Creating A Concrete Curb With A Mobile Volumetric Mixer Concrete curbs fulfill several functions. First, they separate the road from anything else nearby. Second, drivers know where to park and it discourages parking off the road, such as on lawns or sidewalks. Third, it routes water runoff toward storm drains, sending water into streams or…
Are Volumetric Mixers Better Than Drum Mixers For Producing High-Quality Concrete? A hotly debated topic, concrete contractors usually split into two camps — volumetric mixers versus drum mixers. While both types of mixers produce the same result — fresh concrete — how it’s produced varies depending on which mixer type is used. In 2011, Terracon…
Why Volumetric Mixers Are Perfect For DOT Work Millions of motorists and pedestrians depend on highways, streets, and all size and type of roadways every day. Any time these thoroughfares are inaccessible, whether due to a small repair or full-scale replacement, headaches and hassles generally ensue as DOT crews scramble to complete the concrete work…
20 Common Volumetric Concrete Mixer Terms Brush up on your knowledge of a mobile concrete mixer by reading through these 20 common terms and definitions. 1. Admix Flow Valve The admix control valves are manually operated and located close to the admix flowmeters in the control panel. They provide a means for controlling the flow…
So, You Bought Your First Mobile Volumetric Mixer. Now What? You’ve bought your first volumetric concrete mixer — congratulations! As a business owner who focuses on concrete delivery, it’s not uncommon to have many questions before, during, and after this purchase. Here are five key questions to ask yourself. Chances are the answers will help…
Top 5 Reasons To Get Volumetric Mixer Training Want to know a little secret that’s frequently the key to unlocking increased employee productivity and higher profits? It’s concrete mixer training! Whether you’re entering the world of volumetric mixers, or have a current fleet, Cemen Tech shares five reasons why this type of training is a…
5 Reasons To Buy An Automated Volumetric Mixer You already know the many benefits of using a mobile concrete mixer. So, can a fully automated mixer be an even bigger boon to business? Yes! Although there are many reasons to incorporate automation into any company, concrete is a great example. This durable product depends on…
Laborers-AGC Training Center Uses Cemen Tech Volumetric Mixer Training has never been more important than it is today as the concrete and construction industry faces labor shortages around the country. And in many cases, workers have no experience with concrete but are required to pour and or place concrete on their jobsite. The Laborers-AGC Training Center…
Myth #1: Volumetric concrete mixing is a new and unproven technology 1965 – Patent granted for the Concrete-Mobile Over 2,500 Concrete-Mobiles were produced by 1980 Over 10,000 Volumetric Mixers produced by 2000 In use in every state in the United States, and over half of all countries in the world Used by the U.S. Military,…
Benefits of Volumetric Mixers There are a number of factors that must be addressed when producing concrete. The most important aspects to any project can be grouped into 3 categories: Application – What application will the concrete be needed for? Quantity – How many cubic yards of concrete will be needed? Quality – Are there specifications…