SOVA (Guncrete Gunite Machine)
Air Driven Dry-Mix Shotcrete Machine
The SOVA Gunite Machine provides a steady flow of material, which allows for uniform hydration and very smooth placement.
The adjustable output of material may be increased without sacrificing the quality of the application. The compact SOVA is capable of spraying through hoses from 1” (25 mm) to 11/2” (38 mm) inside diameter.
SOVE (Electric Version) uses an electric motor to rotate the machine’s feed bowl (air required to convey material).
• Direct Drive 5HPAir Motor (SOVA)
• Continuous Feed Hopper
• Bag Breaker Included
• 2 Blade Material Agitator
• Direct Drive 3HP Electric Motor (SOVE)
Standard Features
• Direct Drive 5HPAir Motor (SOVA)
• Continuous Feed Hopper
• Bag Breaker Included
• 2 Blade Material Agitator
• Direct Drive 3HP Electric Motor (SOVE)
• 3 Phase, 50Hz or 60Hz, 220/230v, 380/400v, 440/460v available
Optional Features
• Oversized Water Separator
• Automatic Pad Clamp (209 model)
• Dust Suppression System
• Skid Mounting
• Hydraulic Drive
Applications
• Structural Concrete Repair
• Refractory Spraying
• Rockscaping
• Bridge Repair
• Slope Stabilization
• Tunnels and Mine Support
• Pools and Spas
• Channels
• Piers and Sea Walls
• Sewers
• Retaining and Fire Walls
• Dams and Reservoirs
• Sand and Gravel Backfill
• Concrete Pipe Lining
• Ditches
Technical Data
|
Feed Bowl # Pockets |
HoseSize (I.D.) |
Maximum Aggregate Size |
Air Compressor (Recommended size at 100 psi) |
Maximum Output* |
Common Applications |
|
| 1 |
18 |
1″ (2.5 cm) |
¼” |
210 cfm (6.0 m3/min) |
2 yd3/hr (1.5 m3/hr) |
Fine, detailed artistic work, rock-scaping, patch repair |
| 2 |
18 |
1¼” (3.2 cm) |
¼” |
315-375 cfm (9-11 m3/min) |
4 yd3/hr (3 m3/hr) |
Refractory spraying, repair work, smooth finish |
| 3 |
16 |
1¼” (3.2 cm) |
¼” |
315-375 cfm (9-11 m3/min) |
6 yd3/hr (4.6 m3/hr) |
Refractory spraying, repair work, smooth finish |
| 4 | 16 | 1½” (3.8 cm) |
⅜” (10 mm) |
315-375 cfm (9-11 m3/min) |
9 yd3/hr (6.9 m3/hr) |
Refractory spraying, repair work, smooth finish |
*Subtract roughly 90 SCFM (2.5M/MIN) from air requirement if SOVE (electric) model is used. Additional air may be required depending on altitude and atmospheric pressure.
| Model | SOVA/SOVE |
| Maximum Horizontal Conveying Distance | ft 1000+ m 305+ |
| Maximum Vertical Conveying Distance | ft 300+ m 91+ |
| Drive System | SOVA 5 hp, Air Motor, Direct Spur Gear Drive SOVE 3 hp, Electric Motor, Direct Spur Gear Drive |
| Hopper Style | Continuous Feed, Flat Refractory-style |
| Gross Weight (Approx.) | SOVA: lb = 455, kg = 206 SOVE: lb = 660, kg = 300 |
Maximum theoretical performance shown above. Actual performance will vary depending on slump, mix design and delivery line diameter. Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
Operating Principle
1. The dry material is fed through the hopper, down into the pockets of the rotary feed wheel below.
2. The rotary feed wheel, driven by a heavy-duty oil bath gear drive, rotates the mix under the conveying air inlet and material outlet.
3. With the introduction of compressed air, the mix is evacuated from the feed wheel pockets, then traveling through the outlet and into the hoses.
4. The dry mix material is then conveyed in suspension through hoses to the nozzle, where water is introduced, and the water and dry material mix.