What is a concrete pump hopper?

A concrete pump works by using a valve system and the basic principles of hydraulics. After a mixing truck pours liquid concrete into a hopper, the concrete pump sucks the liquid concrete through a valve system and into the area where it needs to be laid down.

How does a concrete hopper work?

The hopper has a mesh grate the concrete falls through which prevents any large rocks or chunks from plugging the pump truck hoses. The hopper also has an auger that churns the concrete keeping it liquid and flowable. Once the concrete is in the hopper, it gets sucked into a valve system in small intervals or strokes.

How do you clean a concrete pump?

Once the hoses are free of concrete, disconnect JUST THE HOPPER from the hoses. Wash the hopper and stick the concrete pump cleaning sponge ball in the reducer. Fill the hopper full of water to push the cleaning sponge down the system, cleaning all the hoses.

Can concrete be placed by pump?

Concrete can be pumped in a variety of ways, including: line pumps, using trailer or truck-mounted pumps with flexible hoses. mobile concrete placing booms, using truck-mounted pumps with pipework supported by multi-staged booms.

How does the concrete Hopper in a concrete pump truck work?

The hopper also has an auger that churns the concrete keeping it liquid and flowable. Once the concrete is in the hopper, it gets sucked into a valve system in small intervals or strokes.

Can a concrete Hopper be used with a forklift?

Save the extra cost of a concrete pump or crane and use your extendable forklift with a Star Industries concrete hopper. It’s the perfect solution to place concrete in hard to reach places and the ¾ cuyd capacity allows for plenty of concrete to be placed at once.

What kind of pumps are used for concrete?

Graco concrete pumps (piston and rotor stator) are capable of pumping large volumes into various molds such as columns, beams, wall panels, railroad ties, underground utilities, pipes and more. With a range of sizes and capabilities, our pumps can support everything up to large molds with high vertical material lifting requirements.

What makes a good concrete pump truck operator?

As long as the hopper stays full and there are no blockages in the concrete hoses, the process of pumping the concrete goes quite smoothly. Having a good concrete pump truck operator is also very important. Their experience and wisdom is key to handling any problems that may occur, fixing them, and keeping the pour going.