The economic slump been tough for the construction industry as many projects have been placed on hold and some even, cancelled. The result is equipment like Multiquip mixer and concrete pumps that were once the "bread and butter" of construction businesses now sits idle on application questions and guidelines for customers.
However, over the past couple months the economy has shown recovery, therefore it's a great time for professionals to take advantage of fantastic deals like http://www.HeavyEquipmentOnSale.com and www.ConcretePumpsHoses.com by re-familiarize themselves with equipment that is beginning to leave the yard with greater frequency. Mixers are staples for most fleets and despite their simple designs, are often misunderstood. As construction business picks up, it's important to understand the options available for customers.
At first it might seem as though the most important question by professional is what capacity mixer will be required to deliver on the job-site. Sales personnel like those found at www.UnitedEquipmentSale.com in business for over 40-years, know the material necessary to recommend the right mixer for the application. As a rule of thumb, plaster/mortar mixers should only be used for sand and cement mix designs that do not use large aggregate. Concrete mixers should be used exclusively for large-aggregate applications.
Mixer sizes are rated by bag and cubic-foot capacities, but the best method to size a mixer is by determining its true mixing capacity. The original one-bag or two-bag ratings were based on 94-pound bags of Portland cement, plus the desired amount of sand, water or aggregate. The term has become antiquated over the years due to the widespread use of pre-mixed (aggregate, sand and cement) bagged material.
Pre-mixed material is typically available in 40-, 60- and 90-pound bags. We suggest asking the contractor to check the volume of the bagged material. Material suppliers will print the cubic foot capacity on each bag. As an alternative, the contractor could also measure materials using a 5-gallon plastic bucket. The typical bucket holds 0.668 cubic foot of material or water.
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