A dry shotcrete machine is a type of equipment used to apply shotcrete (also known as gunite), a method of spraying concrete or mortar onto a surface. The key characteristic of a dry shotcrete machine is that the concrete or mortar mixture is conveyed through the delivery hose in a dry state, and water is added to the nozzle just before it is sprayed onto the surface. Contact us for more details.
Technical Parameter of Dry Shotcrete Machine:
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Model |
PZ-3 |
PZ-5 |
PZ-7 |
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Spray Capacity |
3m³/h |
5m³/h |
7m³/h |
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Max. Convey Distance |
Horizontal |
200m |
200m |
200m |
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Vertical |
20m |
20m |
20m |
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Water Cement Ratio |
<0.4 |
<0.4 |
<0.4 |
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Max. Aggregate Size |
Ø20mm |
Ø20mm |
Ø20mm |
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Rotor Diameter |
350mm |
440mm |
480mm |
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Operating Air Pressure |
0.4-0.6mpa |
0.4-0.6mpa |
0.6-0.8mpa |
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Air Consumption |
3-4m³/h |
6-8m³/h |
7-8m³/h |
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Power |
3kw |
5.5kw |
7.5kw |
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Size |
1040*550*950mm |
1300*705*1300mm |
1600*750*1200mm |
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Weight |
260kg |
600kg |
700kg |
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Dry Shotcrete Machine Applications & Use Cases:
- Mine tunnel support: Shotcrete support is carried out in underground mine tunnels to improve the stability and safety of the tunnels, especially suitable for mining areas lacking water sources. Case: A remote mining area uses a YG dry shotcrete machine for initial tunnel support, which solves the problem of local water shortage and ensures the safety of miners.
- Initial support of water diversion tunnels and culverts: Initial support is carried out after the excavation of water diversion tunnels and culverts of water conservancy projects to prevent surrounding rock collapse. Case: The geological conditions of a water diversion tunnel project in a mountainous area are complex and the water source is inconvenient. YG dry shotcrete machine is used for initial support to effectively control the deformation of the surrounding rock.
- Slope reinforcement (long distance or high slope): For slopes that are far away or high, the use of a dry shotcrete machine for reinforcement can reduce the loss during transportation. Case: In a high slope management project, due to the high slope, a YG dry shotcrete machine was used for shotcrete reinforcement, which has a long transportation distance and high construction efficiency.
Advantages of Dry Shotcrete Machine:
- Solve the problem of construction without a water source: No need to add water at the machine end, just add water at the spray head, which is convenient for construction in areas lacking a water source.
- Achieve long-distance transportation: Dry concrete mixture is easier to transport through long-distance pipelines, reducing the trouble of intermediate links.
- Simple and convenient operation and maintenance: The structure is relatively simple, and the maintenance workload is small.
- Adapt to harsh environments: The sturdy and durable design can adapt to harsh construction environments such as mines and tunnels.
- The investment cost may be lower: For some small or specific projects, it may be more economical to choose a dry shotcrete machine. Our shotcrete concrete machine product line covers a variety of models to meet your different budget needs.



