What is the purpose of a volumetric concrete mixer?
A volumetric concrete mixer (also known as volumetric mobile mixer) is a mixer on a truck or trailer that contains concrete ingredient materials and water to be mixed at the job site to produce the exact amount of concrete needed.
What is the difference between a volumetric mixer and a drum mixer?
Volumetric mixers mix the concrete onsite, therefore there's no waste leftover because you will only be able to mix what you require. Drums/barrels mix the concrete offsite and anything that is not used will go to waste.
How long does ready mix concrete remain workable?
Under normal conditions, concrete has a useable life of about 1.5 hours. However, in summer it will lose workability more rapidly. Ideally, it should be placed and completely finished within 1 hour of discharge from the truck-mixer.
How much concrete will I need?
If you are unsure of how much concrete you will need for your project, please call us for a quote. Our top-of-the-range volumetric concrete mixers mean that concrete can be delivered dry and then mixed on site, so that you only pay for the concrete you need. These innovative trucks mean that ordering too much (or too little) for your project should be a thing of the past.
Do you offer foam concrete?
Yes – we have considerable experience in supplying foam concrete for utility companies working on highways. We can supply quantities of up to 12㎥ per load. We also offer a competitive out of hours service, making us the ideal choice for all highway reinstatement works, whether it's during the day, night or at weekends.
Do you offer concrete for patterned driveways?
Our experienced team can supply concrete for patterned driveways, including fibres and air entrainer.
Can I hire plant equipment from you?
Yes. We offer our customers in South Wales the opportunity to hire a wide range of operated plant equipment.
What if I need a pump?
No problem – we work closely with concrete pump suppliers and can arrange the pump as well as the concrete to go in it!
