Concrete Boom Pump

Concrete Boom Pump: Types & Uses
 

Have you ever seen or heard of anything called a concrete boom pump? If you are not employed in the construction industry, you may be excused for not having a solid understanding of what a boom pump is and how it works. On the other hand, it is one of the most helpful instruments available for concrete pumping and stacking, and it can be used for commercial as well as residential building projects. A concrete boom pump is a piece of equipment that will assist in the delivery of concrete and the pouring of concrete at construction sites that may have work being done at elevated positions. If you're constructing a tall structure or a complex of apartments, for instance, it might be difficult to transport cement or concrete to the upper floors. Concrete may be pumped straight to the work site using a boom pump's hydraulic arm, which extends upward from the vehicle's base level and outward toward the work site. You may choose to have a boom pump delivered by truck, giving you access to a mobile machine, or you can invest in stationary equipment instead. Either way, you have options. Obviously, there is no one optimum method here; rather, it depends on the specifics of each person's situation. If you're having trouble pouring concrete from ground level, you may want to consider purchasing a concrete boom pump for your next construction or building job. In many circumstances, the use of a pump of this kind will free up a significant amount of time and effort, as well as ensure that the process of stacking concrete requires far less manual labor.

Types of Concrete Boom Pump
 

Here are the different types of concrete boom pumps:

• 1. Boom or Truck Mounted Pumps: These kinds of concrete pumps, which are bigger than their counterparts, are ideal for usage on extensive roadways and in highway construction projects. In order to accurately disperse concrete at a construction site, some kinds of pumps are designed to be installed on trucks and make use of an articulated, remote-controlled robotic arm that is generally referred to as a "boom." They are also known by the moniker truck-mounted boom pumps in certain circles. These pumps also come equipped with a hydraulic arm that can manipulate the pipeline that is carrying the concrete. This gives the pipeline the ability to reach along, up, and down slopes, and even around barriers and confined spaces.

• 2. Trailer, line, or stationary pumps: Stationary pumps have a reduced degree of maneuverability in contrast to boom pumps. Although concrete pumps are often mounted on trailers or attached to vehicles, the hoses made of rubber or steel that connect the machine's output are often mobile. Despite being less maneuverable than a boom pump, these hoses may be joined to additional extension hoses to reach any position where concrete must be kept. When the amount of concrete to be pumped is minimal, as, in the case of swimming pools, ground slabs, and sidewalks, trailer pumps are more suitable than boom pumps. There are three distinct pumping systems that may be found in concrete pumps of this sort. These systems are differentiated from one another by the manufacturer and the specifics of the equipment.

• 3. Specialized usage pumps: Concrete pumps designed for a particular purpose are only one of the many different kinds of concrete pumps that are readily available. For certain construction jobs, like building a mine or a tunnel, specialized pumps may be designed. These pumps are employed seldom because of their high cost and the need for a separate mechanism to work; they are either rail-mounted or skid-mounted and may be either.

• 4. Direct-Acting Concrete Pumps: These are direct-acting concrete pumps that have horizontal pistons and semi-rotary valves. They pump concrete in a horizontal direction. Because of the reciprocating motion of the horizontally moving piston, the concrete is partly drawn into the pump by suction and partially drawn in by gravity as it is poured into the pump. Suction pressure in the pumping cylinder is maintained at 0.08 N/mm2 thanks to the semi-rotary valves, which open and shut in an alternating pattern. Concrete must move freely over the whole of the suction pipe's cross-section, and any potential bottlenecks brought on by large aggregates should be avoided at all costs. The suction pipe's width determines the total size, and its diameter must be three times larger than the largest aggregate in the concrete that can be pushed. While the intake valve is opened during the suction stroke of the pump, the output valve remains closed. This allows concrete to be drawn into the pumping cylinder during the suction stroke. At the beginning of the delivery stroke, the intake valve is closed and the exit valve is opened, allowing concrete to flow into the delivery pipe. The concrete moves in spurts and the supply pipe is kept completely filled throughout the process.

• 5. Squeeze Concrete Pumps: Concrete squeeze pumps are punching pumps that come in a portable and space-saving format. A flexible tube connected to the pumping chamber receives concrete from the collecting hopper through revolving blades operating under a vacuum pressure of around 0.08 N / mm2. While the pipeline is being crushed by rotating rollers, the vacuum guarantees that it maintains its cylindrical form. This makes it possible for concrete to flow continuously through the pipeline. In order to force the concrete into the delivery pipe, two rotating rollers attached to the global drive provide pressure to the material.
   

Uses of Concrete Boom Pump
 

Uses of a concrete boom pump are:

• 1. If you want to speed up the process of putting concrete at the building site, this piece of machinery is your best bet.

• 2. When compared to the many alternative methods of pouring concrete, the use of concrete pumps results in a decreased need for water. As a result, the concrete will not contract in any way or fracture when it is laid, and it will keep its strength throughout the process.

• 3. Concrete pumps are used to boost pouring accuracy while working in challenging environments, such as multi-story structures or insulated concrete form walls.

• When it comes to building projects of any sort, speed is of the utmost importance. The pouring of concrete is made easier and quicker by the use of concrete pumps. This would ensure that there are no delays in the process.

• 4. The use of concrete pumps makes the placement of concrete in difficult-to-reach locations simpler. Concrete pumps can transport concrete mixture practically everywhere, eliminating the need for manual dumping or dumping into large containers. This makes them ideal for pouring concrete anywhere from the roof of a tall structure to a basement floor.

• 5. Because concrete can be put right where it is needed to be, this piece of equipment decreases the amount of labor that is needed because there is less need for handling the material. This may result in savings in terms of manpower, energy, and overhead expenses.

• 6. Since the boom arms of a concrete pump can actually reach over the top of buildings to lay the concrete in spots that other forms of equipment are unable to reach, using a concrete pump is a more convenient option than the older ways of mixing and pouring the concrete.

• 7. The use of concrete pumps ensures a better level of precision and quality in the laying of the concrete. When concrete is pumped accurately, the amount of wasted material is substantially reduced or eliminated altogether.

• 8. Last but not least, the use of concrete pumps ensures that the placement of concrete is unaffected in any way by the surrounding climate.

The Important Parameters of Concrete Pumps
 

Because there is no universally accepted definition within the industry of what comprises a concrete pump, it is challenging to compile an extensive list of the critical factors that should be considered. However, the most crucial aspects to consider are the following: the capacity of the pump, which is typically expressed in cubic yards; the maximum diameter of the delivery hose, measured in inches; the maximum length to which it can be extended; and the maximum rate at which it can empty its container without rupturing. The following are some of the factors that might impact the performance of concrete pumps:

• 1. The pump's flow rate as well as its lift height
• 2. The kind of aggregate and the degree to which it is hard
• 3. The proportion of water to cement in the mixture.
• 4. Any more aggregate materials' dimensions, shapes, and densities that may be included in the mixture