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