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Concrete Tools and Equipment
| Choosing the correct concrete tool for your specific application can be difficult. The huge number of manufacturers, equipment types, and features can leave you unsure as which tool is right for you. Here at Concrete-Catalog dot com, we supply a large array of concrete tools for soil compaction, concrete placing, and concrete finishing, and provide details specs and information to get you the right tool to get your concrete job done. |
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Concrete Tools and What They Do |
 Rammers deliver a high impact force (high amplitude) making them an excellent tool for cohesive and semi-cohesive soils. Frequency range is 500 to 750 blows a minute. Rammers get compaction force from small 2 or 4 cycle gasoline or diesel engines that power a large piston set with two sets of springs. The rammer is inclined at a forward angle to allow forward travel as the machine jumps. Rammers cover three types of compaction: impact, vibration, and kneading. Diesel rammers are perfect for heavy duty work or used where gas powered tools is restricted on the job site. |
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Plate
Compactorsare low amplitude and high frequency, designed to compact granular soils and asphalt. Gasoline or Diesel engines drive one or two eccentric weights at high speed to develop compaction force. The heavier the plate, the more compaction force it generates. The resulting vibrations cause forward motion also known as a One Way Plate Compactor. Reversible and Hydraulic Reversible Compactors have a reversible plate to allow forward and reverse motion. Unlike standard plates, the reversible forward travel may be stopped and the machine will maintain its force for "spot" compaction. Due to their weight and force, reversible plates are ideal for semi-cohesive soils. |
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 Vibratory Rollersare available in several categories: walk-behind and ride-on, which are then broken down to smooth drum, padded drum, and rubber-tired models. Smooth-drum machines is the perfect tool for both soil and asphalt. Dual steel drums are mounted on a rigid frame and vibration is provided by eccentric shafts placed in the drums or mounted on the frame. Padded rollers are also known as trench rollers due to their effective use in trenches and excavations. Large eccentric units provide high impact force and high amplitude (for rollers) that are appropriate for cohesive soils. The drum pads provide a kneading action on soil. Rubber-tire rollers are a static roller by nature, compaction force is altered by the addition or removal of weight added as ballast in the form of water or sand. The compaction effort is pressure and kneading, primarily with asphalt finish rolling. |
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Mixers and Mortar/Plaster
MixersIn describing the mixing process, the mixer hardware is only one of several components. The mixing process also includes the loading method, the discharge method, the mixing time, and the mixing energy. That is why our mixers have key features that provide benefits for charging, mixing, and dumping for quality results. Features such as reliable Honda motors, steel drums with low charging heights, and a low maintenance design to for a long life. |
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Screeds, and Vibratory
Truss Screedsare an effective tool that can be used during the concrete strike off operation. Vibratory screeds ensure surface vibration, which brings paste to the surface and limits the possibility of exposed fibers. Magnesium blades are recommended to establish a smooth, level surface and can close up any tears or open areas that occur during the strike off operation. |
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Walk
Behind Power Trowels When choosing a walk behind power trowel you must consider how big of an area you are trying to cover, the type of concrete mix, weather conditions, and if there any obstructions or narrow doorways. With the widespread acceptance of the F-number system that rates flatness, proper power toweling techniques are essential, so choosing the proper power trowel is vital. Below is a general guide for the various sizes of walk behind trowels for concrete finishing:
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Ride
On Power Trowels For high FF numbers, the high performance and hydraulically driven ride on power trowels are the most powerful on the market and are used on most large commercial jobs. These riders produce good horsepower-to-weight ratios for pans and will provide finishes with high FF values. Mechanical ride on trowels utilize gearboxes while Hydrostatic ride on trowels have a hydraulic system that eliminates most mechanical problems for trouble free operation. Below is a general guide for the various sizes of ride on trowels for concrete finishing:
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 Hydraulic
Concrete Breakersare a far more efficient tool than pneumatic models, and are a fraction of the cost. Our Hydraulic packs and breakers can easily be transported and emit little hand/arm vibration providing better ergonomics . The power packs themselves are powered by reliable Honda engines and are able to power a full range of hydraulic tools and breakers and are a fraction of the cost and more efficient than there pneumatic counterparts. Sorry, Hydraulic Concrete Breakers are no longer available |
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Concrete Vibrators Concrete is the combination of water, cement, small aggregates and large aggregates. When mixed together, curing occurs, where the cement paste acts as a glue binding all the surrounding aggregates. Proper curing is important to the relative strength and durability of concrete. Right after placement, concrete contains up to 20% entrapped air. Vibration consolidates concrete by moving the concrete particles, and then by removing entrapped air. The result of concrete vibration is 3% to 5% strength increase for each percent of air removed. Concrete Vibrators consist of three parts:a gas or an electric motor, a shaft, and a head. Various motor, shaft, and head sizes are available for certain requirements. Sorry, we no longer carry concrete vibrators at this time. |
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