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RS 907 L hopper
Group: 07
Hopper unit

KS 912256

NP 10689

Author
Dipl.-Ing.M.Fritz

Written in accordance with Porga

970806
Confidential.
For Putzmeister internal use only

Date revised 00-01/05

Table of contents

1. Description
The first section describes the basic
features of the hopper.
The second section describes the
hopper models and associated
assemblies available.

Figure 1: Hopper

1.1 Development objectives

This hopper model was developed with the aim of facilitating access to the hopper region and handling
during servicing, such as to facilitate the replacement of wear parts in the hopper, for example.
A previous weakness on our machines was the relatively limited space between the loading hopper
and the truck. This was previously a focal point for criticism of our machines and was considered to be
placing us at a disadvantage in relation to our competitors.
By introducing an easy-to-assemble system, it has been possible to reduce the time and costs of
servicing and when replacing components in the hopper such as S transfer tubes or wear parts.
In addition, it was also possible to reduce the weight of the concrete pump by introducing plastics as a
manufacturing material.

1.2 Features
Figure 2 shows a 16 HLS pump by way of example.
A general feature of this RS907 L hopper series is the
S2318 S transfer tube with its larger intake diameter
in relation to the S2018 S transfer tube and the
general introduction of the 90 mm diameter S transfer
tube bearing.

Figure 2: The area around the hopper on

the 16HLS concrete pump
Cover in the new design

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For the bearing, this means a reduced specific load on the teeth and in the bearing housing. The result
is a longer service life.

1.3 Overview of the variants

The RS907L hopper is manufactured from one base part for three different connection diameters.
Figure 3 shows the manufacturing structure with a planning stage and scheduling stage.
The subcontractor takes the planned or base hopper and prepares it according to its later use, welding
on the crossbeam for the various delivery cylinders, for example.

Planning stage for

materials

Purchasing stage

Figure 3: Manufacturing and scheduling structure for the various

hopper applications

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1.4 Current further developments

In the future, a conical S transfer tube shaft bearing will be introduced for this hopper. This bearing is
already in use by Putzmeister Systems Engineering.
Furthermore, the hopper extension is produced
by injection moulding PUR material into which
the cradle supports for the grille are made.
This will then mean that the two steel round
rods in the hopper are no longer necessary.
See figure 4.

Figure 4: Grille with plastic and steel tube as grille

support

2. Features and function description

The plastic and rubber material components on the machine are kept black, as can be seen in figure
5. They match the different paint finishes of the vehicles. The rubber collar, hopper extension and also
the water tank with its side-mounted lance holders are the components referred to here.

Hopper cover in
new design

Plastic water
tank

Plastic hopper
extension

Rubber collars

Figure 5: Assembled and painted machine

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2.1 Common basic features of the RS 907 L hopper series

The grille is made from wear-resistant steel.
It is mounted externally and therefore away from the
concrete.
The long-requested integrated vibrator cabling was also
added at this point.

The hopper is divided:

the extension is
removable: See
function description.

Figure 6: Hopper unit

A hopper unit is composed of the following subgroups:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.

Basic hopper
S transfer tube with bearing and set of wear parts
Grille, optionally with vibrator
Spray guard with folding lid and removable extension
Hinged elbow or pressure connection
Agitator
S transfer tube switchover
Steps can be supplied as an option

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2.2 Function description

The following describes the method of operation for the RS907L hopper and the procedure for
dismantling the hopper extension. The hopper extension is made of plastic, and sits on the steel
hopper and is then screwed down.

The six screws on the sides and at the

rear must be loosened.
The connecting bolt for the extension
hopper rubber collar must also be
removed. The hopper extension can now
be removed. Since the weight of this
spray guard unit is m = 35 kg, it may
only be removed with one person on the
left and another on the right-hand side.

Schrauben
lsen
undo screws

When subsequently assembling the

hopper, it must be ensured that the seal
cord and also the flange face are free
from dirt or concrete residue in order to
achieve a flawless seal. The seal cord
must be greased.
Figure 7: The RS907L hopper

Figure 8: Removing the hopper

extension complete with lid

The hopper extension is removed.

Folding up the grille as normal produces
a larger opening than before, and it is
through this larger opening that the
access to the switch lever and bearing
region, for example, is significantly
improved.

Figure 9: Hopper with the hopper

extension removed

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3. Hopper applications and modular system

3.1 Hopper applications and modules
Spray guard

New plastic cover option

Conventional aluminium cover

Hopper extension with the

option of plastic or steel

Outlet on hopper with 230

diameter delivery cylinder:
up to p=130 bar with
pressure connection
up to p=85 bar with
hinged elbow

Core pump

Outlet on hopper with 250

diameter delivery cylinder:
up to maximum p=85
bar and only with
hinged elbow

Hopper variants:
for 230 diameter
versions
(a BSF 16H pump)

Outlet on hopper with 280

diameter delivery cylinder:
up to maximum p=85
bar and only with
hinged elbow

for 250 diameter

versions
(a BSF 11/16HLS
pump)
for 280 diameter
versions
(a BSF 20H pump)
Delivery cylinder

Set of wear parts

Available in qualities
DURO 22 or hard
metal

S transfer tube:

S transfer tube: Option

of S2318L or S2318V with
clamped shaft.
Always with 90 series
shaft

switch cylinder
with 160mm stroke
and 60mm diameter
or 80mm diameter
possible.

Figure 11: Hopper unit module

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3.2 Hopper comparison for 16H LS/16H concrete pump 230 diameter delivery
cylinders

RS907L

RS905A

Average gross weight 930 kg

Installable S2318 S transfer tube

Average gross weight 870 kg

Installable S2018 S transfer tube
Further applications for S2015D with hinged or
pivoting elbow

Figure 12: Table of hopper comparisons

3.3 Delivery cylinder - intermediate ring transition

The sectional views for the RS907L and RS905A hoppers illustrate the tapering and interchangeability
of the intermediate rings.
RS907L hoppers with 230 mm
diameter delivery cylinders
Fitting and removal of the
intermediate rings from inside

RS907L hoppers with 250 and

280 mm diameter delivery
cylinders
Fitting and removal of the
intermediate rings from inside

RS905A hoppers with 230 mm

diameter delivery cylinders
Fitting and removal of the
intermediate rings from outside

Figure 13: Fitting and removal of the intermediate rings

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