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