In the construction industry, the best and most efficient way to place concrete for a project is a concrete mixer pump. These ingenious machines make it possible to raise the cement material to heights that fuel the imagination of skyscraper engineers and developers. High-pressure pumps with booms and long lines enable pouring of concrete beyond most people’s comfort zone and allow ease of access to this valuable material in hard-to-reach areas.
Types of Concrete Pumps
Stationary Concrete Pumps:Stationary concrete pump and mixer have 3 types of pumping systems that vary according to the brand and specifications of each machine. The most commonly found are:
Concrete Pump with “Rock Valve”: Generally used for working with a large stone or aggregate. The system consists of a valve shifting from cylinder to cylinder that pumps concrete through one outlet. Use of rotation through a kidney seal allows concrete output through a single opening.
Concrete Pump System with Balls: These units are composed of two chambers separated by steel balls where concrete cylinders absorb pumped material then let it pass under pressure through the outlet.
Boom Pumps and Concrete Pump Trucks:Boom pumps are the most used machines on large projects, especially where concrete needs to be placed in hard-to-reach locations. These units can be found in various types and sizes in meters according to the needs of each construction job. The most common are:
Concrete Boom Trucks : Comprised of a large truck with a pump mounted on board. This pump has a powerful pump kit and allows maximum efficiency and speed of work.
Line pump: A portable pump that can be moved throughout the work and is the most common for pumping grout, mortar, sludge, and other construction materials.
Stationary Pump: Mostly used for placing concrete in areas that are difficult or impossible to reach with a boom truck. These are large pumps mounted on a strong frame and are used to pour large amounts of concrete, over long distances.
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