| rete mixer is a device that homogeneously | | | | slab, a portable concrete mixer is essential to |
| combines concrete, aggregate such as sand or | | | | maximize efficiency. A concrete mixer does not |
| gravel, and water to form concrete - a powered | | | | keep concrete ready for application indefinitely, so |
| device that mixes concrete with water and | | | | it is important to have an understanding of how |
| aggregate, such as sand or pea gravel, to make | | | | much concrete you can pour and finish within a |
| concrete. Concrete mixers range from the very | | | | specific time frame. Different types of concrete |
| large commercial mixing truck to the smaller, | | | | set faster than others, so check the |
| portable concrete mixer sometimes called a mini | | | | manufacturer's directions. |
| mixer. A concrete mixer is comprised primarily of | | | | Larger projects, such as a driveway or basketball |
| a motor, a rotating drum, and often a chute. | | | | court, may require calling a commercial truck. |
| Inside the drum, the materials used to make | | | | Commercial concrete mixers require access to |
| concrete spin around, mixing together evenly and | | | | within a fairly close distance of the project. |
| remaining soft for application and forming. | | | | In-ground swimming pools are an example of a |
| Today's market increasingly requires consistent | | | | large-scale project requiring direct access by a |
| homogeneity and short mixing times for the | | | | truck. |
| industrial production of ready-mix concrete, and | | | | Understand that calling a concrete company only |
| more so for precast/prestressed concrete. This | | | | secures delivery of the concrete. Pricing is a flat |
| has resulted in new technologies for concrete | | | | rate per cubic yard ordered and the truck will |
| production. Worldwide, therefore, twin-shaft batch | | | | remain on site only for a specified period of time. |
| mixers are becoming more important for | | | | Large projects may require professional concrete |
| high-quality concrete production. They introduce | | | | finishers to accomplish the task within the time |
| very high turbulence into the mix and achieve | | | | frame provided. Before calling a concrete |
| about 95% homogeneity at only around 30 | | | | company, be sure to have finishers on site and |
| seconds mixing time per batch. | | | | ready to pour, and don't forget to obtain any |
| A large commercial concrete mixer truck is used | | | | permits necessary in your area. |
| for mixing and transporting large volumes of | | | | You can find a concrete mixer like this one at XG |
| concrete for use on a building site. For smaller | | | | Power. XG Power 9 cubic foot Concrete Mixer |
| volumes of concrete, typically up to two cubic | | | | with Subaru Robin 9HP Engine |
| yards (1.83 cubic meters), a portable concrete | | | | This heavy duty concrete mixer has a large 12 |
| mixer is sufficient. A portable concrete mixer is | | | | cubic ft. drum volume with a 9 cubic foot mix |
| typically powered by electricity and sits on a base | | | | capacity. Features a powerful 9 HP Subaru Robin |
| with wheels for easier transport. The rotating | | | | EX27 engine. Thick steel drums with rolled |
| drum can be tilted down so that mixed concrete | | | | reinforced pour lips for reliable mixing. Reinforced |
| can be poured into a wheelbarrow. | | | | hand wheel makes dumping easier and provides |
| A typical concrete mixer uses a revolving drum | | | | greater control during mix discharge. Ventilated |
| to mix the components. For smaller volume | | | | cowls for long-lasting professional use. Thick |
| works portable concrete mixers are often used | | | | towpole with pintile style hitch. |
| so that the concrete can be made at the | | | | Specifications: |
| construction site, giving the workers ample time | | | | * Drum volume: 12 cubic feet (350 Liters) |
| to use the concrete before it hardens. An | | | | * Mixing capacity: 9 cubic feet (260 Liters) |
| alternative to a machine is mixing concrete or | | | | * Drum diameter: 30 inches |
| concrete by hand. This is usually done in a | | | | * Drum opening: 18 inches |
| wheelbarrow; however, several companies have | | | | * Pneumatic wheel diameter: 12 inches |
| recently begun to sell modified tarps for this | | | | * Hand wheel diameter: 24 inches |
| purpose. | | | | * Axle width: 48 inches |
| For homeowners attempting small concrete | | | | * Barrel pulley: 14. |
| projects such as a patio, sidewalk repair, or small | | | | |