This blog post explains the improved quality of screeding with a laser-guided concrete screed. This article also explains why screed machines are better for bigger pours and larger areas.
Manual screeding can be both difficult and time-consuming, especially over large areas. In contrast, screeding machines can cover vast spaces quickly and efficiently. These machines are ideal for large-scale construction projects. Laser-guided concrete screeds, for example, can level over 130 yards of concrete per hour. With screed heads ranging from 10 to 14 feet, they create some of the largest screed passes in the industry.
Typically, laser-guided screeds can work as fast as concrete trucks can unload, and often, the machines are so efficient that they need to wait for the trucks to catch up with the pouring process. Screed machine owners have reported that their machines could screed up to 160 yards an hour if the concrete trucks were able to keep up.
A screeding machine delivers a higher quality finish with fewer imperfections than manual screeding. Laser-guided concrete screeds minimize human error and provide a more level surface. Screed machines can be paired with 3D positioning capabilities, perfect for different slopes and grades. Additionally, screed machines reduce the number of workers walking in the concrete, which helps limit the number of screed passes.
A laser-guided concrete screed outperforms manual screeding by utilizing an auger that levels the concrete, eliminates air bubbles, and ensures uniform thickness and a smooth, flat surface. The screed’s boom enables more consistent and precise passes across the concrete compared to manual methods. Laser-guided screeds deliver a higher-quality finish and are particularly advantageous for large-scale projects.
For more details, contact Ligchine at [email protected] or call 812-903-4500.
About Ligchine: Ligchine® is a global leader in innovative and labor-saving concrete machinery. Since its founding in 2008, the company has rapidly expanded its position in the market and offers a complete line of automated concrete screeding and placing machines that service flatwork companies from small owner-operated businesses to large global concrete contractors. The company’s headquarters, engineering, and manufacturing are located in the United States. In addition to a direct sales force in the U.S., the company has an extensive network of international dealers and partners to serve customers anywhere in the world.
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