T-Flex Concrete Vibration Equipment
Vibrating freshly poured concrete removes air pockets and bubbles, making the finished job stronger by reducing the risk of honeycombing and structural defects. Required on any significant job as a crucial stage in pouring concrete, the end quality can still vary greatly depending on the quality of tools being used.
Safari are now exclusive distributors of the T-Flex concrete vibration tools range which has a focus on delivering a premium product at competitive pricing whilst keeping at the cutting edge of technology for comfort and quality. The T-Flex vibration poker range is a comprehensive one, with both diesel and traditional petrol poker vibers as well as the recently released electric variant which is becoming the new force in internal concrete compaction.
The T-Flex brand covers a broad range of concrete vibration applications, working with any concrete consistency and every formwork size and type. Read more information below, or in our downloadable brochure here.
This portable “whipper-snipper” style T-Flex concrete vibe machine makes vibrating concrete simple and convenient. Our Portavibe is one of the most popular tools used by concreters in Australia, due to its reliability and ease of use on site.
Perfect for footings, house slabs and large commercial slabs, the portable concrete vibe (also know as a ‘Handy-vibe’) comes with a 3 year factory warranty on the Honda motor and a 12 month warranty on the shaft.
Powered by a reliable Honda lightweight 4-stroke GX35 engine
No mixing of fuel required
No need for a separate drive unit or vibe shaft
Ergonomically-designed handles and shoulder strap
Available fitted with a resilient rubber tip for close, safe finishing against formwork
Common industry names for these units are Handy Vibe, Portavibe and Whip Vibe.
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T-FLEX FLEX-VIBE PORTABLE CONCRETE VIBRATOR (ALSO PORTAVIBE OR HANDYVIBE)
Powerful, light-weight and efficient. The portable "Flex-Vibe" concrete vibe is perfect for slabs, stairways, footings and footpaths, coming fitted with a standard 44mm head and an ergonomically designed soft handle and shoulder strap. Backed up by 12 month warranty.
This "whipper-snipper" style concrete vibrator is powered by the reliable 1.5hp Honda GX35 four-stroke engine for reduced emissions and reduced fuel consumption.
Also available fitted with a resilient soft polyurethane tip for effective and safe finishing close up against formwork, this concrete vibe is a must-have for every concreter.
T-FLEX HONDA/YANMAR DRIVE UNIT
All T-FLEX drive units are genuine Australian models. Both Honda GX200 (6.5hp) petrol and Yanmar L48N5 (4.2hp) diesel models are available – backed by a 3 year Honda Australia warranty or a 2 year Yanmar Australia warranty.
T-FLEX power units are compatible with concrete vibrator shafts and shaft driven pumps from all manufacturers. Each drive unit comes with an Australian standard 3-tooth coupling, and features a protective roll frame and sled steel base for easy dragging across reinforcing mesh.
If you require a heavy duty petrol or diesel concrete vibrator or trash pump this is the place to start!
The T-Flex Drive Unit is a robust and reliable drive unit for concrete vibrator shafts and submersible trash pumps. Fitted with a 3-dog pin socket, it will fit all standard shafts and pumps on the market.
A heavy duty steel dish and frame make this the ideal unit for concreters, construction workers, civil contractors and agriculture.
Powered by your choice of a 6.5hp Honda GX200 engine (3yr manufacturer warranty) or a Italian-made Yanmar diesel L48N5 engine (2yr manufacturer warranty). Talk to the Safari team for advice on what best suits your application today.
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The M-Series offers a classic and familiar design, featuring Australian standard 3-tooth couplings that are compatible with drive units from all makers. Available in a range of head diameters and hose length options to suit any job. The 45mm and 60mm shafts both have optional soft polyurethane tips which extend the life of form boards and improves off-the-form finishes.
T-FLEX M-Series is also the perfect solution when electricity is not available on site, or cords may be hazardous or inaccessible. The M-Series has proven results, time and time again. Familiarity improves productivity.
Also available in the Italian Enarco brand, Wacker Neuson, Masterfinish, Crommelins, Flextool and other common brands.
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M-SERIES CONCRETE VIBRATING SHAFTS
The M-Series concrete vibrator shafts offer a classic and familiar design, featuring Australian standard 3-tooth couplings that are compatible with drive units from all makers and backed up by 12 month warranty.
These Vibrating needles (commonly known as vibe shafts) are available in a variety of diameters (from 28mm to 60mm) and lengths (from 6m to 12m long) to suit any job.
The 45mm and 60mm vibe shafts both have the option of being fitted with soft polyurethane tips which extend the life of form boards and improves the quality and appearance of off-the-form finishes.
Our electric concrete vibrators generate more torque than traditional vibrators, and provide huge OH & S advantages due to being incredibly lightweight and easy to handle on site. These heavy duty units are great for using in enclosed environments due to no diesel or petrol fumes emissions, and are available in lengths up to 12m.
The T-Flex E Series generate a very consistent 12,000 VPM with very few dips, producing excellent finished concrete results. The frequency converter is generator friendly, working flawlessly even with voltage fluctuations. Distributed exclusively by Safari Group, the E Series electric vibrators are the perfect addition to your worksite!
Advantages:
No toxic fumes or emissions on site
Lightweight and highly portable, reducing back injuries
Optional remote Start/Stop switch
Less noise than traditional petrol or diesel units
All units supplied with 10m of electric cable
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ELECTRIC CONCRETE VIBRATORS
The E Series electric concrete vibrator shafts generate more torque than traditional vibration equipment, and are highly portable due to their low weight. With an in-built electric motor, they require no separate drive unit and simply plug into a normal power wall socket or generator.
The E series vibe shafts emit no harmful fumes and emit far less noise than petrol or diesel models.
See our brochure for a full information sheet
High frequency electric external vibrators are used in precast yards and on construction sites to obtain high quality concrete finishes without the need of traditional internal (immersion) vibration. External vibrators work on the principle of vibrating the formwork which completely removes the need of poker vibrators or Portavibes.
External vibration is normally clamped to the formwork or requires the concrete mould or formwork to be mounted on an spring loaded isolation device, enabling the formwork to vibrate freely. The electric vibe motors are placed at pre-determined intervals on the formwork, depending on various factors.
External vibration is ideal in applications where access is difficult and reo density is high, making it difficult to use traditional immersion (poker vibe shaft) vibration. Our electric external vibes run on 3 phase power and our normally used with a frequency converter and distribution box.
Safari Group has a great range of different size and power external vibration motors available, including pneumatic & electric vibration equipment & flow aids for quarries, batching plants, precast plants and more! Our range includes:
Electric Vibrators (incl direct current & three phase)
Hydraulic Vibrators
Pneumatic Linear Vibrators
Ball & Turbine Vibrators
Flow aids and jets
For concrete structures with high-density reinforcement, form vibrators, also known as external vibrators, are clamped to specially designed formwork. High frequency electric external vibrators are used in precast yards and on construction sites to obtain high quality concrete finishes without the need of traditional internal (immersion) vibration.
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SUBMERSIBLE PUMP SHAFT
Our flexible shaft driven pumps are highly portable and are used in a variety of applications. Fitted with a standard 3-pin coupling, you simply plug the shaft into a standard petrol or diesel drive unit, connect a lay-flat hose to the pump and lower the pump head into the water.
With a heavy duty 6 meter length shaft, they are highly portable and suitable for any work site.
Safari Group’s Flexible Drive Submersible pumps are highly portable and are used in a variety of civil, commercial and mining applications. Fitted with a standard 3-pin coupling, you simply plug the shaft into a standard petrol or diesel drive unit, connect a lay-flat hose to the pump and lower the pump head into the water.
Submersible Drive Unit Pumps are called a number of different names in the industry, such as Trash Pumps, Sludge Pumps and Flex Drive Pumps.
With a heavy duty 6 meter length shaft, our trash pumps are highly portable and suitable for any work site. They are a premium cast iron pump with a stainless steel impellor for improved abrasion resistance. Backed up by Safari Group’s no fuss 12 month warranty on the flexible shaft and 6 month warranty on the pump.
Our pumps have a discharge capacity of more than 25,000 litres per hour and are fitted with an adaptor for for quick action hose fittings. We also supply the lay-flat delivery hoses in a range of sizes.
HFP - HIGH FREQUENCY PNEUMATIC VIBRATORS
High frequency pneumatic vibrators are used both on construction sites and in prefabrication plants, ideal for obtaining optimal results in compacting concrete where it is not possible or dangerous to use electrical systems.
The HFP series vibrators remove any flaw from the concrete surface, which will be aesthetically perfect and weatherproof.
With no electrical components, these vibrators are powered by an air compressor which turns the rotors inside the vibrator at a very high speed, between 10,000 and 17,000 vpm, consequently generating a circular vibration that spreads in all directions.
FASTENING SYSTEMS
The CL and CR series products consist of clamps and cradles for quick fixing of vibrators to formwork or molds for concrete.
The clamps for “CL” series can be easily fixed to any type of formwork, in wood (CLW) or with panels (CLS).
In contrast, the "CR" cradle fixing systems must be welded to the steel structure.
These fixing systems considerably speed up the concrete vibration process as a result of the rapid assembly/disassembly of the vibrators.