Productivity on worksites is not always high, and sometimes this is unavoidable. But unproductive labour has a negative effect on the bottom line, and should be avoided when possible. One such process which causes a lag in labour is the filling of trucks that are then used to spray and settle dust on the work site.
The Problem
The standard pumps that come on trucks fill the trucks extremely slowly, and in this time labourers often have no choice but to wait for the truck to fill before they can commence with spraying the dust.
Why Dust Suppression Matters
Used on a variety of work sites, commonly in civil construction and mining sites, these pumps and trucks are integral to the work. This is an important application for these sites as it minimises work site dust, which then affects residential areas, commercial areas and also the labourers working at the site. The pumping of water into the truck is the first step to reduce on-site dust, however, this is a key step that often slows down production.
The Solution
Remko Pumps and Equipment have a dust suppression standpipe which is able to fill trucks significantly faster than the standard truck pumps. With this solution, a 15,000L truck can be filled in only 4 – 5 minutes. Additionally, the pumping can be started from the inside of the truck cab, which offers huge work-site efficiencies.
The Benefits
By reducing the time it takes to fill the truck, workers can commence spraying dust faster and re-filling if required. This process, which usually puts various workers on-hold indefinitely while the process is completed, is now completed faster, getting different teams back to work.
Key Takeaways
- Remko standpipes fill trucks significantly faster than standard pumps
- 15,000L trucks filled in just 4-5 minutes
- In-cab start control improves worksite efficiency
- Reduces worker downtime and improves productivity
At Remko Pumps and Equipment, the aim is to improve clients’ work sites through process simplification, efficiency improvements, and cost savings.
