---
title: "Concrete Pump Unit"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:CONCRETE_PUMP_UNIT"
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attributes:
  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "15-80 bar hydraulic pressure, 0-60 rpm piston speed, 5-40°C fluid temperature"
    unit: "m³/h"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 85
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Cavitation occurs when local pressure drops below concrete's vapor pressure (0.3 bar at 20°C), generating vapor bubbles that collapse at 1000 bar microjets causing pitting fatigue; thermal fatigue from 35-65°C cyclic heating at 0.5 Hz frequency creates 250 MPa stress concentrations at weld joints"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Hydraulic fluid contamination exceeding ISO 4406 18/16/13 cleanliness level"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install 3 μm absolute beta₃≥200 filter with 0.5 bar differential pressure sensor and automatic bypass at 1.2 bar"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Piston rod misalignment exceeding 0.1 mm/m perpendicularity tolerance"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Laser-aligned mounting fixtures with 0.02 mm precision and real-time LVDT position feedback to PLC"
bom_nodes:
  hydraulic-cylinders:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:HYDRAULIC_CYLINDERS"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  pumping-pistons:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:PUMPING_PISTONS"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  s-valve-or-rock-valve:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:S_VALVE_OR_ROCK_VALVE"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  hydraulic-pump:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:HYDRAULIC_PUMP"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  control-valves:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:CONTROL_VALVES"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 21573-1:2020 - CONCRETE PUMPS - PART 1: TERMINOLOGY AND COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATIONS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/concrete-pump-unit.md"
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  royalty_logic: "IPFS-CID-REQUIRED"
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version: "3.3.4-EXTREME-SOVEREIGN-WEB3"
---

# Industrial Specification: Concrete Pump Unit

## 1. Technical Definition
The core pumping mechanism of a truck-mounted concrete pump responsible for transferring concrete from the hopper to the delivery system.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **15-80 bar hydraulic pressure, 0-60 rpm piston speed, 5-40°C fluid temperature**. Failure boundary: **Hydraulic pressure exceeding 85 bar causes seal extrusion, piston speed above 65 rpm induces cavitation at 0.3 bar vapor pressure, fluid temperature below 3°C increases viscosity to 5000 cP causing pump lock**, Mechanism: **Cavitation occurs when local pressure drops below concrete's vapor pressure (0.3 bar at 20°C), generating vapor bubbles that collapse at 1000 bar microjets causing pitting fatigue; thermal fatigue from 35-65°C cyclic heating at 0.5 Hz frequency creates 250 MPa stress concentrations at weld joints**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Thin-Wall Pressure Vessel Stress Analysis**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\sigma_h = \frac{P \cdot D}{2t}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Determines the hoop stress boundary to prevent rupture.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| P | Internal Pressure | Engineering Constant |
| D | Diameter | Engineering Constant |
| t | Wall Thickness | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Hydraulic fluid contamination exceeding ISO 4406 18/16/13 cleanliness level | 8 | Spool valve stiction causing 2.5 second response delay and 15% flow reduction | Install 3 μm absolute beta₃≥200 filter with 0.5 bar differential pressure sensor and automatic bypass at 1.2 bar |
| Piston rod misalignment exceeding 0.1 mm/m perpendicularity tolerance | 8 | Asymmetric wear generating 0.8 mm clearance allowing 12% concrete bypass | Laser-aligned mounting fixtures with 0.02 mm precision and real-time LVDT position feedback to PLC |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | m³/h | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Hydraulic Cylinders](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/hydraulic-cylinders.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [S-Valve or Rock Valve](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/s-valve-or-rock-valve.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Hydraulic Pump](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/hydraulic-pump.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Control Valves](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/control-valves.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Concrete Mixer Truck**, **Concrete Delivery System (Boom)**, **Hydraulic Power Unit**  
**Downstream Applications**: Concrete Slabs, Concrete Walls, Concrete Columns  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are used in the concrete pump unit for maximum durability?
**A**: Our concrete pump unit utilizes high-strength alloy steel, hardened steel, wear-resistant polyurethane, and cast iron components to withstand abrasive concrete mixtures and ensure long service life.

### Q: How does the S-valve or rock valve improve concrete pumping efficiency?
**A**: The S-valve or rock valve design allows for smooth concrete flow switching between pumping cylinders, reducing pressure loss and minimizing wear for consistent, high-volume concrete delivery.

### Q: What maintenance is required for the hydraulic system components?
**A**: Regular inspection of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and control valves, along with proper fluid maintenance and seal replacement, ensures optimal performance and prevents downtime in concrete pumping operations.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 21573-1:2020 - CONCRETE PUMPS - PART 1: TERMINOLOGY AND COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATIONS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Concrete Pump Unit](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/concrete-pump-unit)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **5** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: CONCRETE_PUMP_UNIT | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 752e4aaa
