Pumping Advantages
- Pumping concrete frees cranes and hoists for other construction operations, such as delivering materials.
- Pumped concrete can be easier to handle because the flow of concrete is directed to the exact spot of placement (whereas cranes and conveyors deposit large piles of concrete that must be moved manually).
- Few obstacles can block a concrete pumping pipeline. Pipelines can corner sharply, pass through narrow spaces, travel over or under walls, etc.
- Pumping placement is faster than placement by other methods.
- Pumped concrete can be placed in areas that are difficult or impossible to reach by other placement methods.
- Pumping often results in a savings in manpower and equipment cost and cycle time.
- Pumping can be used when the space available for construction equipment is limited.
- A continuous supply of pumped concrete can help set a steady work pace for the placement crew, thereby increasing productivity.
- A contractor can vary the placement speed or add lines to fit the pace of the job.
- Flow of concrete remains steady and controlled.
- Pumping concrete allows a contractor to place floor slabs on upper floors before completing the concrete work on lower floors. This provides protection from weather when working on lower floors.
