With a new display and Welcome Center, the Schwing exhibit at World of Concrete 2016 was once again the center of the concrete pumping industry. Starting with a packed customer reception, where Schwing CEO Brian Hazelton honored the 50th Anniversary of Pumpcrete, Schwing customers enjoyed a great week of networking surrounded by world class Schwing products. Schwing Control Technology was the talk of the ready mix producers while Schwing EASy One-Sided outrigger controls impressed pumpers and contractors. If you missed the show, check out our Facebook page for photos!

Schwing Control Technology™ is the new innovative mixer control system that was launched at the show. The in-cab control system has several functions to operate the mixer safely and with cost savings. One of the new features relies on a built-in slump meter to automatically operate the drum at the optimum rpm for loading, mixing and transporting ready-mix. The inclinometer is an optional feature exclusive to Schwing-Stetter mixers. A digital slump meter works in tandem with drum angle sensors to adjust drum speed to concrete in the drum when going up hills. A seven-inch LED display keeps the driver informed. See it on-line and also in this video narrated by Jim Dickerman, Schwing’s truck mixer product manager. Fuel savings and higher mix quality are just a few of the benefits. Demonstrations at the World of Concrete were well attended.

Small booms are big performers in confined space placements while also pumping everyday projects. The S 28 X with four section, Double Z boom works indoors with industry-leading low unfolding height of only 19 feet two inches. The boom has more articulation than any other 28-meter with 540-degrees in the last two-sections. With the 2023-5 130/80 MPS pumpkit offering 211 cubic yards per hour output, the S 28 X is a high volume performer on structural concrete pours or pump directly from the Rock Valve with the optional 180-degree discharge outlet that makes it easy to operate as a line pump. Owners that try them usually buy more than one. High utilization, great return on investment, and in stock.

With our pre-owned pump inventory turning over at a faster pace, now is the time to get signed up for our used pump updates. Don’t miss out on a good deal when you could react quickly with an email notification. Simply enter your email address online to be one of the first to know. If you’re looking for a specific used pump, let us know and we can keep you informed of pumps that are coming in that have not been added to the website yet.

Whether you were at World of Concrete or not, you should take advantage of the Parts Show Special which includes 15% off all wear parts listed in the Schwing Pumpkit and Mixer Reference Guides until March 31, 2016. This is the time to stock up and get Genuine Schwing Parts quality at low prices. Keep it Safe, Keep it Schwing means you are protecting your investment and your employees with Genuine Schwing Parts.

Valid Through: March 31, 2016. Additional 15% Discount is valid for parts listed in the Pumpkit Reference Guide or Mixer Reference Guide. Cannot be combined with any other parts special. This coupon limited to One Purchase Only per company. Coupon redemption requires fleet registration with Schwing America.

If you are thinking about attending a factory service seminar, sign-up now. There are still some openings for Intermediate and Advanced students in March, April and May. The Spanish speaking seminars for Intermediate and Advanced students will occur May 9-12 and May 16-19 respectively. These seminars are a great investment and a chance to visit the home of Schwing America.

Operators should be well versed in set-up with the following Safety Tip from the ACPA. “Shortrigging” describes the act of not extending the outriggers on the side away from the pour. Shortrigging is not recommended, but under certain conditions it may be required, and can be done safely if proper procedures are followed. If it is not possible to extend the outriggers on the side away from the pour, the unit can be set-up with the outriggers jacked down but not extended.

Note: Schwing’s EASy system is a safe one-sided outrigger system that utilizes the Vector controls to properly set-up the pump and keep the boom within the working range limitations. EASy can expand the safe operating area with up to 200-degrees of boom rotation on the pour side depending on the Schwing model. EASy is standard on all Schwing booms from 43 to 61-meters and optional on small pumps down to the S 28 X. See the EASy system in action.