Masonry Magazine December 2010 Page. 31
Mason Mate at work
(above and right)
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Jollay continued on to explain that the current design emphasis by structural engineers is to increase amounts of grout fill for concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls, even when non-loadbearing. This, combined with the challenge of alternate wall systems, cost inefficiencies, lack of jobsite storage, and safety concerns with dust exposure, proves that a need for an engineered solution for grouted CMU walls truly exists, particularly for interior scope and high-rise structures.
Farrell, who purchased 60-year-old Blastcrete Equipment Co in 1983, had a history of thinking outside the box and really listening to his customers. While Blastcrete did not have a long history in the masonry business, Farrell recognized that a willing resource with as much experience as Jollay could be the architect to help the company develop an innovative machine for the mason. It was then the idea for the Mason Mate was born.
"When Dave (Jollay) and I sat down, the first basic idea we agreed on was that the machine should be placed as close to the masons as possible," Farrell says. "Sounds simple, but it was a revolutionary idea."
Indeed it was. That's because, historically, grout and mortar have been mised and transported, either pumped or hauled long distances, in a mortar box with an expensive telehandler. Both Jollay and Farrell thought it would be more cost effective to move a dry, pre-blended material in a package when labor costs, waste, dust and safety are considered. Once the two were in agreement on such a
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