Catpower 701 Concrete Vibrator Hose (5 Meter / 38 mm),
is a professional equipment designed to expel air bubbles that form during the placement of fresh concrete in the construction industry and to ensure that the concrete achieves complete integrity with the rebar inside the formwork (preventing segregation).
This hose works in perfect harmony with Catpower vibrator motors, undertaking a critical task that directly increases the strength of the concrete and the lifespan of the structure.
Technical Specifications and Capacity
The Catpower 701 is constructed to produce high-frequency vibration under heavy construction site conditions:
Hose Length: 5 Meters (Allows reaching deep points in large column, beam, and raft foundation pours).
Bottle Diameter: 38 mm (Ideal passage diameter for areas with medium reinforcement density).
Connection Type: Standard vibrator motor-compatible slip-on system.
Vibration Capacity: High-frequency rotation quickly fills voids within the concrete.
Flexibility: Flexible structure resistant to kinking, allowing operator freedom of movement.
Areas of Use and Sectors
A concrete vibrator is a "necessity" in modern construction techniques. The Catpower 701 is used in the following areas:
Building Construction: Pouring foundations, columns, beams, and slabs for buildings.
Infrastructure Projects: Bridge piers, viaducts, tunnel forms, and retaining walls.
Precast Manufacturing: Production of precast concrete elements, concrete pipes, and precast panels.
Industrial Floors: Compaction of slab concrete used in factory and warehouse floors.
Dam and Port Construction: Removal of air voids from large masses of concrete.
Material Properties and Durability
Heavy-Duty Bottle Head: Heat-treated hardened steel tip resistant to the abrasive effects of concrete and impacts.
Reinforced Inner Steel Cable: High-strength inner spiral that transmits the motor's rotational movement to the bottle, resistant to breakage and bending.
Multi-Layer Outer Hose: Combination of rubber and synthetic layers, resistant to oil, water, and construction chemicals, with high abrasion resistance.
Heat Dissipation: Internal lubrication compatibility that minimizes friction heat generated during high-speed operation.
User Information and Operational Efficiency
Why Use a Vibrator?
Air voids remaining in non-vibrated concrete (a "honeycomb" appearance) significantly reduce the load-bearing capacity of the structure and cause corrosion. The Catpower 701 extends the life of the concrete.
Usage Recommendations:
Vertical Use: Always immerse the bottle vertically into the concrete and allow it to sink to the bottom under its own weight.
Fast Insertion, Slow Withdrawal: Quickly immerse the bottle into the concrete and slowly withdraw it at a speed of approximately 3-5 cm per second to allow air voids to close.
Rebar Contact: Avoid direct contact of the bottle with rebar or formwork; this can damage both the rebar and the machine.
Maintenance and Storage
Cleaning: As soon as work is finished, before the concrete dries, wash the outside of the hose and the bottle part with plenty of water. Dried concrete residue leads to overheating and imbalance.
Lubrication: Check the lubrication status of the inner shaft at regular intervals.
Storage: Store the hose in a dry environment in large loops, avoiding sharp bends.
