Schwing concrete pump

Types of Schwing Concrete Pumps

Since their inception, Schwing concrete pumps have played a tremendous role in changing how construction industries move liquid materials. Schwing offers different types of concrete pumps to cater to different construction needs:

• Bridge Penetration Pump: This type of Schwing pump is specially designed to provide concrete placement beneath a bridge. It features a compact design that ensures easy maneuverability in confined spaces. The pump is equipped with a high-pressure delivery system that enables the contractor to achieve precise control and accurate placement. With this type of pump, the contractor can place the concrete with excellent precision and minimal waste.
• Boom Pump: This is arguably the most popular type of Schwing concrete pump. The Boom Schwing pump features a truck-mounted or trailer-mounted arm (boom) that delivers the liquid concrete right to the building site. The Boom acts like a crane to easily place concrete in even the most difficult-to-reach areas. This makes the Boom pump well suited for large-scale construction projects like commercial buildings, bridges, and infrastructure developments.
• Line Pump: This is a type of Schwing concrete pump that uses a hose or line to transport liquid concrete from the pump to the desired location. The line pump operates by receiving liquid material from the attached hopper. It then pushes the material through the hose or pipeline. Schwing offers different types of line pumps, including stationary and trailer-mounted models. Line pumps are perfect for small to medium-sized construction projects that require concrete placement in areas that are not easily accessible.
• Electrohydraulic Pump: This type of Schwing pump uses electrohydraulic technology to provide a precise and efficient placement of high volumes of concrete. One of the prominent features of this type of pump is its easy maneuverability and stable positioning. Also, it has minimal environmental impact and low noise-level operation. This makes the electro-hydraulic pump suitable for use in both urban and eco-sensitive construction environments.
• Truck-Mounted Pump: This is a type of concrete pump that is primarily mounted to a truck chassis. This equipment offers the flexibility and fast setup of liquid concrete placement. Schwing truck-mounted pumps are designed with an easy-to-operate control system to ensure accurate and reliable concrete placement. They are used mostly in commercial and residential construction project applications.

Specification and Maintenance

• Concrete Output:

  Concrete output is the amount of concrete a pump can provide in a set amount of time, usually in cubic meters per hour or cubic yards per hour. This frequency of concrete supply shows whether the pump is suitable for use in small or large construction projects. For big projects, it is better to pick pumps with bigger output rates. For example, Schwing's larger models like the KXM 62/64 and KX 50 might deliver more than 100 m3 of concrete per hour.

• Maximum Horizontal Reach:

  This is the furthest distance a pump can place concrete horizontally from its base. It is an important reach feature for determining how far the pump can extend over, for example, a building site to an outlet on a foundation. Schwing pumps usually have a maximum horizontal reach of between 34 and 72 meters, depending on the model.

• Maximum Vertical Reach:

  This is the highest height a concrete pump can reach and is measured in meters or feet. The vertical reach of a pump determines how high it can deliver concrete, for example, to the columns of a high-rise building. Schwing's larger models, like the 3D 61, can reach up to a height of 61 meters or 199 feet.

• Gross Weight:

  The overall weight of a concrete pump truck affects its driving performance and the requirement for the kind of truck used to carry it. Schwing's large concrete pumps can weigh approximately 40,000 kg.

Like other types of machines, a concrete pump requires regular maintenance if it is to perform effectively and have a long lifespan. Regular maintenance, especially scheduled, can spare the user the cost of unexpected repairs or breakdowns. The parts of the pump that are important to its overall operation need to be inspected routinely. They also need to be replaced or lubricated if the maintenance schedule calls for it. The crucial components of the concrete pump that require maintenance include the valve system and the seals, gaskets, and hoses.

A predictable pump service schedule should be drawn up and followed according to the manufacturer's instructions. This should include regular inspections and testing of critical parts of the machine. Any repairs, substitute parts, or servicing required, along with the service schedule, should be clearly documented. This will enable the pump to perform optimally at all times, regardless of how long it has been in service.

Application scenarios of Schwing concrete pumps

Schwing concrete pumps offer unique benefits in various construction application scenarios.

• Large-scale Infrastructure Projects:

  In enormous infrastructure projects like the construction of bridges, highways, dams, and government buildings, Schwing concrete pumps are necessary. They provide high-volume concrete pouring, precision placement, and the adaptability to complex job sites that massive infrastructure projects often involve.

• High-rise Building Construction:

  In the construction of high-rise buildings, Schwing concrete pumps (especially those with a long boom) are used. They ensure the high-precision placement of concrete, as well as the rapid completion of projects.

• Commercial Construction:

  Schwing concrete pumps are frequently used in commercial construction, including the construction of office and retail complexes, hotels, and factories. They are perfect for projects where there must be timely completion and precise concrete placement for complicated architectural features like girders, slabs, and columns.

• Tunnel and Horizontal Construction:

  Schwing concrete pumps are frequently utilized in horizontal construction (such as tunnel construction) involving substantial underground work, including excavation and tunneling. They are ideal for the precise concrete placement required for forming heads, lining tunnels, and creating underground infrastructure.

• Industrial Construction:

  Schwing concrete pumps are used to create industrial facilities like refineries, factories, and power plants. They provide the precision, versatility, and timely completion required in industrial construction.

How to choose a Schwing concrete pump

Whatever the kind of concrete pump, there is a list of important things to take into account when deciding which of these machines to purchase:

• Capacity and pressure:

  These two factors are closely connected to the kind of construction projects the concrete pumps will be used for. Larger construction projects will need concrete pumps with larger capacities and pressures. Smaller capacities and pressures may be sufficient for domestic construction projects such as slab casting.

• Reach:

  The reach of the concrete pump is also closely connected to the kind of construction projects that will be taken on. In some construction projects, it will be important to have a concrete pump that can easily reach high and far distances. For other projects, such a reach will not be necessary.

• Flexibility:

  This refers to the mobility of the concrete pump. It is important to consider whether the project will need a concrete that can easily be moved to different locations on the same construction site. A mounted pump is suitable for a construction project where the concrete pump is at the same location as the mixing and pouring takes place. A line pump is easy to move around but still needs to be set up near the location where the concrete will be poured.

Schwing Concrete Pump FAQ

Q1: What is the difference between a concrete pump and a concrete pump truck?

A1: A concrete pump delivers liquid concrete from the mixer to the designated point of the building under construction. It can be a stand-alone machine or an integral part of a concrete pump truck. A concrete pump truck combines a concrete pump and a vehicle for transport.

Q2: What is the difference between line pumps and boom pumps?

A2: Line pumps are more portable and suitable for smaller construction projects. They also offer greater flexibility when accessing hard-to-reach areas. On the other hand, boom pumps are typically used for larger-scale projects that require high volume and rapid delivery of concrete.

Q3: What affects the concrete pump delivery time?

A3: Several factors can affect the concrete pump delivery time. These include the size and capacity of the pump being used, the distance the concrete needs to be pumped, the weather conditions, the traffic situation, and preparation time at the pumping site.

Q4: How does the operator control the direction of the concrete being pumped?

A4: The operator uses a remote control to adjust the position and angle of the boom or nozzle to change the direction of the concrete being pumped.