Masonry Magazine March 2011 Page. 20

Words: Todd Ferguson
Masonry Magazine March 2011 Page. 20

Masonry Magazine March 2011 Page. 20
Batching onsite with a masonry grout pump

Core Filling With a Masonry Grout Pump

BY TODD FERGUSON

Mason contractors can accomplish structural reinforcement core filling requirements by pumping grout or mortar with a masonry grout pump. Using a masonry grout pump can be beneficial to the mason contractor in several instances, such as:

Barriers on the job prevent a grout delivery system from being lifted into place.

Freeing up a forklift/telehandler is seen as an advantage.

Labor for bucketing or using grout bags is not an option.

The job volume and equipment budget do not warrant a full-sized concrete pump or grout delivery system.

Desire for portability of a smaller masonry grout pump to the jobsite and use of a self-propelled machine on the jobsite.


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