Competition winner and next competition
October competition winner P. Baggs – announced 19th October 2011 Question: Floor screeding sometimes needs a little bit of creativity! Take a look at this picture. Tell us where and how many screed pumps are on this project, you must also tell us the locations. Clue: the answer is not 2. Answer: 3 Count and follow […]
How to install rigid floor insulation on ground floor concrete substrates before screeding
The following information is a guide to the installation of rigid insulation on ground floors to receive a screed. The correct installation of polythene DPM, rigid insulation and separating layers are highly important not just for the overall integrity of the screed system but for the quality of the entire flooring. We have made an […]
The importance of flatness of concrete substrates for the installation of unbonded screeds
A flat concrete substrate is one of the most important pre-requisites for the application of unbonded screeds or floating screeds. The purpose of keeping a screed unbounded is to allow the screed to slip on a polythene membrane, providing a suitable screed construction for depths of over 50mm. Taking into consideration the fact that the screed will […]
Easy steps for rolling up screed pipes
If you thought rolling up the screed pipes is no rocket science, we agree with you. But, it is often the seemingly obvious steps that tend to be taken for granted- and ultimately omitted. Believe us; following these simple steps will make the whole process of transporting the screed pump a lot easier and convenient […]
Standard steps for washing a screed pump
As important as the use of the screed pump is it’s cleaning and maintenance. Given below are the standard steps to be followed in washing a screed pump. Washing the screed pump Place the discharge tripod with the screed pipe still connected into a skip or designated wash out facility. Place a protective polythene layer […]
Tips for clearing the blockage in the mixing vessel of screed pumps
A blockage in the mixing vessel of screed pumps will become evident when the pressure builds up on the pressure gauge and the screed pipe stops moving. Here are a few tips on how to locate and clear the blockage in the mixing vessel. The easy way to locate the blockage is to walk upon […]
How to locate and clear the blockage in a screed pipe
Blockages in the screed pipes is a common issue that has to be dealt with while using a screed pump. Though the entire procedure of clearing the blockage is quite simple, it is important to follow the safety precautions to carry out the procedure safely. We have here a few tips on how to locate […]
Procedure for the mixing of screed using a screed pump
The quality of a screed is highly reliant on the method of mixing of the screed. Force action mixing of screeds using screed pumps is proven to yield screed mixes that are clearly superior in quality and homogeneity as compared to the usual screed mixes produced using free fall mixers. Given below are the steps […]
Steps to follow while bringing a screed pump to an emergency stop
Emergency stop procedure Hit emergency stop button or switch off the screed pump engine. Disengage blades. Release air pressure to stop any flow of screed. Switch pump to neutral.
Sample checklist for ensuring a screed pump is ready for use
Be it manual work or the use of machinery, it is always ideal to follow a set procedure to ensure higher productivity and improved efficiency. Given below is the standard procedure followed at CSC for ensuring the safe and efficient use of the screed pump: Visually inspect the screed pump for obvious faults. Check the […]
