Selecting deicing material and equipment can be complicated and varies greatly by personal preference and experience. Read on to learn more about the proper types of spreader material to be used in your equipment.
Three Types of Material
Fine Deicers, Coarse Deicers & Sand/Crushed Rock.
FINE DEICING MATERIALS (Bagged Deicers) 1-4
Deicers with tiny granules in smaller bags or 5-gallon pails
COARSE MATERIALS (Bulk Salt) 5-7
Deicers with larger granules can be purchased in large quantities. If you manage several snow and ice accounts that require deicing, you will most likely need a higher capacity spreader and may also need to purchase deicers in bulk.
When using sand as a deicing material, make sure your spreader is designed to handle this material type.
BOSS Spreader Material Guide
BOSS spreaders ensure safety and save time and labor costs for snow and ice contractors. No matter the storm size, BOSS spreaders will RESTORE ORDER. Read below to find the best deicers for your BOSS product or click the button to view and download our Spreader Material Guide.
Bag Deicers 1-4 Bulk Salt 5-7 Sand & Sand/Salt 8-9
VBX Limited Availability
Auger Bulk Salt 5-7 Sand & Sand/Salt 8-9*
Pintle Bulk Salt 5-7 Sand/Salt 8*
VBX+
Auger Bulk Salt 5-7 Sand & Sand/Salt 8-9*
Pintle Bulk Salt 5-7 Sand & Sand/Salt 8-9*
NOTE: This guide assumes dry, free-flowing material. Vibrators should not run continuously. The selection of proper deicing materials can be complex and varies by personal preference, experience and environmental concerns. All factors should be considered before making your selection.
