Schwing Overcomes Frost Laws with Engineered Solutions

In order to meet customer expectations for truck-mounted concrete pumps operating in the Northern U.S. and Canada, Schwing America has applied engineered solutions in order to meet the toughest frost laws. These frost laws can restrict travel on certain roads if modifications to the equipment are not provided. With the input of Schwing engineers, the type of truck, the boom length, the pump kit, wheelbase modifications and additional axles are considered to provide maximum utilization of the concrete pump by meeting frost laws and extending the pumping season.

“Moving technology forward to meet the demands of our customers is a sense of urgency at Schwing,” according to Tom O’Malley, vice president of sales and marketing, “Whether it is the most innovative boom in North America or an axle configuration to get a customer better utilization, these are the goals of our sales and engineering staff.” Schwing manufactures three-, four- and five-section booms in eight styles to provide the right configuration for fleet owners and owner operators.

All Schwing boom models utilize the allhydraulic pump with long, slow stroking design for smooth output up to 209 yards per hour. The high-flow hydraulic control block has been proven to offer superior reliability over electronic switching systems. Multi-Port Shifting is an integrated part of the control block to sequence the material cylinders precisely for smooth, quiet operation.

The proven Rock Valve™ offers the lowest maintenance cost per yard pumping the widest variety of mixes. This valve has a self-adjusting pressure spring that keeps wear parts in alignment resulting in years of service with minimal maintenance. The Rock Valve™ is totally rebuildable for long-term savings.

Customers can further customize their Schwing pumps with options that include air cuff systems to avoid spillage, high pressure washers, water tank heaters, auto-greasers and hydraulic hose and fitting kits.