Concrete pump (trailer and stationary)

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Match output and pressure to the pipeline

Aimix's trailer concrete pump table lists, for example, the ABT60C at a maximum theoretical output of 67 m³/h at low pressure and 45 m³/h at high pressure, with maximum concrete pumping pressure of 13 MPa (high) and 7 MPa (low), Φ200 × 1,650 mm concrete cylinders, an 800 L hopper at 1,400 mm feeding height, a 129 kW diesel engine and 32 MPa hydraulic pumping pressure; it lists theoretical maximum vertical and horizontal distances of 180 m and 1,000 m. The ABT40C and ABT80C run from 40/26 m³/h at 10/8 MPa to 84/45 m³/h at 16/7 MPa, with 120/500 m and 260/1,200 m distances. [1]

Editorial calculation: one Φ200 × 1,650 mm stroke displaces π/4 × 0.2² × 1.65 ≈ 0.052 m³, so the ABT60C's 67 m³/h theoretical output needs about 67 / 0.052 ≈ 1,290 strokes an hour at full cylinder filling; in high-pressure mode output falls to 45 m³/h while pressure rises from 7 to 13 MPa. Aimix gives distances as theoretical maxima, so give the supplier the pipeline layout and mix and ask which mode and output apply. [1]

Aimix also offers electric versions (ABT40D to ABT80D) with 45–110 kW motors and similar outputs. [1]

At the small end, SCHWING lists its TP 100 trailer pump for screed, mortar, fine concrete and concrete with grain up to 32 mm, at a maximum output of 22 m³/h, a maximum pressure on the concrete of 85 bar and an engine output of 30–36 kW. [4] Editorial calculation: 85 bar is 8.5 MPa, below the 10–16 MPa high-pressure mode of the larger trailer pumps above, and 22 m³/h is about a third of the ABT60C's 67 m³/h; match the pump class to the mix (32 mm against 40 mm maximum aggregate) and to the distance and height the line must cover. [4] [1]

Give the supplier the concrete mix (maximum aggregate, slump, cement content), required output, pipeline layout (horizontal and vertical lengths, bends, hoses), pipe diameter, power available (diesel or electric supply), site access and towing, cleaning method, and the safety rules that apply to pipelines and hoses.

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Plan the pipeline, aggregate size and safety

Aimix lists a maximum aggregate size of 40 mm, a delivery pipe inside diameter of Φ125 mm and pump outlets of Φ150–Φ180 mm for its ABT models. [1] OSHA's construction rule 29 CFR 1926.702(e) requires concrete pumping systems using discharge pipes to have pipe supports designed for 100% overload, and compressed-air hoses on concrete pumping systems to have positive fail-safe joint connectors to prevent sections separating under pressure. [2]

In Europe the machine safety standard is EN 12001:2012, listed against the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC; it replaced EN 12001:2003+A1:2010. It sets safety requirements for conveying, spraying and placing machines and for delivery line systems for concrete and mortar, stationary or mobile. It does not cover machines that move while conveying, spraying or placing, cabins, added functions such as separate mixing or crane functions, operation in tunnels, or tower support structures not designed only for concrete distribution booms, and it does not add requirements for special conditions such as explosive atmospheres, non-public electrical supplies, earthquake, lightning or use on public roads. [3]

Editorial note: plan pipe supports and anchors at bends and vertical runs, check pipe wall thickness and couplings against the pump's maximum pressure, and agree the cleaning and blockage-clearing procedure before pumping starts. Because EN 12001 treats the delivery line system as part of the scope, ask the supplier whether the pipes, couplings and end hose it supplies are covered by its declaration, and name any tunnel or explosive-atmosphere use separately. [3]

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Compare what suppliers offer

Suppliers linked to this page list concrete pumps; each card links to the page reviewed.

The suppliers reviewed list trailer, mixer and boom concrete pumps; ask each for output and pressure in both modes, cylinder size, aggregate limit, hopper size, engine or motor power, pipeline accessories and the pressure rating of the supplied pipes.

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Trace the pump components

This is a functional reference built from the sources cited; it is not one maker's design.

05

Fill the specification fields with values for your job

A concrete pump quotation needs values for your job. The table explains each field, gives published values where a reviewed source states them, and says what to obtain from the supplier.

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Send the mix, pipeline and site data together

Paste it into your enquiry below or into an email to a maker, then replace every bracket.

Mix: [max aggregate; slump; cement content]
Output: [m³/h needed]
Pipeline: [horizontal; vertical; bends; hoses; diameter]
Power: [diesel; electric supply]
Site: [access; towing]
Safety: [pipe supports; couplings; hoses]
Service: [cleaning; spares; training]

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