How to extend the service life of a vibrating screed?

Professional tools are used when setting up compacted concrete surfaces. A vibrating screed for concrete not only levels the top layer, but also compacts the building material. During operation, air is removed from the mixture, water bubbles come out, and the coating becomes higher quality and more durable.

The conditions of its application depend on how the vibrating screed is designed:

• modifications with a gasoline engine are suitable for outdoor operations;
• an electric drive is used inside a building under construction;
• the structure includes a control device and a working part – steel frames or an aluminum profile ranging from half a meter to 10 m in length.

How to use a vibrating screed efficiently and trouble-free

Vibration equipment must first of all be convenient, so compact varieties need to be "tried on" at the time of purchase. The company "Stroytekhnik" produces popular floating vibrating screeds that can be handled by one person. The lightweight design does not sink in concrete, while the impact is made to a depth of up to 20 cm. With its help, you can perform reverse movements, directing movements forward and backward when leveling cement or concrete.

Pros and cons of a vibrating screed depending on the modification

Floating vibrating screeds have practically no disadvantages in small areas. They are easy to maintain, lightweight, and compact in dimensions. They can have either an electric or a gasoline type of engine. In the first case, careful attention to power supply wires is required. The second option is characterized by autonomy, and the inconvenience can include noisy operation.

Equipment with guide beacons has greater performance, but is technically more difficult to operate. The disadvantage is the high price and inapplicability in confined spaces.

The wear resistance of the concrete compaction system directly depends on how the vibrating screed engine works. For electric motors, preventive cleaning of the air filter will be required. In gasoline engines, excessive force should not be applied when pulling the manual starter so as not to damage the starting unit.

How to increase the service life of a vibrating screed

The vibrating system involves checking fastening elements and additionally tightening them before starting work.

Solid components encountered during smoothing have a destructive effect on the smooth working surface, so you will need to buy a vibrating screen to reject non-standard particles. Additional screening of crushed stone will help the vibrating screed slide freely over the concrete mortar.

Hollow metal profiles and frames must be thoroughly cleaned of concrete residues upon completion of work.

A weighty rule for extending the life of a vibrating screed is regular maintenance of the bearings included in the design. During long breaks in work, grease is applied:

• to the rack mounts and the base;
• to the moving parts of the control handles;
• to the vibrating frame.

By following the described recommendations, you will significantly increase the service life of the vibrating screed.