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What is a compulsory mixer?

What is a compulsory mixer?

Compulsory mixers (cyclone mixers) are used to mix dry, moist and wet mixtures. Compulsory mixers are also used to mix a wide range of construction materials in the construction industry, namely plastering, grout, and repair mixtures.

What is the benefit of using an in transit concrete mixer rather than a cement mixer?

The biggest advantage of transit mixers is that these do not allow segregation of concrete because of continuous rotation. Unloading of concrete batch can be done at will in full or partially.

What are the uses of concrete?

Uses of Concrete

  • Concrete Dams. The characteristics of concrete such as high strength and unit weight make it a more suitable material for the construction of dams.
  • Residential Buildings. Ad.
  • Commercial Buildings.
  • Roads or Driveways.
  • Marine Construction.
  • Culverts and Sewers.
  • Foundations.
  • Fences.

Is it a cement mixer or concrete mixer?

Concrete forms when you combine aggregates of sand, gravel or crushed stone, along with a paste. That paste is usually made of water and cement. So, what we call a “cement mixer” or a “cement truck” is actually called a “concrete mixer” within the construction industry.

What is the difference between cement and concrete?

What is the difference between cement and concrete? Although the terms cement and concrete often are used interchangeably, cement is actually an ingredient of concrete. Concrete is a mixture of aggregates and paste. Cement comprises from 10 to 15 percent of the concrete mix, by volume.

What is the difference between cement mixer and concrete mixer?

A Cement Mixer Cement mixer sometimes referred to as concrete mixer, involves a round barrel that spins or rotates. The barrel, or drum, has paddles attached on the inside that spin through the concrete as the drum spins around. Concrete mixers are typically powered by gas or electricity.

How long does concrete mixer last?

Do you have to send it back? Yes – According to ASTM C-94, concrete discharge must be complete within 90 minutes of mixing water with cement and aggregates.

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Ruth Doyle