The self-loading concrete is one of the latest additions of machinery in the construction industry. Its outstanding feature is that it can produce concrete without additional input from other types of machinery. If necessary, it also works alongside concrete pumps to achieve production and quality performance. Such factors make it the most chosen as contractors can save consistently and still deliver to their clients’ expectations. If you are investing in this model, the below information will enlighten you on its functioning. It is about all its parts that work towards production. Also, you will understand how well to maintain them for efficient performance.
Mixing Drum
The mixing drum is one of the essential parts of the self-loading concrete mixers. Without it, there would be no mixing making the machine useless. Inside the drum, there are mixing blades made from durable materials. The approach ensures an even mixing of the different components that make up concrete. These elements come in varying sizes like gravel, cement, water, and other aggregates. Failure to rotate under high speed will result in a substandard product. The drum gets its power from an engine located under the chassis. Transmission is robust, thus eliminating any chance of risks like defects during mixing. It comes in varying sizes(diferentes tamaños) depending on the kind of product requirements that your project demands. To ensure that the drum always serves as required, use the water sprayer to clean the inside parts when production is complete.
Water System
Water is a critical element in the production of concrete. Upon mixing all the dry ingredients, the last part involves the addition of water. The water sprayer releases water under high pressure to get distributed evenly; otherwise, the process would result in a mix that is not uniform. After completing a project, check the water tank to ascertain continuous supply whenever there’s a need. A deficiency would result in inconveniences, which could end up spoiling the reputation of your business.
Hydraulic System
The hydraulic system is like the primary transportation platform for all materials to and out of the mixing drum. The first step here is weighing to ensure accuracy(asegurar precisión), then channeling to the drum. Once mixing is over, the system gets a signal to discharge it to the concrete pump or any other available storage. The mechanisms of discharging are timely, thus reducing the overhead operations costs. Also, it releases only the amounts required by the site at hand.
Operating Room
The operating room is a small area allocated to host the control panels of the machine. Although it is a self-loading device, it still depends on instructions to execute work. It has different other features that work in sync to improve the working environment for the machine. The room has to stay safe from factors like water or the raw materials to keep working.
The features of the self-loading concrete mixer, as mentioned above, all work in sync to achieve a similar goal. However, investing further in regular maintenance(mantenimiento regular) and inspection will prevent the machine from suffering substantial malfunctions.