The transportation and pouring of concrete can be a delicate matter. Concrete can be finicky and conditions should be optimal. If not, wastage can occur, costing much time and money. Three top considerations when transporting and pouring concrete are: segregation; postponement of the pour; and, wastage due to poor planning and organization. Factors to Consider [...]
Operating a concrete pump truck requires skill and knowledge. Because of the sheer size of these vehicles and pumping equipment, diligence is always required. There are a number of defensive driving principles that concrete pump truck operators should consider during operation. There are also a number of general rules that provide safety guidelines to drivers. [...]
Standards are offered as guidelines for specific industries and provide particular functions. For the concrete pumping industry, this relates to safety. Standards can be both mandatory and optional. The American National Standards Institute/American Society of Mechanical Engineers B30 standard includes 26 construction standards. The B30 Construction Package relates to cranes, lifting systems, hoists and derricks. [...]
Not all operators of concrete pump trucks deal with cement; however, for those who do, cement must be managed correctly, otherwise it can be detrimental to the health. Cement is the base or substance that binds the concrete together. There are a number of known illnesses and potential hazards of working with cement. Cement Hazards [...]
Hose whipping is a danger faced by concrete pump operators. It occurs when air is compressed and then set free within the delivery system. Hose whipping, as the name suggests, involves the delivery system whipping around and creating a potentially hazardous situation. For hose whipping to occur: Air must get into the system that carries [...]
Concrete is a temperamental material. A mix of cement, water, aggregate (e.g. gravel or crushed rock) and admixtures (if needed), concrete is an extremely tough substance. The workability of this material is just one characteristic of concrete that operators should be knowledgeable about; however, it happens to be an extremely important one. In order for [...]
Cole & Lambert pride themselves on being an authorized Putzmeister dealer for all of Southern New Jersey, Southern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. They undertake sales and repairs of Putzmeister truck mounted boom pumps, trailer pumps, mortar machines and telebelts. The Putzmeister brand is highly recognizable around the world. For Cole & Lambert, [...]
It’s hard to fathom just exactly where we’d be without concrete in the construction industry. An essential tool for receiving this concrete is the concrete pump. There are many different types of concrete pumps and choosing the best one depends upon the task at hand. Two common types of concrete pumps you will see are [...]
Welcome to Cole & Lambert’s Concrete Pump Blog. Our business is concrete pumps in their many forms, and through our blog we will be giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your concrete pump needs. […]
