Shotcrete Equipment:

Wet or Dry?

 

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There are many variables to consider when choosing to use either a
wet-mix shotcrete pump or a
dry-mix shotcrete gun. As in most equipment decisions, you will need to consider the requirements for most of your projects.

 

What You Need to Know Before Selecting a Wet-Mix Shotcrete Pump is a method of placing concrete

 

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Gunite Machines

 

It is well known that the use of a REED Gunite machines with a dry gun application is essential and reaps great benefits.

 

Only one operator is required to operate the predampener / mixer and concrete pump or dry gun.

 

With a proper set up 15% or more materials can be saved from less rebound using the dry gun systems. This is due to the fact that if the concrete material is all ready hydrated and it can absorb water easier than when it is dry. With better water mixing at the nozzle the material will bond to the surface that it is applied to (No dry patches). Think about the days when you dropped water on to a bone dry dirt surface and it just beads up on top and does not go down. Then if you took the same amount of water and put it on to the a wet dirt surface it would absorb the water all most as fast as it is applied.

 

Increased wear part life of your dry gun and hoses saving you on operating costs and down time of replacing parts.

 

 

 With the proper moisture contain of water entering the dry gun from the J & R predampener will translate to the reduction of concrete dust a the gun and the nozzle operator's end. This will help to reduce the environmental hazards of concrete dust entering the lungs and eyes of the workers in the area.

 

With one simple phone call to J & R can deliver to you a complete package with a predampener / mixer, dry gun, concrete pump with hoses nozzles and consumables to do the job that you require.

 

 

Lova Guncrete Machine

 

The LOVA Gunite Machine provides a steady flow of material which allows uniform hydration and very smooth placement. The adjustable output of material may be increased without sacrificing the quality of the application. The compact LOVA is capable of spraying through hoses from 1” to 2” (25 to 50 mm) inside diameter.

 

LOHE (Electric version) uses an electric motor to rotate the machine's feed bowl. (Air required to convey material) Made in the U.S.A. with the highest quality components and craftsmanship, REED has offered the most rugged and reliable Gunite Machines on the market for nearly 60 years.

 

 Standard Features:

 

  • Direct Drive 5HP Air Motor (LOVA 8)
  • Direct Drive 9HP Air Motor (LOVA 16)
  • Continuous Feed Hopper (3 designs)
  • Bag Breaker Included
  • 2 or 5 Blade Material Agitator
  • Direct Drive 5HP Electric Motor (LOHE) 3 Phase, 50Hz or 60Hz, 220/230v, 360/380v, 440/460v, 575v

 

Available Optional Features:

 

  • Bulk Bag Adapter / Safety Hood
  • Ultralight Non-Stick Rotary Feed Wheel
  • Skid Mounting
  • Hydraulic Drive

 

Applications:

 

- Structural Concrete Repair - Refractory Spraying - Rockscaping -Bridge Repair - Slope Stabilization - Tunnels and Mine Support - Pools and Spas – Channels -Piers and Sea Walls - Highway Renovations - Sewers and Ditches - Retaining and Fire Walls - Dams and Reservoirs - Sand and Gravel Backfill - Concrete Pipe Lining - Ditches

 

 

 

Sova Guncrete Machine

 

The SOVA Gunite Machine provides a steady flow of material which allows uniform hydration and very smooth placement. The adjustable output of material may be increased without sacrificing the quality of the application. The compact SOVA is capable of spraying through hoses from 1” to 1 1/2” (25 to 38mm) inside diameter. SOVE (Electric Version) uses an electric motor to rotate the machine's feed bowl. (Air required to convey material) Made in the U.S.A. with the highest quality components and craftsmanship, REED has offered the most rugged and reliable Gunite Machines on the market for nearly 60 years.

 

Standard Features:

  • Direct Drive 5HP Air Motor (SOVA)
  • Continuous Feed Hopper
  • Bag Breaker Included
  • 2 Blade Material Agitator
  • Direct Drive 3HP Electric Motor (SOVE) 3 Phase, 50Hz or 60Hz, 220/230v, 380/400v, 440/460v

 

Available Optional Features:

 

  • Oversized Water Separator
  • Automatic Pad Clamp (209 model)
  • Dust Suppression System
  • Skid Mounting
  • Hydraulic Drive

 

Applications:

 

 - Structural Concrete Repair - Refractory Spraying - Rockscaping - Bridge Repair – Slope Stabilization

- Tunnels and Mine Support - Pools and Spas - Channels - Piers and Sea Walls - Sewers - Retaining and Fire Walls - Dams and Reservoirs - Sand and Gravel Backfill - Concrete Pipe Lining - Ditches

 

 

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