How to extend service life of a portable concrete mixer and pump

A portable concrete mixer and pump plays a crucial rule in modern construction. Some clients might be confused with the fact that their pump serves a shorter time than expected. Why? The answer lies in inappropriate running and lack in maintenance. To extend the service life of a portable concrete mixer pump, you are advised to take the following tips.

First, choose the original accessories rather than cheaper ones. Original accessories may cost more, but they bring the best cooperative effect of the machine.

Second, any concrete pump has its own working temperature scope, and even each of its devices has their own temperature range. Running a pump at a temperature below or above its given temperatures will lead to wearing of its accessories, transformation of its lubricants and even changes of pumped concrete. Therefore, it’s necessary to have the pump running for a while without concrete in winter until its temperature gets to the normal state. In the same way, you need to prevent the trailer pump from overloading at high temperatures. Once the value on the thermometer is abnormal, the pump should be shut down immediately for inspection. It is strictly forbidden to continue pumping concrete without eliminating the problem.

Third, bear in mind that either a stationary or portable concrete mixer and pump is only used for mixing and pumping concrete rather than other materials. In addition, it is necessary to prevent impurities from entering the pump, which will not only accelerate the wear of the parts, but also damage the lubricating oil film, causing the temperature of the parts to rise and the lubricating oil to deteriorate. Therefore, we must use high-quality, supporting parts and lubricating oil and grease. Once the mixing pump fails, you should try to repair it at a regular repair place. In the on-site repair process, special attention should be paid to prevent the replaced parts from being contaminated by dust and other impurities before entering the machine.

Fifth, please do not running a concrete mixer pump on slopes, near high voltage equipment or in any other dangerous environments. Special measures should also be taken to reduce erosion of the pump parts from rain, air and other pollutants.

Last but not least, the most efficient way to solve the failure problems of a portable concrete mixer and pump is to contact the after-sales unit, or the maintenance center rather than trying to “do it yourself”.