Key Features Reed Concrete placing Equipment has over others.
The standout feature across their modern line is the use of Cummins Diesel engines and heavy-duty S-Valves, which allow for smoother material flow and the ability to handle harsher mixes than standard ball-valve pumps.
Key Technical Advantages
The "S-Tube" Design: REED pumps use a large-diameter S-Valve. This is critical for shotcrete because it reduces the "bottleneck" effect, leading to less pulsation at the nozzle and a more consistent finish.
Low Hopper Height: Most B-Series models have a hopper height of only 43 inches, making it much easier for mixer trucks to discharge into the pump without specialized ramps.
Chrome Cylinders: They use hard-chromed concrete cylinders as standard, which significantly extends the life of the wear parts when pumping abrasive shotcrete mixes.
PLC Control: Their Programmable Logic Controller allows for on-board self-diagnosis, which is a lifesaver for troubleshooting deep in a tunnel or on a remote job site.
Specialized Models
B20HP: Specifically designed for shotcrete. It has 4-inch cylinders (smaller than the B50/B70) which reduces the energy needed to force concrete into a 2-inch hose, resulting in less wear and better fuel efficiency for nozzle work.
G Series: A gasoline-powered version of the B-Series (using a Ford V8). It’s lighter and avoids the complexities of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and Tier 4 diesel sensors.
Pro Tip: If you are choosing between a 6-inch and 7-inch cylinder model for shotcrete, go with the 6-inch (like the B50). While 7-inch cylinders (B70) move more volume, they are generally optimized for high-volume line pumping rather than the precision required for hand-held shotcrete nozzling.
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