Concrete Placement
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Concrete Placement Place concrete quickly and efficiently, and with the right tools. By Mallory Szczepanski
Deciding how to place concrete on a jobsite is a function of a lot of factors: job size, distance from the supply source, height needed to lift, obstructions between delivery and placement, and the characteristics of the mix itself. Mixing, transporting, and placing concrete should be coordinated and matched with the available equipment. In some cases the mix may need to be adjusted. Whether you place with a pump, bucket, conveyor, buggy, wheelbarrow, or directly from the truck chute, here are a few products that might fulfill your concrete placement needs.
Handy Placement Tool ▶ The Uphill Grout Hog can easily dispense using only two workers. The extended auger tube and the unique swivel-base allow workers to reach 17 ft. of wall and save several feet of boom extension without having to move the forklift. The auger is removable for an easy and thorough cleaning within 15 minutes, without having to tie up a forklift. EZ Grout Corp. 800-417-9272. www.ezgrout.com RS 70
▲ Truck-Mounted Pump
Able to pump 300 cu. yds./hr., the SY5650THB72 truckmounted concrete pump features a special five-section, 236-ft. (72-m.) boom. Its six-axle chassis is only 56.6 ft., ideal for small sites. The pumping system includes a remote control that offers precise extension and operation of the boom. A larger fuel system and tank capacity provides longer running times, requiring less refueling and downtime. Sany America. 877-7269318. www.sanyamerica.com RS 71 ◀ Small Frame, Big Power
The C50SS concrete pump packs superior performance in a compact frame. It’s designed for extreme long-distance pumping such as high-rises and tunnels, as well as high-volume shotcrete applications. It combines a 220-hp, 164-kW Cummins diesel and 180cc main hydraulic pump. It sports a maximum output of 54 cu. yds./hr. at 2000-psi concrete pressure. Reed Pumps. 888-779-7333. www.reedpumps.com RS 72 20
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▼ Durable concrete pumps
The Mayco LS series of concrete pumps (LS40, LS50TD, and LS60TD) features vertical and horizontal pumping distances of up to 300 and 1200 ft., respectively. All three models are equipped with a hopper remixer, a 10-cu.-ft. hopper capacity, hydraulic oil cooler, and 6x36-in. concrete cylinders. Other features include high velocity heat exchangers to cool the hydraulics, extra-strength grates with reinforced splash covers, 40-gal. fuel tanks, and solid-state circuitry that eliminates vibration and improves durability. Multiquip. 800-421-1244. www.multiquip.com RS 73
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◀ BOOM PUMP
The S 43SX concrete pump uses the exclusive RZ boom design with fivesection versatility and 918 degrees of total articulation. This unit combines Roll and Fold and Z boom types, which allows for pumping up to 138 ft. 8 in. vertically and 125 ft. horizontally. The boom also travels in a compact position, making portability easier. With a slewing range of 740 degrees, the 43SX adapts to many jobsite requirements, while the 5-in. pipeline minimizes wear. Super X Outriggers provide fast setup. Schwing America Inc. 888-7249464. www.schwing.com RS 74 ▼ Larger, Stronger Wheelbarrow
This wheelbarrow is equipped with a welded, one-piece leg unit that supports the concrete being carried. It features a 7-cu. ft. steel tray with 15% greater capacity than the standard 6-ft. wheelbarrow, and comes in standard black and red colors. Metal Forms Corp. 414-964-4550. www.metalforms.com RS 75
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The MX TB line of placing conveyors provide smooth, surge-free movement. The MX TB 130 has five telescoping sections with a 130ft. horizontal reach. Belt width is 18-in. The MX TB 600 has four sections and a horizontal reach of up to 102 ft. with belt width of 24 in. Both offer a 360-degree hydraulic rotation. Putzmeister. 800-884-7210. www.putzmeister.com [WOC Booth C5636] RS 77
Buggy ▲ The handle design makes the Georgia Buggy easier to push and empty, while reducing user strain. The handle’s positioning reduces upper arm motion and the strength needed to tilt the cart upright for dumping. Built to withstand jobsite abuse, the heavy-gauge steel cart features oversized, industrial-style pneumatic tires for all types of terrain. The 6-cu.-ft. capacity JB-60 is narrow enough to pass through most doors, while the wider JB-80 holds 8 cu. ft. of material. Jescraft. 800-524-1142. www.jescraft.com RS 78
▲ Simplified Pumping
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The GHP line of concrete pumps are designed to handle small jobs. The GHP 1500 achieves 3 1/2 cu. yds./hr. while weighing just 800 lbs. The GHP 2000 can pump 6 cu. yds./hr. The 5-gal. fuel capacity enables run-times of more than eight hours. Directdrive design simplifies operation. Monolithic Constructors. 800608-0001. www.monolithicmarketplace.com RS 76
Visit this year’s World of Concrete to view more concrete placement products featured in two designated areas on the show floor: The Producer Center and Material Handling. The Producer Center features demonstrations, equipment, and materials for concrete producers; while the Material Handling area includes trucks, materials, and distribution for concrete placement.
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Concrete Placement Place concrete quickly and efficiently, and with the right tools. By Mallory Szczepanski
Deciding how to place concrete on a jobsite is a function of a lot of factors: job size, distance from the supply source, height needed to lift, obstructions between delivery and placement, and the characteristics of the mix itself. Mixing, transporting, and placing concrete should be coordinated and matched with the available equipment. In some cases the mix may need to be adjusted. Whether you place with a pump, bucket, conveyor, buggy, wheelbarrow, or directly from the truck chute, here are a few products that might fulfill your concrete placement needs.
Handy Placement Tool ▶ The Uphill Grout Hog can easily dispense using only two workers. The extended auger tube and the unique swivel-base allow workers to reach 17 ft. of wall and save several feet of boom extension without having to move the forklift. The auger is removable for an easy and thorough cleaning within 15 minutes, without having to tie up a forklift. EZ Grout Corp. 800-417-9272. www.ezgrout.com RS 70
▲ Truck-Mounted Pump
Able to pump 300 cu. yds./hr., the SY5650THB72 truckmounted concrete pump features a special five-section, 236-ft. (72-m.) boom. Its six-axle chassis is only 56.6 ft., ideal for small sites. The pumping system includes a remote control that offers precise extension and operation of the boom. A larger fuel system and tank capacity provides longer running times, requiring less refueling and downtime. Sany America. 877-7269318. www.sanyamerica.com RS 71 ◀ Small Frame, Big Power
The C50SS concrete pump packs superior performance in a compact frame. It’s designed for extreme long-distance pumping such as high-rises and tunnels, as well as high-volume shotcrete applications. It combines a 220-hp, 164-kW Cummins diesel and 180cc main hydraulic pump. It sports a maximum output of 54 cu. yds./hr. at 2000-psi concrete pressure. Reed Pumps. 888-779-7333. www.reedpumps.com RS 72 20
Spring 2010
concrete construction products
www.concreteconstructionproducts.com
▼ Durable concrete pumps
The Mayco LS series of concrete pumps (LS40, LS50TD, and LS60TD) features vertical and horizontal pumping distances of up to 300 and 1200 ft., respectively. All three models are equipped with a hopper remixer, a 10-cu.-ft. hopper capacity, hydraulic oil cooler, and 6x36-in. concrete cylinders. Other features include high velocity heat exchangers to cool the hydraulics, extra-strength grates with reinforced splash covers, 40-gal. fuel tanks, and solid-state circuitry that eliminates vibration and improves durability. Multiquip. 800-421-1244. www.multiquip.com RS 73
placing conveyor ▲
◀ BOOM PUMP
The S 43SX concrete pump uses the exclusive RZ boom design with fivesection versatility and 918 degrees of total articulation. This unit combines Roll and Fold and Z boom types, which allows for pumping up to 138 ft. 8 in. vertically and 125 ft. horizontally. The boom also travels in a compact position, making portability easier. With a slewing range of 740 degrees, the 43SX adapts to many jobsite requirements, while the 5-in. pipeline minimizes wear. Super X Outriggers provide fast setup. Schwing America Inc. 888-7249464. www.schwing.com RS 74 ▼ Larger, Stronger Wheelbarrow
This wheelbarrow is equipped with a welded, one-piece leg unit that supports the concrete being carried. It features a 7-cu. ft. steel tray with 15% greater capacity than the standard 6-ft. wheelbarrow, and comes in standard black and red colors. Metal Forms Corp. 414-964-4550. www.metalforms.com RS 75
www.concreteconstructionproducts.com
The MX TB line of placing conveyors provide smooth, surge-free movement. The MX TB 130 has five telescoping sections with a 130ft. horizontal reach. Belt width is 18-in. The MX TB 600 has four sections and a horizontal reach of up to 102 ft. with belt width of 24 in. Both offer a 360-degree hydraulic rotation. Putzmeister. 800-884-7210. www.putzmeister.com [WOC Booth C5636] RS 77
Buggy ▲ The handle design makes the Georgia Buggy easier to push and empty, while reducing user strain. The handle’s positioning reduces upper arm motion and the strength needed to tilt the cart upright for dumping. Built to withstand jobsite abuse, the heavy-gauge steel cart features oversized, industrial-style pneumatic tires for all types of terrain. The 6-cu.-ft. capacity JB-60 is narrow enough to pass through most doors, while the wider JB-80 holds 8 cu. ft. of material. Jescraft. 800-524-1142. www.jescraft.com RS 78
▲ Simplified Pumping
See These Products Live
The GHP line of concrete pumps are designed to handle small jobs. The GHP 1500 achieves 3 1/2 cu. yds./hr. while weighing just 800 lbs. The GHP 2000 can pump 6 cu. yds./hr. The 5-gal. fuel capacity enables run-times of more than eight hours. Directdrive design simplifies operation. Monolithic Constructors. 800608-0001. www.monolithicmarketplace.com RS 76
Visit this year’s World of Concrete to view more concrete placement products featured in two designated areas on the show floor: The Producer Center and Material Handling. The Producer Center features demonstrations, equipment, and materials for concrete producers; while the Material Handling area includes trucks, materials, and distribution for concrete placement.
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