge outlets; 375-CFM models include
one 1-1/4" outlet.
Rules
of Thumb
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For every 20°
that compressed air drops in
temperature, half of the water vapor
will change to a liquid.
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A 100-CFM air
compressor can produce 55 gallons of
water in 24 hours of straight run time.
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1800-CFM at 100
PSI is approximately the maximum air
that can pass through a 3" hose.
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For electric air
compressors, multiplying HP times four
(HP x 4) gives you the approximate CFM.
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As the pressure
increases, the CFM decreases.
Conversely, as the pressure decreases,
the CFM increases.
Compactors
Soil
Compactor Basics
What is soil compaction? Compaction is
the process of applying energy to loose soil
or other material in order to increase its
density and consequently its load-bearing
capacity. This is accomplished by moving or
rearranging particles closer together,
eliminating trapped air and voids.
Why is soil compaction necessary? Nearly
all man-made structures are supported by
some type of soil. Both residential and
commercial construction can
benefit
from soil compaction in numerous ways.
Benefits include the following:
What type of compaction equipment
should I use? The primary factor
in determining the type of compaction
equipment suitable for a given application
is the type of soil involved. There are 3
types of soil used in construction
application: granular,
cohesive, and mixed
soil.
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Granular soil consists mainly of
sands and gravels with particles down to
.002" diameter.
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Cohesive soil consists mainly of
silts and clays with very fine
particles.
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Mixed soil consists of varying combinations of
granular and cohesive material.
There are three basic types of force used to compact
soil: static, impact, and
vibration. A fourth type,
impact/vibration, is very effective in
many applications.
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Static force - achieved using
only a machine’s weight to compress soil
particles together without vibratory
motion. Static machines compact very
thin layers of material and are
generally utilized on asphalt or base
materials. Examples are static steel
wheel and pneumatic rollers. Static
compaction force is measured in lbs. per
square inch.
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Impact force - achieved by a
ramming shoe alternately striking and
leaving the surface at high speed.
Impact machines, such as jumping jack
rammers, are best suited for compacting
cohesive soils. The weight of the
machine, the stroke (distance the
ramming shoe travels vertically), and
the percussion rate (blows per minute)
determine impact compaction force,
measured in lbs. per blow.
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Vibration - achieved by applying
a high frequency vibration to the soil.
Vibratory machines, such as plate
compactors, are best suited for
compacting granular soils and asphalt.
Two factors that determine the
compaction force of a vibratory
compactor are its frequency (vibrations
per minute) and amplitude (one half the
total vertical distance that the
vibrating drum or base plate travels).
Vibratory compaction force is measured
in lbs. of centrifugal force.
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Impact/Vibration
- achieved by applying vibration to the
static weight of a machine. Vibratory
rollers are examples of this
combination, available in both single
and dual drum models with either smooth
or padfoot drums. These
machines
normally operate at a higher amplitude
and a lower vibration frequency than
plate compactors, making them effective
at compacting soils with greater
cohesive content. Smooth drum vibratory
rollers are best suited for compacting
granular soils and asphalt. Padfoot
vibratory rollers are more effective
compacting cohesive soils and clay.
Varying combinations of vibration
frequency and amplitude are applied for
specific applications. The
impact/vibration compaction force
applied is measured in lbs. of
centrifugal force.
Diamond Core Drill Rigs
Diamond Core Drill Rigs are designed for
precision wet drilling applications in
reinforced concrete, brick, block, and stone
using diamond core drill bits. PTS Rentals
offers one type of model of core drill rigs
that has a wide range of drilling
applications up to 10" diameter. they
feature multi-speed operation to optimize
performance with various drilling diameters.
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Milwaukee models feature an electronic
control unit that maintains constant
motor speed, maximizing bit life and
performance. Units also include a
combination vacuum/anchor base for
secure mounting.
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This model achieves a level of
performance and precision that is beyond
the capability of hand-held core drills.
Note: Diamond Core Drill Bits are
available from PTS Rentals for use with core
drill rigs. Wet diamond core bits are
offered in sizes from 2" to 10" diameter.
Core bits are offered for both rental and
sale.
Concrete
Scarifiers
Concrete
Planers (or Scarifiers) utilize rotating
circular cutting wheels to perform a variety
of surface preparation functions, including
milling misaligned sidewalks and joints,
removing coatings and traffic lines,
grooving, and texturing. Planers effectively
remove up to 1/8" of surface material per
pass. Various styles of interchangeable
cutter assemblies are available to match
applications.
PUMPS
Self-Priming
Centrifugal Trash Pumps provide
an efficient solution for applications where
the suction lift is less than 25' and the
discharge head is less than 100'. These
rugged pumps are capable of passing up to
25% (by volume) small solids (particles of
mud, sand, leaves, rocks, etc.), up to half
the diameter of the suction port. Hence, a
2" trash pump can pass up to 1" diameter
solids. Trash pumps also provide easy access
to the pump body for cleanout should
clogging occur.
Electric Submersible Pumps consist of a
centrifugal pump closely coupled to a
watertight electric motor with a waterproof
power cord. These pumps operate submerged,
thereby eliminating the suction lift
limitations of other types of pumps. Other
features include quiet operation, no engine
fumes, and continuous operation without
refueling.
If
you have questions pertaining to any other
equipment please do not hesitate to stop by
our store or give us a call so we can answer
any questions you may have.
