Category: Chipping@

Even if you work with concrete daily, you might not be familiar with every aspect of the maintenance your equipment requires. You may know hardened buildup needs to be chipped from ready mix drums and central mixers, for instance, but what does chipping concrete involve? The term is often confused with chipped concrete, which generally refers to issues such as cracking, scaling or spalling. But [...]

Concrete chipping is essential to keeping a drum mixer in working order, but even necessary maintenance isn’t without its risks. When handled incorrectly, this tough, gritty job can pose serious dangers not only to those performing the work, but to the drum mixer itself. Having the right tools for the task and a firm understanding of how to use them is key. At General Chipping, [...]

Concrete chipping is an incredibly niche industry — one with only a handful of companies dedicated solely to the work. That exclusivity can create an air of mystery, but more often than not it results in confusion about what a crew like ours does, why the work is necessary and what an average day looks like. The General Chipping team hopes to provide clarity about [...]

Are you interested in heading down a new career path and digging in on concrete chipping work? That’s great! At General Chipping we might be a bit biased, but we believe chipping concrete is one of the most rewarding jobs there is. Not only does it feel good to help keep concrete and construction crews ready to roll by looking after the vehicles and equipment [...]

Maintenance — especially concrete drum cleaning — is a cornerstone practice that keeps your fleet of redi mix trucks running smoothly. At General Chipping, we sometimes hear people say chemical cement mixer drum cleaners are all they need to maintain their ready-mix drums and trucks, but that’s only one part of a successful maintenance program. In fact, you can save money by adopting a more [...]