REED LOVA
REED is recognized as the leading manufacturer of high-quality Gunite Machines.
The LOVA model is primarily used for higher volume dry-mix gunite applications such as:
1. Swimming Pool Construction – VIDEO
2. Mine Support (sprayed concrete walls and ceilings) -Photos
3. Refractory Spraying
4. Concrete Repair (Bridge Repair, Infrastructure Repair, Etc)
5. Tunnel Construction
6. Parking Garage Repair and Concrete Building Repair
7. Soil Retention and Retaining Walls
8. Rockscaping
9. Foam Panel Shotcrete Building Systems
10. Skateboard Park Construction
11. Zoo Construction
12. Slope Stabilization
13. Concrete Dome Construction
14. Straw Bale Construction
Benefits of the LOVA…
Smoothest Output. Our precision feed wheel assembly maintains the uniform flow of material into the airstream by supplying constant metered amounts of material. (No high-low surge in material hose).
High-Quality Concrete. Smooth placement results in even hydration of material at the nozzle and minimal rebound.
Highly-Portable and Easy to Store. Compact size allows it to be used in even the most confined work areas. Putting a wheel mounted Gun on a truck with 2 scaffold planks is a two man job. Narrow width lets it fit through narrow doors.
Versatile. Interchangeable Components (hoses and feed wheels) gives you the advantage of controlled rates of feed and a wide range of output.
Easy to Maintain. Easy access to perform on-the-line service with minimum tools.
Minimum Labor Required to Operate. Only minutes are required to instruct a ready-mix truck driver or shoveler, and from there the gun needs minimal adjustments.
Gun Disassembles in Minutes. When necessary, the removal of 7 nuts allows the machine to come quickly and completely apart (except the sealed-in drive train).
Rugged and Reliable. Sealed-in-Oil Gear Drive insures long life. All gears are of spur design and manufactured of heat treated alloy, running in ball or roller bearings. (No chains).
Safe. Our feed process eliminates dangerous pressure chambers, reduces possible injuries.
Continuous Operation.
Easiest Gunite Machine to Understand and Operate.
Electric Motor Drive
Ultralight Non-Stick Rotary Feed Wheel (optional). Keeps material from sticking to the bowl. Especially useful in jobsites with high humidity.
Bulk Bag Adapter / Safety Hood (optional) Safely untie large “bulk-bags” commonly seen in mining and tunneling applications.
Intermediate Dust Extractor (sold separately). Used on very confined jobsites where dust extraction is required.
CLICK here for the Specifications Sheet showing features, configurations, operating principal.
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# |
Feed Bowl Pockets |
Hose Size (I.D.) |
Maximum Aggregate Size |
Air Compressor |
Maximum Output** |
Common Applications |
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(Recommended size at 100 psi) |
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1 |
30 |
1″ |
1/8“ |
210 cfm (8AM) |
2 yd3/hr |
fine, detailed, artistic-type work, rockscaping, patch repair. |
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(2.5cm) |
(3.5mm) |
300 cfm (16AM) |
(1.5 m3/hr) |
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2 |
21 |
1-1/4“ |
1/4“ |
315-375 cfm (8AM) |
5 yd3/hr |
Refractory Spraying, low-volume repair work, smooth finish. |
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(3.2cm) |
(7mm) |
375-450 cfm (16AM) |
(3.8 m3/hr) |
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3 |
21 |
1-1/2“ |
3/8“ |
375-450 cfm (8AM) |
6 yd3/hr |
Refractory Spraying, low-volume repair work, smooth finish |
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(3.8cm) |
(10mm) |
450-600 cfm (16AM) |
(4.6 m3/hr) |
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4 |
20 |
1-1/2“ |
1/2“ |
375-450 cfm (8AM) |
8 yd3/hr |
Civil Construction, Higher-Volume Refractory Spraying, smooth finish |
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(3.8cm) |
(13mm) |
450-600 cfm (16AM) |
(6.1 m3/hr) |
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5 |
15 |
2″ |
1/2“ |
450-600 cfm (8AM) |
12 yd3/hr |
Swimming Pool Construction, Civil Construction, Less Volume than L.A. (Large Aggregate) bowl |
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(5cm) |
(13mm) |
600-750 cfm (16AM) |
(9.2 m3/hr) |
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6 |
15L.A* |
2″ |
5/8“ |
450-600 cfm (8AM) |
12 yd3/hr |
Swimming Pool Construction, Conveying Aggregate for Backfill, Civil Construction |
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(5cm) |
(16mm) |
600-750 cfm (16AM) |
(9.2 m3/hr) |
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7 |
12 |
2″ |
5/8“ |
450-600 cfm (8AM) |
12 yd3/hr |
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(5cm) |
(16mm) |
600-750 cfm (16AM) |
(9.2 m3/hr) |
*L.A. (Large Aggregate)
** feed bowl, material, air system, nozzleman capability together determine maximum output.
*** Optional electric motor drive: subtract roughly 90 SCFM (2.5M/MIN) from air requirement if electric motor used.
**** additional air may be required depending on altitude and atmospheric pressure.