Common Concrete Pumping Equipment and Materials

As an efficient method of pouring liquid concrete,cubic yards per hour.
concrete pumps are indispensable equipmentTruck Mounted Concrete Boom Pumps: Depending
needed for any project, either large or small, thaton the boom size and pump line, these pumps can
involves concrete production and distribution.easily reach distances of 200 ft. Boom trucks are
There are a number of common concrete pumpsused for concrete pours for high rise buildings and
that are used in construction and renovationindustrial projects. They consist of a truck, a
projects. Some of the most common pumpsframe, and pump as a single unit. They are easy
include:to maneuver so they can work in small enclosed
Trailer Pumps: These types of concrete pumpsareas. Most manufacturers offer a number of
are popular because they are easy to operate.optional such as remote control, choice of pump
Maintenance is not expensive and they can mixsize, various boom configurations, and much more.
tough concrete material without causing damageReady mix boom trucks can pour their concrete
to the equipment. It produces an even andinto the one central work area.
effortless flow of concrete and cleanup is easy.Mortar Pumps: These pumps are used for pouring
Trailer pumps are known for their dependability.mortar and plasters: They are mainly used for
There are many options that come with thefloor screed, sand, and concrete pour projects.
trailer pump such as skid-mounted with angled flatThey have a high performance record and are
pack and hopper bib, hydraulic remixer / agitator,mainly found in construction sites. They are good
electric version - 460V, 60Hz, 3-phase, specialfor mixing and pouring fine materials.
voltages, hydraulic rear outriggers, chemicalGunite: Gunite pumps use pressurized air to pump
additive pump, and much more.dry material from the machine to the pump line
Line Pumps: With or without a boom, line pumpsand out through the nozzle. Water is added to the
are great for pouring material into narrow anddry material. This type of pump device is used to
hard to reach areas because they are small andspray walls and sloped surfaces. The compressed
easy to maneuver. Line pumps are portableair adds force to the spraying process resulting in
devices and can be used to pump concrete,a more efficient and effective method of pouring
grout, mortar, shotcrete, foamed concrete, andconcrete.
wet screeds. They can extend to spaces that areMudjacking Pump: This type of pump consists of
usually difficult to reach. It is designed to bea pumping hose, injection nozzle, and wired
compact and operate with great flexibility. Theyremote control. It is often used for concrete
are often used on low roof buildings, building bondrestoration projects. There are a variety of
beams, back fill, foundations, filling fabric forms,Mudjacking pumps on the market to suit any
repairing underwater concrete, as well as puttingtype of project.
concrete in solidly reinforced sections. It can carryConcrete pumps are a very efficient and
a hose pump line of over 170m. There are adependable way of pouring concrete. The ease
number of different a variety line pumps available.and speed of the pumps ensures effective
Line pumps typically employ ball-valve-type pumps.results. With so many different pumps to choose
Some hydraulically driven models have pumpedfrom, they can meet the demands of any
structural concrete at outputs of more than 150residential and industrial project.