Self-Loading Concrete Mixer
One particular development in concrete mixing equipment that is widely used and in demand today is self-loading concrete mixer. Self-Loading Concrete Mixer (SLCM) is utilized as a merger of Loader, Mobile Batching Plant and Transit Mixer for small to medium volume concrete requirements. It can self-load aggregates, weigh batch, mix, transport & place concrete within site as per the mix design of concrete requirement. It is hence a stand-alone machine that can complete the concrete mixing task by demanding a single person to operate the machine.
The complete concrete mixing process can be performed by a single operator. Initially, cement is displaced manually in the bucket, and water is fed into the drum. Its unique bucket loading operation collects sand and aggregates, weighs it and loads the rotating drum quickly and efficiently. The high-speed rotating drum ensures to give a homogenous concrete mix, which can be transported and placed wherever required. Hence self-loading concrete mixer reduces extra labour and concrete transportation cost.
Most self-loading concrete mixers come with four wheel drive system which provides high traction and enables the machine to work over the most precarious terrains. They can load, mix, produce and discharge over 100 m³ of concrete per day. Hydraulic drum drive for effective mixing operation and electronic weigh batching system ensures precise mixes of any grade of concrete. The drum of the machine can be tilted hydraulically for fast and effective discharge of the concrete once it is ready. Slewing drum feature allows concrete to be discharged from every side of the vehicle at heights of around 2 mtrs. This type of concrete mixer is suited to all types of job-sites from congested city centers to remote villages - can be maneuvered around tight corners or down narrow lanes, so ideal for remote construction sites as well as those in busy urban areas.
Key Components of Self-loading Concrete Mixer
Loading system
The loading system in a self-loading concrete mixer consists of a hydraulic shovel arrangement to load the material easily and accurately. Some of the manufactures offer shovels with a blade which enables to cut the cement bags while loading. The hydraulic system capacities vary depending on the load-bearing capacity of the mixer.
Weighing system
The weighing system in a self-loading concrete mixer consists of computerized weighing equipment which controls and displays the weight of the material
Mixing system
The mixing system in the self-loading mixer helps in the mixing of aggregate and cement fed to the mixing drum with water provided from an independent water supply system or through a manual supply. This mixing drum is energized by a sufficiently powered engine to deliver a homogenous mixture and quality concrete.
Discharging system
The discharging system in the self-loading mixer gives choice to the operator to discharge the concrete mix at different angles and heights. The discharge system can be adjusted by the operator by controlling the mixing drum angles to provide discharge in various heights. The adjustment of drum angles can be done by a handle shank in the operator cabin
Wheel system
The self-loading mixer comes with a 4-wheel drive wheel system which enables the operator to manoeuvre through the toughest terrains in the construction site very easily. These mixers are equipped with high resistant engineering tires.
Current Issue
12-2025
