Concrete Equipment
When you are completing a job using concrete, it is important for you to make sure that you are using the right equipment. While a complete list of the types of tools that you will need can't be reproduced here, these are some of the most important pieces of concrete equipment that you might need to accomplish your project.
Concrete Saws
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 STIHL 14 CONCRETE CUTOFF SAW TS400 US $400.00
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Rammers
A rammer generates a high impact force which is used to compress soil. They can be set to provide an impact, a vibration, or a kneading of the soil. The device is held slightly forward, which causes it to move forward on its own during use. It is powered by a motor and a piston attached to two sets of springs.
Mixers
The mixer consists of a drum that turns, and mixes together the concrete and the water. Mixers can vary quite widely in size, horsepower, and capabilities. Make sure that you fully understand the loading process, the discharge process, the amount of time the concrete needs to be mixed, and the amount of energy required during the mixing.
Compacters
These vibrate at a low amplitude and a high frequency, which allows them to compact either soil or asphalt. Heavier plates mean more compaction. The vibrations also allow the compacter to move forward as it is being used. Some can be designed to revers the direction of the vibration so that the compacter moves backward if needed. A reversible compacter can also be "stopped" so that it continues to compact a single area if necessary.
Rollers
The roller serves a purpose similar to that of a compacter. Rollers can be found in both push models and ride-on models. Both types are also available in three models: padded drum, smooth drum, and rubber-tire models. The padded drum model is best suited for use in a trench or an excavation of some kind. The drum is designed to knead the soil, and it is good for use with cohesive soils.
Smooth drums can be used with either asphalt or soil. The vibration comes from shafts inside of the drum.
The rubber tire roller stays in place in its standard configuration. The direction of the force can be augmented by adding or removing weight using a ballast like water or sand.