Learn concrete pumping
Original articles on concrete pumping: its history, boom pump and line pump safety basics, and a pre-pour boom inspection checklist.
- A short history of concrete pumping — Concrete pumping grew from a simple idea, moving wet concrete through a pipe instead of carrying it by hand or crane, into the boom pumps and line pumps used on almost every modern building site. This is how the technology developed and why it matters.
- Boom pump safety basics — The biggest boom pump hazards are an unstable machine, contact with overhead power lines, people in the wrong place and pressurised lines. This article covers the basics of setting up, operating and shutting down a boom pump safely. It is general information and does not replace your manufacturer's manual, site rules or local regulations.
- Line pump safety basics — Line pumps are smaller than boom pumps, but they run at high pressure through pipe and hose laid on the ground, so the main hazards are line failures, hose whip, trip and crush risks and unguarded moving parts. These are general basics and do not replace the manufacturer's manual, site rules or local regulations.
- Pre-pour boom inspection checklist — A pre-pour boom inspection is a short, repeatable walk-around that checks the structure, hydraulics, controls, delivery line and setup before concrete goes in. This checklist is a general guide and does not replace your manufacturer's inspection schedule or your regulator's requirements.