Mortar Pumps - Difference Between Line Pump And Boom PumpMortar pumps are tools that facilitate the transfer of liquid concrete by means of pumping. The right mortar pump makes work easier and effective along with saving time, manual energy and money. Getting the right mix of grout and mortar pump combination is perhaps the primary step for getting quality work done. These pumps are beneficial for transferring fresh mixed materials from the mixing point to the application point which can be at a distance of over 200 feet and at a height of 100 feet. The biggest advantage that these pumps provide are that, unlike hoppers, these applications negate the use of cranes on site, thereby reducing the risks involved with lifting and transferring mixes. Types of Mortar Pumps Mortar pumps can be classified into two basic categories: the boom pump and the line pump. The Boom Pump The boom pump is a self contained unit where the pump is attached to a truck. The unit has a remote controlled arm that is called the boom which ensures accurate concrete placing. Boom pumps can be used for a variety of purposes starting from concrete pours for high rise buildings, concrete slabs or large industrial or commercial projects because of their easy maneuverability and capacity to pump high volumes of concrete mix. These pumps save costs involved with labor because of its robotic arm and can be used effectively even in confined and small spaces. These units come in configurations of three or four sections and can come with an unfolding height of as low as 16 feet, making them effective for concrete placement in small and confined spaces. Boom pumps or trucks often remain in the same site for the entire duration of the pour because of their independent reach. The concrete mix can be unloaded directly into the pumps thereby making the difficult construction job a whole lot smoother and simpler. The Line Pump A line pump is a type of mortar pump that can be truck mounted or can even be placed on a trailer. These portable pumps can be used, not just to pump concrete mixes but to pump grout, mortar, sludge, foamed concrete and wet screeds with equal efficiency as well. Steel or rubber concrete placing hoses are attached manually to the machine outlet and are linked together to lead to the area of the concrete placement. The line pump units utilize the ball-valve pump as these are relatively less expensive, with fewer wear parts to take care of. Apart from that, these pumps have a very simple design that makes cleaning and maintaining the pump much easier. The line pump units are much smaller in size in comparison to the boom pumps and the hoses attached to the line pump units are also easy to handle. These mortar pumps are ideal for construction sites where a lower volume of mix output is required such as building beams for masonry walls, concrete placement in reinforced sections, underwater concrete repairs, and fabric form filling, or for smaller volume applications such as concrete filling for swimming pools or sidewalks and for placing concrete slabs for smaller family homes. All in all these mortar pumps make the job of the contractor much easier and save him/her loads of cash. |