What is the vehicle that pumps concrete called?
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The vehicle that pumps concrete is called a concrete pump, which includes truck-mounted (pump truck) and trailer-mounted ground pumps (further divided into electric pumps and diesel pumps). It can pump fluid concrete through pipes to the construction site where the concrete is to be poured. Here is a partial introduction to concrete vehicles: 1. Types: Concrete pump truck: A machine that continuously transports concrete under pressure through pipes. It consists of a pump body and delivery pipes. According to the structure, it can be divided into piston type, extrusion type, and hydraulic diaphragm type. The pump body is mounted on a truck chassis, and when equipped with an extendable or folding placing boom, it forms a pump truck. The concrete pump truck is modified from a heavy-duty truck chassis, equipped with motion and power transmission devices, pumping and mixing devices, placing devices, and other auxiliary devices. 2. Components: It consists of five parts: boom, pumping, hydraulic, support, and electrical control.
We generally call that kind of vehicle a concrete mixer truck, which is mainly used to transport concrete. This type of truck has a large drum at the back that rotates while driving to prevent the concrete from solidifying on the road. At construction sites, it is usually used in conjunction with a concrete pump truck, which is responsible for delivering the concrete to specific locations. The design of the mixer truck's drum is particularly critical, as it must maintain the uniformity of the concrete, so its structure is very carefully considered. The vehicle's power system needs to be strong enough to ensure the drum rotates steadily. This type of truck is commonly seen in urban construction, but operating it requires certain skills.
