Why are more and more contractors renting concrete line pumps in Texas?
Renting a Concrete Line Pump makes a significant difference in terms of:
• Time and Labor Savings
• Increased Profits
• Improved Scheduling
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Reduced Site Preparation
• Employee Satisfaction
• Enhanced Quality Control
• Concrete Placing Versatility
Concrete Pumping Saves Contractors Money!
Our
concrete line pump places concrete faster and more accurately with less labor than any other method. A job that takes five men two and a half hours to pour would only take three men one hour to pump. Contractors who pump consistently report labor savings of 50 percent compared to truck dumping. Our on site,
concrete pumping allows you to reallocate valuable personnel to other duties to expedite the pour. In addition, you can discharge more
ready-mix trucks in less time using a pump, enabling you to complete more jobs in a day.
Concrete Pumping Keeps Job Sites Moving
Concrete Line Pumping Rental Service can be scheduled any time of day and can work around the clock, as long as operators and concrete are available.
Site preparation for a typical pour can sometimes be time consuming, labor intensive and unpredictable, hampering efficient
scheduling. Your concrete pumping can very often facilitate completion of an entire job from one location while keeping
ready mix trucks safely at the curb. Pumps also reduce excavating time from 10 percent to 15 percent and make backfilling easier.
Concrete Pumping Safety - Employee Productivity & Safety
Concrete pumping not only makes a concrete pour more convenient, consistent and it improves on-the-job safety. Your
Ready mix trucks are kept at the curb, away from embankments, excavations and other dangerous obstructions and concrete can be placed exactly where you want it. In addition, our
concrete pump reduces congestion on the job site better than most other methods, improving job efficiency and safety. Fewer risks and a more ergonomic process are benefits to your employees that can help you attract and retain quality workers.
Precise delivery accomplished by our Experienced Concrete Professionals
Concrete Line Pumping Rental Services provides flexibility for all types of projects and improves the efficiency at which you complete them. Job site to job site, no matter what your concrete placing requirements,
Concrete Pumping TX opens a world of opportunities.
Concrete Pumping Services for all your Concrete Projects
Including:
• Commercial Buildings
• Residential Pours
• Light Commercial
• Industrial
• Bridge Decks
• Post Tension Slabs
• Tunneling
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Pools/Shot creting
• Patios
• Mat Pours
• Footings
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Indoor Pours
• Slope Paving
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What is Concrete Pumping?
Concrete pumping is a more efficient way of pouring concrete, using a machine to transfer liquid concrete. There are two basic types of pumps that are used, concrete ‘boom pump’ and the other is commonly called a concrete ‘line pump’ or concrete trailer pump.
What is a Concrete Boom Pump?
The boom pump uses a remote controlled robotic arm to place concrete where it needs to go, and they’re often used in large construction projects. Concrete boom pumps are able to pump concrete at high volumes and are extremely accurate, which is why they are used for larger projects.
What is a Concrete Line Pump?
The line pump uses flexible or steel hoses attached to the outlet of the concrete pump and linked together to wherever the concrete needs to go. This type of pump is usually used for interiors where concrete boom trucks can't get to.
Concrete line pumps are also better suited for smaller jobs like swimming pools, ground slabs and sidewalks.
Faster Concrete Placement
Speed of the pour is always an important factor when it comes to any-sized construction project. One of the many benefits of concrete pumping is that it is a faster way to place concrete over more traditional methods. Faster placement means you’re able to stay within any deadlines and you can use just the one piece of equipment to complete one concrete pour.
Less Concrete Pouring Labor
Anyone who has been involved in any sort of construction job knows that labor is a big part of the total expense of the project. Obviously, the labor force is integral, but if it can be reduced without affecting quality and safety, it will help boost the bottom line. Concrete pumping generally requires less in the way of labor than other methods of concrete pouring.
Improved Concrete
Concrete pumping results in a more stable end product, which means the safety level of your project, is higher and the durability is also higher. For the
customer, a more durable concrete product means you won’t have to pay for maintenance or a brand new pour for a longer period of time, which is going to save money.
Concrete Pouring Accuracy
Accurate pumping means fewer stoppages, fewer delays and a more professional-looking end result. Any company that pours concrete as its main business knows how important it is to present a professional result to the clients and to the public
Concrete Pumping Convenience Factor
The convenience factor means that jobs that were previously ‘undoable’ can now be completed, and with a high degree of accuracy and precision. Your
concrete pumping convenience factor makes it easier on workers, enables a company to take on new projects and can ultimately increase sales. Then at the end of the day, increasing sales is really what every business is all about.
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What information will I need to provide?
We REQUIRE:
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Your company name
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Job site address
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Type of job
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Type of concrete to be pumped
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How many lineal feet of hose you will require from where we will park the truck?
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Time the concrete will be delivered to the job site
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How many yards of concrete to be pumped?
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Your company billing address
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What form of payment you will be using?
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Any special job site information or directions
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Photo of Jobsite
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How much does it cost?
Rates subject to change
$550.00. First 3 Hrs Weekday
$150.00. Each Additional hour
$250.00 for additional setup
$2.00. Yrd Pumped
$150.00 if color concrete is used
$150.00-$250.00 Trip charge outside 50mile radius from Frisco, Tx
Saturday $750.00 for the first 3hrs and/or early hour times prices are subject to change.
Other Labor charges may apply pending Job-site
complications!
We arrive 15-30 min before concrete arrival
What information do I need to provide to my concrete supplier?
Mix Requirements:
Make sure to request a trailer pump mix:
50/50 Sand to Rock Ratio
3/4 Crushed rock or smaller,
6 inch slump and anything over 200lf will require 2yards of grout for priming. Pathway for pipe to be clear of any obstacles that could be damaged from pipe!
Make sure we have access to water and to have a designated
wash out area as this is not our responsibility.
***Note*** We sometimes have a
clean out tub available and will be an additional cost added to the pump service.
***Also Note*** The Concrete does not belong to us; we did not purchase the concrete, nor did we deliver the concrete! Therefore, the clean out debris of the concrete is the
sole responsibility of the
Contractor!!
Payment will be due upon completion and pending Pump foreman could be due before we start.
If more than one truck is needed, then upon first truck arrival there may be a delay with pumping until system is primed. Once system is pumping the next truck should not be longer than 20 mins away. At no point should 2 trucks be waiting with
Texas heat !
Why is some concrete not able to be pumped?
Concrete is made up of many different ingredients. Certain mixes such as exposed concrete have a significantly higher proportion of large rocks than a normal mix or duramix. The extra rock content can bind in our hoses, preventing us from pumping. Also, other types of non-pumpable concrete could include mix designs with too much sand.
Who pays for the concrete if it is not able to be pumped?
We try our best to pump concrete supplied by the concrete company that you hire. We do not supply concrete, so it is impossible to ensure that the concrete is 100% consistent from job to job. We will, however, make our best attempt to pump the concrete mix as long as it is safe to do so. However, we are not responsible for the cost of the concrete mix if it cannot be pumped. As long as it is in our schedule for that day, we can wait for a replacement load, but sometimes it is better if we can reschedule for another day.
What is the coldest temperature at which concrete can be pumped?
As we have been told, our concrete pump can pump in really cold weather, however we have set our limit at 32° Fahrenheit. If the weather is below 32° Fahrenheit, we will ask to reschedule. We get our weather information through The Weather Channel.
Estimating & Concrete Mixing Ratios
When making concrete it’s important to use the correct concrete mixing ratios to produce a strong durable concrete mix.
To make concrete there are four basic materials you need: portland cement, sand, aggregate (stone), and water. The ratio of aggregate to sand to cement is an important factor in determining the compressive strength of the concrete mixture.
A concrete mixture ratio of
1 part cement, 3 parts sand, and 3 parts aggregate will produce a concrete mix of approximately 3000 psi.
Mixing water with the cement, sand, and stone will form a paste that will bind the materials together until the mix hardens. The strength properties of the concrete are inversely proportional to the water/cement ratio.
Basically, this means the more water you use to mix the concrete (very fluid) the weaker the concrete mix. The less water you use to mix the concrete (somewhat dry but workable) the stronger the concrete mix.
Accurate concrete mixing ratios can be achieved by measuring the dry materials using buckets or some other kind of measuring device. By measuring the mixing ratios, you will have a consistent concrete mix throughout your entire project.
Mixing ratio to make 1 yard of concrete
To produce a
3000-psi cubic yard of concrete (27 cubic feet) the concrete mixture ratio is:
1. 517 pounds of cement
2. 1560 pounds of sand
3. 1600 pounds of stone
4. 32 - 34 gallons of water
This mixing ratio will give you a concrete mix that is strong, durable, and good for most concrete projects. A cubic yard of concrete will fill an area 8 feet wide by 10 feet long by 4 inches thick, or 80 square feet @ 4 inches thick.
At 6 inches thick a cubic yard of concrete will fill an area 52 square feet and at 5 inches thick, it will fill an area that's 65 square feet.
To produce a cubic yard of
4000 psi concrete, you have to adjust the concrete mixing ratio to:
1. 611 pounds of cement
2. 1450 pounds of sand
3. 1600 pounds of stone
4. 33- 35 gallons of water
As you can see a little more cement and a little less sand is required to produce this stronger concrete mix that is great for driveways, pool decks, sidewalks, exterior patios, and commercial garages.
Knowing the weight of the materials and how much water to use should help you determine how much cement, sand, and stone to purchase to complete your project.
For
estimating purposes, you can make about 1 cubic yard of concrete with 5 1/2 94-pound bags of cement, 17 cubic feet of sand, and 18 cubic feet of gravel. (It takes about forty 80-pound bags of prepackaged materials to make 1 cubic yard of concrete.)
If you need less than 1 cubic yard of concrete (or if
ready-mix is not available) you can mix your own on site either by hand or using a concrete mixer.
To make smaller batches of concrete, use the same proportions, but with smaller quantities, substituting buckets for cubic feet. (For the mix proportions given previously, you'd use 1 bucket of cement, 3 buckets of sand, 3 buckets of stone, and 1/2 bucket of water.)
For any batch size, the most important thing is to keep the proportions of the ingredients the same. You can double or triple the batch size simply by doubling or tripling the number of buckets of each ingredient you add to the mix.
For very small projects, such as setting a mailbox post or doing repairs, you may want to purchase a packaged concrete mix. Such a mix combines cement, sand, and gravel in the correct mixing ratios and requires only the addition of water to create fresh concrete.
These concrete mixture ratios are designed for the concrete to reach full strength at or around 28 days. Curing the concrete can be done by keeping it wet after the first day until the concrete is 7 days old. This is an important step to take for the concrete to achieve full strength by 28 days.
Concrete Curing Tips
Where forms are utilized, leave them set up as far as might be feasible since they will hold warmth and help keep the solid from drying too rapidly. Corners and edges are generally defenseless, and forms will help during the warmth discharge process.
Live steam can be siphoned into the walled in area around the solid to keep it from drying out too rapidly in the low-dampness levels that are basic during chilly climate.
Hold up until all drain water has dissipated before wrapping up. Concrete poured and put in chilly climate has a much slower setting and restoring time, so draining will likewise begin later than anticipated. Be set up to deal with more drain water than is normal in customary concrete situation.
While the concrete is being restored, confirm the concrete temperature utilizing an infrared temperature device. Ensure the concrete is keeping up a temperature of in any event 40 degrees for its relieving period.
Make preparations for the concrete cooling too quickly. This should be possible by continuously bringing down the temperatures inside a walled in area or by covering the concrete with protective covers. With enormous structures, a few days or even a long time of steady cooling is prompted. Removing the covers out of nowhere in chilly climate can make a temperature differential develop between the outside of the concrete and its center, bringing about poor concrete results.
Cover or protect recently poured cement by applying sealant to forestall outside water from saturating the concrete. Protecting the concrete will broaden concrete's life and will diminish the opportunity of a disappointment. In amazingly chilly locales, utilize just a breathable tarp that permits the vanishing of dampness.
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