The concrete mixer is a machine that has entirely changed the traditional way of mixing concrete by hand. It is preferred over hand mixing, as it provides an easy and quick mixing of sand or gravel and water needed to produce concrete. Depending on the application, the concrete mixer ranges from large concrete mixing truck to a portable concrete mixers, usually called mini concrete mixer. A mini concrete mixer consists of a motor, a rotating drum, blades, and in some cases, a chute. The ingredients of concrete are added in the drum and spun to mix them evenly to form a smooth and soft mixture for forming and applying.
For mixing and transporting large amounts of concrete on building sites, a large commercial concrete mixer truck is the best option. But some applications, even on building sites, require smaller amounts of concrete and a portable small concrete mixer is the most cost-effective and efficient option. The small concrete mixer is usually powered by electricity and has wheels for easy transportation. The rotating drum of small concrete mixer is tilted down once the concrete is ready to be poured into a wheelbarrow or directly on the site. The small concrete mixer is also perfect for homeowners who like to do small concrete projects on their own such as sidewalk repairs and installing a patio.
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Even though there are many types of concrete mixers today, a typical concrete mixer uses a rotating drum to mix the components with or without blades. Each type of concrete mixer mixes concrete within a different time frame, so when choosing a concrete mixer make sure you go over machine’s specifications. A portable mini concrete mixers enable operators to make concrete at the building site, which means they can pour the concrete as soon as it is mixed. This is why many companies choose to invest in a quality small concrete mixer. Of course, for high-quality production of concrete, a twin-shaft batch mixer is preferable because it provides very high turbulence into the drum and in about 30 seconds of mixing per batch, it achieves over 90% homogeneity.
