This is a professional equipment designed to expel air bubbles formed during the placement of fresh concrete in the construction industry and to ensure that the concrete achieves complete integrity with the rebar reinforcement within the formwork (preventing segregation).
This hose works in full compatibility 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 generate high-frequency vibration under heavy construction site conditions:
Hose Length: 5 Meters (Provides access to deep points in wide column, beam, and raft foundation pours).
Bottle Diameter: 45 mm (Ideal passage diameter for areas with medium reinforcement density).
Connection Type: Standard vibrator motor compatible push-in system.
Vibration Capacity: Rapidly fills voids within concrete with high-frequency rotation.
Flexibility: Flexible structure that does not restrict operator mobility and is resistant to breakage.
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 slab concrete for buildings.
Infrastructure Projects: Bridge piers, viaducts, tunnel formwork, and retaining walls.
Prefabricated Manufacturing: Production of precast concrete elements, concrete pipes, and precast panels.
Industrial Floors: Compacting site concrete used in factory and warehouse floors.
Dam and Port Construction: Removing air voids from large mass concrete.
Material Features and Durability
Heavy-Duty Bottle Head: Heat-treated hardened steel tip resistant to the abrasive effects and impacts of concrete.
Reinforced Inner Steel Cable: High-strength internal 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 friction 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 concrete that has not been vibrated (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 reinforcement or formwork; this can damage both the reinforcement and the machine.
Maintenance and Storage
Cleaning: As soon as the work is finished, wash the outside of the hose and the bottle part with plenty of water before the concrete dries. Dried concrete residues can lead to heating and imbalance.
Lubrication: Periodically check the lubrication status of the inner shaft.
Storage: Store the hose in a dry environment in large loops, avoiding sharp folds.
