Concrete pumps are an absolutely vital tool in the construction industry, but the fact they are so important is one reason why you shouldn’t purchase just any pump. These machines also represent a significant investment, so ending up with an unsuitable concrete pump is a big mistake. We might even extend this argument to say…

At Callaghan Concrete Pumps, we sell second-hand as well as new concrete pumps. In the second-hand department, we offer concrete boom pumps (see the previous blog entry) and concrete line pumps, both truck-mounted and stationary. For some customers, there are a few very valid reasons to choose a second-hand pump over the brand-new variety. Let’s…

When you think about concrete, you probably picture someone shovelling from a wheelbarrow, a mixer truck emptying its contents or perhaps a crane with a bucket. But the modern solution to many concreting scenarios is the concrete boom pump. What is a Concrete Boom Pump? A concrete boom pump is a type of truck-based concrete…

Working parts A crucial part of concrete pump maintenance is lubrication. Operators should lubricate the boom once a week and undertake a visual inspection of the boom and pipes. Most concrete pumps are equipped with an auto-lube mechanism that automatically greases all moving parts. If the automatic lubrication system fails, operators can manually grease parts…

Concrete pumps are a necessary tool for any construction site. However, they can be problematic if not maintained properly or operated efficiently. In this post, we will touch on some of the common obstacles with concrete pumps and their solutions. Mixing issues A poorly mixed batch can result in a slump that either falls too…

Concrete pumps have gradually become one of the most significant utilities for a range of commercial and residential projects worldwide. They were initially designed as a means to deliver liquid concrete to hard-to-access sites. However, their tremendous efficiency, high-flow rate and reliability have resulted in them becoming a leading concreting solution across many construction purposes…