Sometimes the ready-mix truck cannot get close enough to pour the concrete, and that is when the concrete pump comes into action on the site.
Two Types of Pump
Boom Pumps are used to place concrete at height, corners or anywhere that a Line Pump cannot reach. They use a hydraulic arm which can be placed at various angles. Line Pumps use flexible hoses that can be laid out on the ground in confined sites or long horizontal distances. They are often cheaper to hire than Boom Pumps for long horizontal distances.
When Pumping Makes Sense
Site access, building height and distance from the truck are the major factors that influence the decision to pump or not. Pumping would be the preferred method of placing when a truck cannot position within a 5 meter radius of where the concrete is to be placed.
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A clear firm level area must be prepared for the pump unit before the crew arrive on site. Also operatives must check out the relevant guidance for the safe use of plant and equipment on construction sites before the pump is commissioned.
How the Truck and Pump Work Together
When using a pump for discharging the ready-mix concrete from the truck, it needs to be booked to arrive on site at around the same time as the ready-mix truck delivering the concrete to the pump’s hopper.
Mix and Volume Limits
Ready Mix concrete for pumping needs to be slightly wetter and more consistent than usual for a poured concrete pour. It is also important to advise your supplier that you intend to use the Ready Mix concrete for pumping and to check the minimum volume that can be pumped by the required pump.
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