If you’ve ever found yourself wondering this question, this guide will provide all the information you need to make an informed decision about which pump would suit your project.
The thing is, placing concrete correctly can be tricky, throw in any added complications such as pours at heights, narrow areas or restricted access, or even working over buildings and obstructions and you’re going to need professional help to overcome these challenges. The ideal solution to this is a concrete pump.
So which is the right one for your project?
Boom Pumps have been widely adopted across the UK, especially for building in inner city sites where limited space is available. Defined as a truck-mounted concrete pump with a hydraulic boom, used to place concrete. They primarily stay in one particular position for the entire duration of the concrete pour, meaning these are stationary pumps. On larger sites, one boom pump can be used in conjunction with two or more columns which allows effective covering of larger areas, this is because the boom can be moved from one column to another, as well as split into two sections if required. These types of pumps are ideal for pumping needed at varying heights, for example, on construction for a high-rise building or a bridge, the arm can be moved upwards, along or below to reach tight spots.
Line concrete pumps are compact units, used for a concrete delivery pipeline that is laid along the ground. They are mainly used for smaller projects as their set-up is a line pump attached to the back of a truck/trailer that runs along the ground and can be manoeuvred to the areas concrete is needed. Most modern mobile pumps have an output of 60 to 160 m3/hour and can have a reach of 16 to 63 metres and also consist of radio remote controls for easier usage.
With this information, there are a few factors to consider, firstly, the amount of concrete needed, what site access is like or if there are any obstacles and hazards that could get in the way, as well as where the concrete needs to go.
Now that you’re fully informed, look for your local suppliers of concrete pump hire at Concrete Supermarket for an extensive list of concrete pump hiring services in the country where both boom pumps and line pumps are typically offered.
