A concrete pump is a machine which transfers mixed concrete (i.e. in liquid form) through pipes via a pumping action. Previously, when concrete was needed on a jobsite the materials were mixed onsite and transported via wheelbarrow or bucket. As you can imagine, this method became very tiresome and expensive for large-scale projects such as high-rises. Thankfully, in 1927 Max Giese and Fritz Hull designed a solution which pumps concrete through pipes from a single concrete source (this design was improved upon in 1957 with dual hydraulic cylinders and remains the standard design today).
Types of Concrete Pumps There are two main types of concrete pumps: boom pumps and transport pumps. A boom pump is a concrete pump with a remote-controlled “boom” arm attached and a line pump is a concrete pump that is attached to a vehicle. The principle difference between these two types of concrete pumps comes down to the additional appendage equipment attached to the pump and volume. Boom pumps can pump at higher volumes than transport pumps and are typically used for larger projects. Other concrete pump variations include:
Outside of the increased convenience of having concrete pumped to the worksite, concrete pumps offer a number of additional benefits over manual methods. First and foremost, concrete pumps allow for a steady and precise flow of material creating a smooth finish. These tools also help to save time, reduce worker fatigue, and improve the quality of the concrete. The Conco Companies are one of the leading concrete contractors in the Western U.S. and offer a wide range of quality services and products. While we tackle projects both big and small, our experience includes providing the complete concrete package for the Levi’s Stadium along with other notable projects. We serve California, Washington State, Oregon, Colorado and Nevada.
10 Comments
5/2/2017 02:01:22 pm
We are planning on installing concrete on our parking lot and the person I choose recommended a concrete pump for the job. Thank you so much for talking about how a boom pump can work with more concrete that transport mumps. It is important to remember that taking the time to educate yourself and choosing a contractor that can walk you through the process can assure your investment is the best one.
Reply
5/11/2017 10:36:21 am
I didn't realize that boom pumps were able to pump higher volumes than transport pumps. It's important to understand how these different concrete pumps work so that we can pick the right one for the job we need. Plus, it helps to be a bit more informed about a construction project before hiring the concrete contractors so that you understand more of what they are doing to get the concrete poured and the job done.
Reply
8/2/2017 01:30:51 pm
I had no idea that people have been pumping concrete to construction sites since 1927. It is amazing that this technology is still just as useful today as it was back then. Like you pointed out, it has the advantage of creating a smoother finish, in addition to saving time and energy. I wonder which type of concrete pump they would use for a residential project, like a patio or driveway.
Reply
10/24/2017 12:38:58 am
It's interesting how innovative and convenient a concrete pump is. Thinking about it having to mix concrete on site and transported via wheelbarrow or bucket is really hard, compared to transferring it through pipes via a pumping action. Additionally, there are two kinds of these incredible concrete pumps the boom pumps — can pump at higher volumes — and the transport pumps — typically used for larger projects. If I were to have my home built, this would be a service I'd definitely have. I sure hope we can acquire one for our planned home.
Reply
6/24/2018 11:33:36 pm
You did a great job of explaining a concrete pump. I found it interesting when you said that concrete pumps offer a number of additional benefits over manual methods. From my point of view, this method is beneficial to the construction industry.
Reply
7/31/2018 07:24:24 pm
It's great that a concrete pump can help allow a steady and precise flow of material which can create a smooth finish. I would assume that any company who pours concrete would want to make sure they have a good concrete pump. That way they can get the job done correctly and get repeat business.
Reply
12/12/2018 12:17:24 pm
It's good to know that there are different types of concrete pumps you can choose from. You should definitely consider the volume you need to transport when choosing one, like you said. You should also know where you will be using the pump.
Reply
1/15/2020 10:56:55 am
I loved how you mentioned that you can have a smooth finish. My husband and I are wanting to get a concrete foundation for our custom home. We'll have to look into hiring a concrete pumping service that can help us with our foundation.
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
Archives
October 2021
Categories
All
|