Concrete mixers provide us with high-quality cement, produced quickly in large batches with consistent results. What’s more, though, is that they can help us to save costs in a number of ways. This article is brought to you by BS Power, and will detail not only how mixers save on material, labour and transport costs, but also explore a few tips and tricks buyers can employ to save when purchasing their own mixer. BS Power is proud to supply South Africa with the market’s finest mixers, helping everyone to save costs in the process.
The True Cost of Concrete Work Without Concrete Mixers
In the days before the invention of the concrete mixer, the process of creating and mixing cement was an intensely laborious and time-consuming affair. Without a machine to do the job, labourers need to manually crush and mix aggregates with primitive tools, which requires the dedication of both time and wages.
Furthermore, this process often proved to yield inconsistent results, with batches often needing to be discarded and redone, lest they endanger the integrity of the construction project. Realistically, we see very few people relying on these methods in the modern age, but the alternative, other than using one’s own concrete mixer, is to purchase deliveries of pre-mixed concrete, which come at a significant markup. Together, this all entails a significant increase in costs alongside longer times and lower quality.
Secure High-Quality Concrete Mixers
The purchase of a high-quality mixer makes a world of difference. Concrete mixers can handle large loads of ingredients and churn out a reliable stream of cement for immediate use, metaphorically and literally laying the foundations for most construction work. Not all mixers are made equal, however, and one ought to take the time to select a machine of quality. This way, you can be sure that you’ll have the power, durability and reliability you need to complete the task at hand.
Fortunately, BS Power provides the South African market with top-notch concrete mixers. These all boast outstanding craftsmanship, with secure and durable components, powerful engines and useful extra features such as safety controls and optional accessories.
Ensure Strong After-Sale Support For Your Concrete Mixer
BS Power does more than just provide our customers with state-of-the-art mixers. We also provide an intensive customer care service that begins before the purchase and reaches far beyond it, too. We are more than happy to help our customers make the right selection of a mixer based on their unique situations and needs. The confidence we have in the quality of our products means that we don’t hesitate to protect all of our products with a generous warranty.
We keep in touch with our clients, and should the legendary durability of our products ever fail. In that case, we are on standby to help troubleshoot the issue or offer repair advice. If there happens to be any serious fault, we will immediately ship a replacement pair or even replace the entire item. All of this is done through a swift communication system and a logistically sound transport system, ensuring that you get your mixer working again as fast as possible.
Take Care Of Your Concrete Mixer
Tough as concrete mixers are, they do require regular care and occasional maintenance. Do this and you’ll make the most of your purchase, the mixer serving your needs for many years to come. You’ll need to clean the interior of the drum of any remaining cement after use, lest those remnants harden and hamper the efficacy and integrity of the mixer. A simple hard-bristled brush or hose should suffice for most fresh cement, but a cement solvent can be used to get rid of more resilient pieces.
Check all the moving parts and ensure that they’re all still securely fastened, and lubricate them if need be. Check any electrical components for signs of fraying or damage where moisture can penetrate. When not in use, store the cement mixer in a protected dry area with a waterproof tarp to prevent the elements from deteriorating the integrity of the mixer. Perform all of these simple tasks with regularity and care, and you’ll be able to secure a long and productive lifespan for your mixer.
Different Jobs, Different Mixers
As concrete mixers have developed, different varieties have been developed to fulfil different niches and handle different scales of work. For the most effective use of cost, you will want to be sure that you’re getting the right kind of mixer for the tasks you have in mind. When performing DIY projects and simple home repairs, a mixer with a small load capacity and moderate power will more than suffice, with anything too large and powerful effectively being an unnecessary cost and potentially a challenge to manoeuvre around.
On the other hand, a large-scale construction project will require a capacious drum and a powerful engine to handle all of the work. Trying to complete heavy-duty tasks with an undersized and underpowered mixer won’t just be ineffective; it may even damage or break the mixer.
Other factors should be kept in mind, such as the location of the job. A remote job site will require a petrol-engine mixer that can operate independently of any electric power grid and have heavy-duty wheels to let it navigate the rough terrain.
Increase Construction Integrity With Concrete Mixers
As has been aforementioned, mixers are capable of reliably producing batches of uniformly mixed smooth cement at a rapid and consistent pace. The quality of this cement far exceeds what can be produced by human hand, making it better suited to construction. Structures made from this high-quality cement can hold better loads and last longer, decreasing the chance of damage, erosion or collapse.
These buildings will stand strong and won’t require frequent maintenance or repairs, helping save both material and labour costs in the long run. In this way, the initial cost of a concrete mixer more than makes up for itself over the long term.
Increase Construction Efficiency With Concrete Mixers
Concrete mixers have been refined to the point where they can produce large batches of cement very quickly without compromising the quality of the mix. These fast mixing times, paired with low downtimes between each batch produced, add up to save hours on each job they’re involved in, letting all parties finish sooner.
Having a cement mixer of your own allows you to have cement on demand. You are able to not only decide when you get your cement but also exactly how much you need to produce at a time.
Reduce Labour With Concrete Mixers
While cement mixing used to take plenty of labour, with mechanical assistance, this is no longer the case at all. In fact, very few workers are even needed to perform the task. Innovations to the basic design of the concrete mixer have only gone on to emphasise this fact further, with hoppers, feeders and chutes all reducing the amount of human labour needed in the process.
Some of the most modern mixers are even equipped with self-mixing capabilities, using advanced technology to monitor and regulate the mix ratios. We’re even seeing how the trucks that transport cement mixers have started to become automated, cutting out yet more labour.
The reduction of labour in this process means that those hands can be reassigned to other, more productive tasks, or those that require finer skill. Furthermore, less strain is spent on cement mixing, which means fewer injuries and thus fewer absences on the work site.
Reduce Material Waste And Maximise Usage With Concrete Mixers
Having the ability to produce consistent batches of quality concrete mitigates the chance of excess production. The reliable work of concrete mixers also means that one avoids delays or spoilage linked to batches of poorly blended concrete.
Every gram and millilitre of material and liquid that goes into the mixer’s drum is put to maximum use in creating high-quality cement. Having one’s own mixer also means that you can adjust batch size based on needs, and adjust these as the project moves through various stages. In this way, cement mixers help you to get the most bang for your buck for material costs and avoid wastage.
Save on Transport And Logistics With Concrete Mixers
Those who do not have their own cement mixers are reliant on a steady supply of ready-mix material from a supplier. Not only does the mix come at a markup, but this also entails paying for the transport thereof to the site. These deliveries also take time, entailing delays that slow down production pace and increase labour costs. Having one’s own mixer means that you won’t be depending on anyone else’s delivery costs, not when you can make your own wherever you want. One doesn’t always need to produce the concrete on site, but when it’s cheaper to do so, you certainly can.
For example, you can transport a concrete mixer directly to a remote site, where deliveries would take too long and costs would be high. Just ensure that this concrete mixer is built for use in remote conditions, being able to operate independently of a power grid and having heavy-duty mobility aids to keep it mobile over the terrain.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are a number of ways in which a concrete mixer can help you save costs. You can also follow certain tips to help save costs when purchasing and maintaining a concrete mixer. You’ll certainly want a high-quality mixer capable of performing heavy-duty tasks and displaying great durability, such as is provided by BS Power.
These BS Power products are also protected by a generous warranty and customer care service, ensuring that any troubles with the machine are quickly fixed without hassle. We are also happy to advise our customers towards the purchase of the mixer best suited to their individual needs, as a smart investment will be in a machine capable of handling the specific tasks and capabilities you have in mind for it.
Take care of your mixer, keeping it cleaned, oiled, inspected and protected from the elements, thus prolonging the value of this investment. Mixers allow you to create strong cement at a fast pace and with little to no waste, helping you not only achieve robust builds in good time, but save significant costs in the short and long terms.
Having your own mixer will also cut back majorly on labour and transport logistics and costs. If you’re interested in saving with a cement mixer today, begin browsing BS Powers’ selection of stellar products and find the one suited to your needs.