Contents
- 1 How does the concrete pump work?
- 2 How does a pump truck work?
- 3 What is a concrete pump truck?
- 4 How much does a concrete pumping truck cost?
- 5 How far can they pump concrete?
- 6 How many types of concrete pumps are there?
- 7 What type of pump is best for concrete?
- 8 How high do pallet jacks go?
- 9 Do pallet jacks have brakes?
- 10 How far can concrete truck chute reach?
- 11 What is Pumpcrete?
- 12 Can a concrete truck drive on my yard?
- 13 Will a cement truck crack my driveway?
- 14 How much does a line pump cost?
How does the concrete pump work?
The simple answer to “how concrete pumps work” is, a concrete truck discharges its concrete into a hopper on the back of the pump truck. The hopper has a mesh grate the concrete falls through which prevents any large rocks or chunks from plugging the pump truck hoses.
How does a pump truck work?
Modern concrete pumps trucks have twin cylinder hydraulic systems with one piston drawing up liquid concrete into a cylinder from the hopper while the other pumps concrete out into discharge pipes. The system is controlled by valves so as the first cylinder discharges the other draws up fresh concrete from the hopper.
What is a concrete pump truck?
A concrete pump is a machine used for transferring liquid concrete by pumping. The first type of concrete pump is attached to a truck or longer units are on semi-trailers. It is known as a boom concrete pump because it uses a remote-controlled articulating robotic arm (called a boom) to place concrete accurately.
How much does a concrete pumping truck cost?
Rates Per Hour
Generally speaking, hourly rates will range somewhere between $150 and $200. Prices will vary based on region and the amount of competition in the area. Most rental companies will require a minimum rental time. 3-4 hours of required rental payment is usually enforced by the concrete pump renter.
How far can they pump concrete?
Ground line hydraulic pumps can shift concrete at 1m³ each minute and can extend to a distance of around 150 meters, in order to reach the pour site. This makes concrete pouring in awkward areas simple, as the pipes and hoses can go up, over and around obstacles.
How many types of concrete pumps are there?
There are mainly three types of concrete pumps: Boom or truck mounted pump. Trailer, line, or stationary pump. Specialized usage pump.
What type of pump is best for concrete?
A boom or truck mounted concrete pump is best suitable for the construction of huge road and highway projects. For concrete pouring at several altitudes, where there is a limited area for the concrete pouring, a boom concrete pump is the best choice.
How high do pallet jacks go?
Some pallet jacks are designed to not only move pallets around the warehouse, but also raise them up for easy stacking and storage. The lift height is the maximum distance a pallet can be raised up. These heights can range anywhere from a minimum of 3 inches up to almost 8 feet at the maximum.
Do pallet jacks have brakes?
Operate at a controllable speed, since hand pallet trucks do not have brakes. Park the pallet truck out of traffic areas in a safe, level place with the forks lowered. The handle should be left in the up position to eliminate tripping hazards.
How far can concrete truck chute reach?
Proper placement of the truck and chutes makes jobs safer, easier, and faster. On average, the farthest distance concrete can be placed using a chute is 18 feet, measured from the truck’s tires to the point of discharge.
What is Pumpcrete?
The line pump uses flexible or steel hoses attached to the outlet of the pump and linked together to wherever the concrete needs to go. This type of pump is usually used for smaller jobs like swimming pools, ground slabs and sidewalks.
Can a concrete truck drive on my yard?
The pumper truck does seem like the best idea, unless you have a bunch of friends with wheelbarrows who are willing to help. BTW, a fully loaded cement truck can weight up to 70,000 lbs (per quick search), so probably a not a good idea to drive it across the yard. Empty they are close to 30,000 lbs.
Will a cement truck crack my driveway?
Can You Drive Concrete Trucks and Heavy Equipment on Concrete Driveways? Unless the concrete contractor that built the concrete driveway designed it to withstand loads heavier that regular passenger vehicles, the answer is NO. Even if the concrete does not crack immediately, there will be issues down the road.
How much does a line pump cost?
Our rates are as follows:
| Concrete Pumping Rates | |
|---|---|
| Line Pumps | |
| Metres pumped | $7 per cubic metre pumped + GST |
| Hourly rate | $160 per hour (minimum of 4 hours per job site) + GST |
| Travel (one hour) | $160 + GST |