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| News |  Here is the info on the new hose I was telling you about.
Here is the info on the new hose I was telling you about. I feel that besides the obvious usefulness of this kind of design for tight access walls etc. , the safety advantages are even more significant . The hose can replace the use of pipe and even standard placement hose in many cases. The working and bursting pressure of the Mudsnake at 1250psi /2500psi substantially exceeds that of 666psi / 2000 on a standard discharge hose and 800psi/2400 on wire braided hose . T he weight factor , when considering common accident s in the form of hose whippings back injuries etc. , should have a positive impact on our industry as a whole as well. The comparisons o f the weight of the 4 ” Mudsnake compared to other commonly used 4 ” hoses are as follows . Mudsnake 1.28lbs/ft . Fabric discharge hose 3.3lbs/foot . Wire braid hose 5.4lbs/ft. Nine gauge pipe 6. 8lbs/ft. The selling price is expected to be competitive ranging somewhere between a fabric and wire braided hose.
Thanks in advance for your help in getting this information out through the most dynamic media in our industry ConcretePumping.com
Jeffrey L. Switzer
|  Safety Reminder Outrigger Pins
Always be sure that the outriggers are pinned and locked before traveling. Even if they are hydraulically operated, they can swing out if a line is ripped off, or if a holding valve fails.
If the locking device is damaged or worn, it should be replaced immediately and the unit must not be driven until the outriggers can be positively locked against accidental opening.
|  Safety Reminder Water Box Safety Crushing / Amputation Hazard
Do not remove the water box covers or grates when the machine is stroking.
If you must remove the water box cover (to add water, for example), and there is not a bolt-down grate over the water box, then stop the pump, take the transmission out of gear, and lock the cab so the pump cannot be restarted until you are finished and the covers are back in place.
If a bolt-down grate is installed, you may simply stop the pump from stroking before removing the water box covers. Replace the covers before restarting the pump.
|  Hoisting
Remember, the boom may not be used as a hoist or crane.
This type of operation is contrary to the Schwing Safety Manual and ACPA operating guidelines.
Concrete pumps do not meet the conditions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act to operate as a crane or hoisting device.
If there is an accident, our insurance carrier will question why our equipment was being used for other than its designed purpose.
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