Concrete Truss Screed – Bartell Morrison Concrete Equipment
Concrete Truss Screed – When you are pouring concrete, unless you are extremely fortunate or have the concrete gods smiling upon you, rare is the time when you finish that the concrete is at the exact elevation or smoothness you need. This is because of the way the concrete pours from the truck, the weather and how it’s affecting the concrete, and other variables too lengthy to mention. One way to achieve the proper elevation and smoothness is to use a truss screed.
A concrete truss screed is a tool that is dragged across the surface of freshly poured concrete to remove any excess and smooth the surface. The screed’s surface is generally smooth and flat, but it can be shaped in any formation to help you achieve the surface you need, such as curved or concave. Since no concrete pour is the same nor of the same size, different types of concrete screeds are needed. As any craftsman will know, it’s best to have the right tool for the right job.
Gamka has been one of the longest running dealers for this product line. It started for us back in 1988 when we took on these Morrison Concrete Truss Screeds. We started pioneering and introducing the product line to contractors by demonstrating how effective it is and productive. We have maintained several rental machines and they really last.Morrison sold out to several companies over the years but maintained the quality of the product and the great designs. Bartell is the latest owner and I think it has found a great home. Bartell is a solid company with a great understanding of how the concrete process works. We are proud to handle this product line. JR Weiss – President of Gamka Sales Co. Inc.
Bartell Morrison Vibratory Standard Concrete Truss Screed Up to 40′ Features
Morrison Concrete Truss Screed Standard
- High frequency vibrations distributed evenly across entire aluminum truss screed length to produce smooth, uniform surfaces quickly and easily.
- Standard truss screed is 13.5″ tall and can span 40′.
- Can consolidate less than 2″ slump. Up to 12″ in depth.
- Morrison concrete truss screed vibrates at over 12,000 vpm.
- Aluminum truss screed weighs only 9lbs / ft. compared to steel screed at up to 20lbs.
- Light weight makes our screed suitable for use on any type or form.
- Morrison aluminum truss screed is lighter and easier to move around the job site, but consolidates better than steel due to the higher rate of vpm.
- Loose bearing system – Only Morrison truss screed has the patented loose bearing system.
- Our screed will continue to operate even losing up to 20% of the shaft bearings, while competitors screed will stop after one bearing fails. A bearing never fails while it’s sitting dormant, only when it’s on the job.
- Available in hydraulic travel or hand winch.
Bartell Morison Truss Screed Data Sheet
Concrete Truss Screeds are available for rental or sale.
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Bartell Morrison Vibratory Super Truss Screed Up to 80′ Features
Morrison Concrete Truss Screed Super
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High frequency vibrations distributed evenly across entire aluminum screed length to produce smooth, uniform surfaces quickly and easily.
- Super truss screed is 19.5″ tall and can span 80′.
- Can consolidate less than 2″ slump. Up to 12″ in depth.
- Morrison truss screed vibrates at over 12,000 vpm.
- Aluminum truss screed weighs only 9lbs / ft. compared to steel screed at up to 20lbs.
- Light weight makes our screed suitable for use on any type or form.
- Morrison aluminum truss screed is lighter and easier to move around the job site, but consolidates better than steel due to the higher rate of vpm.
- Loose bearing system – Only Morrison screed has the patented loose bearing system.
- Our screed will continue to operate even losing up to 20% of the shaft bearings, while competitors screed will stop after one bearing fails. A bearing never fails while it’s sitting dormant, only when it’s on the job.
- Available in hydraulic travel or hand winch.
Concrete Truss Screeds are available for rental or sale.
Bartell Uni-Screed Vibratory Screed
Features
- Specially designed to permit a single operator to quickly and easily level an entire area.
- Adjustable handles to meet operator needs. Vibration is minimized with impact absorbing mounting system.
- Handle mounted throttle and on/off switch.
- High frequency vibration disperses and levels concrete without build-up.
- Lightweight, easy to transport to and around job sites.
- Simple and fast blade charging.
- Cutting and smoothing in a single operation.
- Blades are interchangeable with Allen Magic Screed and Wacker screed units.
- Blades available in various sizes: 4′ (1.2m), 6′ (1.8m), 8′ (2.4m). 10′ (3m), 12′ (3.7m), 14′ (4.5m), 16′ (4.9m).
* Compatible with Wacker and Magic screed blades!
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Bartell Morrison Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of concrete finishing equipment for more than 60 years. The company was founded in 1946. The business grew and quickly became the dominant supplier of concrete finishing power trowels to the Canadian market. Over the years we’ve grown and expanded our markets to a world wide scope. We’ve also expanded our product lines to offer a full complement of equipment for the entire concrete industry. We go to market under three brand names, Bartell, Morrison, and Independent Diamond Products (IDP). The factory is located in a 50,000 sq.ft. facility in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and our US Sales and distribution center is located in Freehold, NJ.
Bartell Morrison Company History
Bartell was founded by Art Bartell in 1946 as a machine tool and die shop. They began to manufacture concrete finishing power trowels for the local construction industry in the mid 1960’s and quickly became the dominant supplier to the Canadian market. In the 1970’s Art’s son, Lee Bartell, initiated the international export of Bartell products to Europe and the United States. In the late 1980’s Lee Bartell took over the business and built the custom facility in Brampton, Ontario.
The 1990’s saw expansion of sales into South America, Australia and the Far East. In September of 1999 Lee sold the business to Terex Corporation and it became Terex Bartell Ltd. In March 2007, the company returned to private Canadian ownership, a change lead by Tom Foskett, former GM of Terex Bartell, John Locke and a select group of managers. With the addition of the Morrison line of products, the company emerged as Bartell Morrison Inc.
The company’s product lines consist of Bartell walk behind power trowels, ride-on power trowels, vibratory plate compactors, surface preparation machines, cut-off saws, diamond blades; and Morrison screeds, uni screed, sprayers, spreaders and internal eccentric vibrators.