What Are Tie Bars?
Do you know what tie bars are? Do you know when they are used? If not, don’t worry. Jerald Bankston of the Power Curbers & Power Pavers Product Support team explains why tie bars are necessary and how they are installed.
All-Crawler Steering
All-Crawler Steering is an option for 5700-Series curb machines, but sometimes it is required and other times it can be a big help. Carlos Maldonado of the Power Curbers & Power Pavers Product Support team describes it in detail.
Catch Basin Tie-In
In this video, Phil explains how to set up your machine to best pour around catch basins to minimize hand work.
Counter Weight
This video explains when an additional counterweight is necessary on a Power Curber.
Concrete Jointing
Carlos Maldonado explains why slipformed concrete has joints, the different types, and how to install them.
Obtaining Slipform Molds
Steve Peacock describes the process of ordering molds from Power Curbers and the value our Molds department delivers to your job.
Daily Checklist for 5700-Series
This video outlines the most intelligent way to start your work day with 5700-series curb machines by going over what should be on your daily checklist.
What is Draft?
Here we discuss what draft is for and how to include it when you pour.
Product Support at Power Curbers
Most companies talk about how good their customer service is, and many have good intentions. Few work as hard as us to exemplify support with every interaction and choice. We have well over 100 customer stories describing our dedication to supporting.
What Are Trimmers?
We dive into trimmers on slipform machines and explain why they exist and how they save you money.
Dedicated Paver or Center-Pour Curb Machine?
This episode dismisses confusion about a dedicated concrete paving machine vs. a curb machine in a center pour configuration. Both can produce concrete pavements, but their strengths and ideal applications differ.
Stringline or 3D/Stringless?
This video explores the differences and benefits of using traditional stringline machine control and the newer 3D/stringless alternative.
Sensor Placement – Part 1
This episode begins a four-part video with thorough answers to the question about sensor placement. Proper sensor positioning varies based on your machine’s model, whether or not it has all-crawler steering, and your specific setup.
Sensor Placement – Part 2
This episode continues a four-part video with thorough answers to the question about sensor placement. Proper sensor positioning varies based on your machine’s model, whether or not it has all-crawler steering and your specific setup.
Sensor Placement – Part 3
This episode continues a four-part video with thorough answers to the question about sensor placement. Proper sensor positioning varies based on your machine’s model, whether or not it has all-crawler steering and your specific setup.
Sensor Placement – Part 4
This episode completes a four-part video with thorough answers to the question about sensor placement. Proper sensor positioning varies based on your machine’s model, whether or not it has all-crawler steering, and your specific setup.
Additional Curb Machine Applications
In this episode, we dive into the applications most curb machines are capable of beyond curb & gutter.
Auger vs. Belt Conveyor
In this video, we explore both auger and belt conveyors’ advantages and disadvantages to help you determine which is right for you.
150 Extruder Concrete or Asphalt Curb
In this episode, we discuss whether a 150 Extruder can pour with Asphalt or Concrete.
Curb & Gutter with a 150 Extruder
In this episode, Product Specialist Danny Nance explains the profile limits of the Power Curber 150 Extruder.
Can My Machine Go 3D
In this episode, we discuss whether an existing Power Curber machine can be retrofit to pour stringlessly.
150 Extruder Mix Design
In this episode, we discuss what the ideal concrete mix design looks like for a 150 Extruder.
Mid-Sized Machines
In this episode, we address the common industry question, “what about a smaller machine?” There are limited options in the market between a small, walk-behind extruded curb machine and a full-size, ~25,000-pound machine. Companies new to the industry often question that. This video breaks down the reasons why.
Perfect Machine Program
In this video, President Stephen Bullock describes the Power Curbers’ Perfect Machine Program which is our mission to execute a flawless machine transaction with your company.
Steel Tracks vs. Poly Pads
In this video, we explain considerations for when you pick out the next set of tracks for your machinery.
Daily Production
This time, we’ll discuss all of the variables that can affect your daily output. Then we broadly define expectations about what your company might pour in a day.
What is a Pulse Pickup?
In this video, we explain what a Pulse Pickup is and how it is used on your curb machine.
Average Crew Size
In this episode, we discuss what is the average slipform crew size and the variables that may affect it.
Where to Set Stringline
In this episode, we discuss stringline placement and considerations.
Why Power Curbers
In this episode, Power Curbers President, Stephen Bullock, explains why Power Curbers is worth contacting the next time you are considering a curb & gutter or slipform paving machine.