What Is Automatic Pump Truck

Posted On: 04/11/2025 | Posted by: Haomei Concrete Pumps

In the construction industry, concrete pouring efficiency directly impacts project progress. The automatic pump truck, as core equipment, has become the preferred choice for large-scale projects due to their dual advantages of "automation" and "high-efficiency delivery."

Core Structure

1. Boom operating system

The boom is the "signature component" of an automatic concrete boom pump and a key difference from ordinary concrete pumps. A qualified boom system must meet two requirements:

Multi-section boom + flexible joints: It is typically equipped with 3-6 folding boom sections, primarily made of high-strength steel, enabling 360° rotation and multi-angle extension/retraction. The maximum working radius can reach 30-60 meters, covering complex pouring scenarios such as high-rise buildings and large factories.

Automatic positioning function: Through laser positioning or GPS navigation, the boom end can automatically align with the pouring point, avoiding errors from manual adjustments. This is especially suitable for continuous pouring operations on large-area floor slabs and walls, with positioning accuracy controllable within ±5cm.

2. Concrete Conveying System

The conveying system determines the efficiency and quality of concrete delivery. Core components include:

Dual-cylinder plunger pump: This is the "power core" of the automatic concrete boom pump. Through the alternating movement of two plungers, concrete is drawn from the hopper and pressurized for delivery. The conveying capacity can reach 80-150 m³/h, and it can stably deliver concrete with a slump of 50-230 mm, meeting various engineering needs.

Pipelines and lubrication system: The conveying pipeline must extend synchronously with the boom. The inner wall is made of wear-resistant material to extend its service life. It is also equipped with an automatic lubrication system that regularly lubricates the plungers, seals, and other components to reduce wear and prevent leakage.

3. Automated Control System

The core of "automation" lies in the control system. A qualified automatic concrete boom pump should possess the following features:

One-button operation: Pouring parameters (such as delivery volume and boom angle) can be set via a touchscreen. The system can automatically complete the boom deployment, concrete delivery, and boom retraction processes without repeated manual adjustments, reducing operational difficulty.

Safety protection and fault warning: The system monitors equipment status in real time (such as oil pressure, oil temperature, and boom position). If abnormalities such as overpressure, excessive oil temperature, or boom deviation occur, it will immediately stop the machine and issue an alarm, while displaying the cause of the fault for easy maintenance. Furthermore, it has anti-tipping and anti-collision functions to ensure construction safety.

Features

1. High efficiency

Through automated operation, the automatic concrete boom pump can achieve "one-person operation, fully automatic" delivery, increasing delivery efficiency by more than 30% compared to ordinary pump trucks.

2. High precision

The automated control system's precise boom positioning ensures stable delivery, effectively avoiding errors from manual operation. Meanwhile, the system can adjust the delivery rate in real time to avoid formwork cracking due to excessively fast material supply or cold joints due to excessively slow material supply.

3. High Adaptability

The boom of the automatic concrete boom pump can flexibly adjust its angle and length to adapt to different construction scenarios: in narrow construction sites, the folding boom can reduce the footprint; in high-altitude operations, the boom can extend to a working surface tens of meters high, eliminating the need for scaffolding; in addition, some equipment also has an off-road chassis, allowing it to travel on muddy and rugged terrain, meeting the needs of field projects (such as highways and water conservancy projects).

4. Easy Maintenance

The automated control system not only provides early warning of faults but also records equipment operating data (such as working hours, delivery rate, and maintenance cycle), facilitating users in developing maintenance plans. Furthermore, core components (such as the plunger pump and boom joints) adopt a modular design, allowing for quick component replacement during maintenance and reducing downtime. The whole cement pump truck cost is not high.

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