Conquip Concrete Coneflow Skip

Cone-shaped crane-lifted concrete pour skip ('banana skip') with geared flow gate | 500L, 750L and 1000L

The Conquip Concrete Coneflow Skip — often called a 'banana skip' on site — is a cone-shaped crane skip for accurate directional pouring of concrete. It lays horizontally for filling and lifts vertically for pouring, with the funnelled outlet directing discharge precisely where it's needed and a geared flow gate controlling the rate; a roll frame keeps the horizontal-to-vertical transition stable, and operators stand alongside the skip rather than underneath during the pour. Available in three capacities, from compact 500L for footings to 1000L for larger slab work.

Key Features

• Cone-shaped design -- funnelled outlet for accurate, directional pouring of concrete.
• Geared flow gate -- precise control of pour speed and flow rate.
• Lay-flat fill position -- horizontal filling is quick and simple from a ready-mix wagon or pump.
• Roll frame -- smooth transition from horizontal fill to vertical pour, with reduced lift swing.
• Three capacities -- 500L, 750L and 1000L cover the typical pour-rate range.
• Operator alongside, not underneath -- the geared gate is operated from ground level next to the skip.

Technical Specifications

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The Conquip Concrete Coneflow Skip -- often called a 'banana skip' on site -- is a cone-shaped crane skip designed for accurate directional pouring of concrete. The skip lays horizontally for filling, then is lifted vertically by crane for pouring; the funnelled outlet directs the discharge precisely where it's needed, and a geared flow gate controls the speed and rate of pour. A roll frame keeps the skip stable when transitioning from horizontal fill to vertical pour, eliminating swing and improving safety for operators on the ground. Operators stand alongside the skip rather than underneath it during the pour. Available in three capacities to suit different pour volumes -- from compact 500L for footings to 1000L for larger slab work.

Suitable Applications

The Concrete Coneflow Skip is built for accurate placed pours -- floor slabs, footings, shuttered areas, footpaths, embankments, walls and any pour where the placement needs to be controlled rather than simply tipped. The 500L size suits compact footings and small pours; the 750L is the workhorse mid-range; and the 1000L is the choice for large slabs where reducing lift cycles improves productivity.

How to Use

1. Lay the skip horizontal in the fill area, secured against rolling.
2. Fill from the ready-mix wagon or concrete pump until the rated capacity is reached.
3. Connect the crane to the bale and lift -- the roll frame guides the transition from horizontal to vertical.
4. Position the skip over the pour location with the operator alongside.
5. Open the geared flow gate to control the pour, adjusting flow rate as needed.
6. Once empty, return the skip to the fill area for the next cycle.

Warning:
Confirm crane WLL is rated for skip plus concrete weight before lifting. Do not stand under a suspended skip. Inspect the bale, frame and gate mechanism before each shift. LOLER thorough examination certification must be current.

Safety Information

• The geared gate operator stands alongside the skip during pour, never underneath.
• Communicate clearly with the crane operator using approved signals or radio.
• Inspect lifting points, frame welds and the flow gate at each delivery and weekly during use.
• Wear appropriate PPE -- gloves, eye protection, hard hat, high-vis -- when handling fresh concrete.
• Confirm ground conditions in the fill and pour zones can support the loaded skip weight.

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