How Concrete Moves Through the Pump Line
When concrete is pumped through the pump line, it is separated from the pump line walls by a lubricating layer of water, cement and sand. Naturally, the concrete mix must be suitable for its particular application, but it must also contain enough water for the mix to move easily through the reducers, bends and hoses found in most basic pipeline setups. Pump primers can greatly reduce issues associated with pumping concrete and help pumping line last long (Slick-Pak Pump Primer from Fritz-Pak). It is important to have all concrete mixes specified as "pumpable" prior to any concrete pours. There are mixes that do not pump at all or cause the pump lines to clog- big problems if you have 8 trucks arriving on the job ready to discharge concrete. Return to Concrete Pumping Find a Concrete Contractor 24 Services in 221 Metros -- U.S. and Canada © 1999-2012 ConcreteNetwork.com None of this site may be reproduced without written permission |
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