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What does innovation look like in the field of concrete line pumping? Things haven't changed much since the invention of the swing tube, with most pumps remaining loud, rudimentary-looking machines with an ever-increasing price tag. The only thing that seems to change (aside from government mandated environmental regulations) is they get bigger and consequently more expensive; but if you're a General Purpose Concrete Pumper using a 2” line and have a reasonable understanding of the limiting factors of reduction, then you know that “bigger” isn't better...and neither is “more expensive”. Not since the mid 1980's, when Farran Equipment Company began...

Want to maximize the performance of your concrete pump? Not getting the yards per hour the spec book says you should? Chances are your hose is the limiting factor. When it comes to concrete pump performance, it's all about the flow! Several factors contribute to the yards per hour that your pump can produce, such as material cylinder diameter & length, piston face pressure, horse power...and most importantly...the amount of reduction the concrete experiences from the moment it enters your hopper till it exits your hose. Most pumpers will argue that the bigger the machine, the more yards per hour...

INCREASING PROFITS BY LIMITING HUBRIS If you are in the business of shotcrete and are worried about how the current economic situation may effect your finances, perhaps its time to save money by tailoring your pump to the specific needs of your industry. For the longest time shotcrete professionals have been under the assumption that bigger is better when it comes to the pump you buy; the thought being that the bigger the pump, the bigger the engine, the bigger the.....well,....nobody really knows because that's just what people have always done. Go big or go home?.....maybe go home and reevaluate...

Over the past year and a half, we have all learned the harsh lesson of just how volatile our economy can be. Mandated business closures, forced health and safety regulations, and a looming sense of uncertainty remain as so many industries struggle to adapt to these unforeseen changes. Government mandates proclaimed for the sake of safety have had the unfortunate consequence of forcing the bankruptcy of thousands of businesses. Many people are now questioning how their profession can withstand the various trials our economy faces at an ever erratic rate. So how can one mitigate the effects of such a...