Grout Pump equipment’s are used to pump cements mortars. It is necessary equipment for every construction project. Some time it is found that operators face some issues while pumping. We are providing some suggestions here to help the operators in recognizing some of the factors that need to be considered while mixing and pumping cement grouts.
Due to availability of wide variety of materials for many different applications, it depends upon operators to become well-known with the material they tend to use.
Let’s discuss about those points where you should focus on:-
Materials
There are so many commercially manufactured materials available in today’s market like material for floor toppings, structural repairs, high strength non-shrink grouts and other materials.
Each material posses unique characteristics that must be well understood in order to ensure successful application.
Flow
For successful pumping, material needs to be flowable or pourable consistency. Material containing aggregates is pumped easily and fast through grout pump when consistency is kept to the lower range of pourable.
Setting Time
Materials containing accelerating admixtures reduce the setting time. As soon as material is mixed, it must be pumped rapidly and kept in motion and successive batches must be mixed and pumped soon.
Pumping Distance
Pumping distance should be maintained at minimum. Keep the hoses straight, no matter what material is being used. Sometimes you can require longer hose lengths than normal, in this situation make every effort to use every advantage possible to assure successful applications.
Some materials may not be simply pumped for long distances so, materials characteristics must be well known before starting production procedure.
General Procedures
Before mixing and pumping production materials, Rinse the mixer and charge the pump hopper with enough water to flush the grout pump and all grout lines.
This is mainly done to flush out the grouting system of any residual material. Once it is done, remove grout hose from the pump and drain out all water by elevating one end.
Never Forget to Lock Out Controls Before Attempting Clean or Repair Procedures.
Now it’s time to mix slurry composed of cement and water and pumps it through grout pump. Never attempt to pump grouting material through dry hose.
Never run Grout Pump without Fluid as it will cause severe damage to the machine.
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