Bridge Repair, Gunite, Shotcrete, Concrete Repair, Cyclone Gunite Machine Demonstration, THIS VIDEO IS INTENDED FOR EQUIPMENT DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. GUNITE SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT CO. / AIRPLACO EQUIPMENT (DIVISIONS OF MESA INDUSTRIES) MAKE NO ENDORSEMENT OR GUARANTEE THAT THE TECHNIQUES DISPLAYED IN THIS VIDEO ARE APPROPRIATE OR PROPER PROCEDURE. THE OPINIONS AND TERMINOLOGY EXPRESSED IN THE VIDEO DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS OF GUNITE SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT CO. / AIRPLACO EQUIPMENT.

The Cyclone TM model CY-61 dry-mix gunite machine is shown on a bridge repair jobsite. Gunite Supply and its partner company Airplaco Equipment have manufactured gunite machines in various models for concrete construction and concrete repair since 1946. The industry terms gunite and shotcrete are used to refer to the process of pneumatically placed concrete material. Gunite Supply also manufactures gunite batch plants that allow contractors to eliminate the need for ready-mix truck deliveries. The batch plant is used to mix sand (aggregate) and cement on the jobsite and deliver to a mounted gunite machine. The Cyclone gunite machine conveys the dry material through gunite hose (up to 1,000 ft) to the nozzle where water is added. The nozzleman controls the water content as he places the gunite material on the surface. The water content affects the slump (or fluidity) of the material. Often, the material is pre-dampened, which reduces dust during the mixing process. Gunite Supply’s hose and nozzle setup are heavy-duty, made tough to withstand the rigors of day-to-day construction. Gunite Supply & Equipment has three US locations to provide strategic distribution capabilities. The Monrovia, CA; Houston, TX and Cincinnati, OH facilities are staffed for complete customer service.

West
1726 South Magnolia Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91016-4595
Phone: (626) 358-0143
Toll Free: (888)393-8635
Fax: (626) 359-7985
Contact: Chris Marston

Northeast
4141 Airport Road
Cincinnati, OH 45226-1643
Phone: (513) 321-5526
Toll Free: (888) 321-5526
Fax: (513) 321-8178
Contact: Tom Norman

Southeast
9202 Meadow Vista Blvd.
Houston, TX 77064-2012
Phone: (281) 469-8097
Toll Free: (800) 258-2421
Fax: (281) 469-9524
Contact Michael Shamburger

The costs of a gunite machine is far less than the cost of a shotcrete pump. This allows more startup companies to get into the business while helping other established crews keep their costs down to remain competitive. Many mid-size gunite batch plants are available for mixing materials used in the dry-mix gunite process. This eliminates the hassle and extra expense of hiring a ready-mix truck to bring materials to the jobsite. For example, a gunite batch plant such as the Mix-Elvator from Gunite Supply & Equipment will save 00 per 30 cubic yards of material. Most contractors prefer either dry-mix gunite or wet-mix shotcrete. This is based on personal preference, the type of work being done (job requirements for concrete strength will favor the dry-mix process) how they were trained, and sometimes even because someone inherited a used machine and just “always has done it that way.” Both dry-mix and wet-mix are viable option for the concrete/gunite/shotcrete contractor.

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