BS Power: The Concrete Mixer In Modern Construction

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Here at B&S Commercial Power (Pty) Ltd, we are a proud, private company based in Cape Town, Western Cape, founded in 2003, with the purpose of importing and manufacturing a versatile range of reliable and efficient equipment for both personal use in your home as well as for professional use in a variety of industries, such as forestry, agriculture, and construction.

 

Whether you require a concrete mixer, brushcutters, or a simple lawn trimmer, we have the perfect tool for you. We have expanded our business over the years and now provide our services and range of products to a variety of African clients outside of South Africa, working in markets like Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Swaziland, Namibia.

 

We are particularly proud at BS Power about our range of concrete mixers, sourced from some of the most trusted, reliable, and recognisable brands worldwide like Honda, Briggs and Stratton, Husqvarna, Stihl, and Buamax. We understand the essential nature of the mixer in modern day construction, and in this article would like to highlight that role. We will do so by first reviewing some of their key benefits to contractors and building professionals before turning our attention to the BS Power range, looking at the concrete mixers we have on offer.

 

Innovation And Versatility In Modern Construction

 

In the constantly evolving landscape of modern construction, the concrete mixer has emerged in the last fifty years as one of the essential power tools on any building site. The mixer has had a historical and transformative impact on efficiency and adaptability in various construction scenarios. But to truly understand the critical nature of these tools in any modern construction site around the world, let us look at some of their key benefits in this section:

 

Speed And Efficiency

 

The most important reason for owning and operating a concrete mixer on any modern building site is due to the its ability to speed the construction process up, therefore making the whole project more efficient. In the past manual mixing methods required lots of manpower and time to mix concrete. The automation of this process through the use of a mixer, not only allows for labour to be utilised elsewhere, but also can mix more concrete than could even be done manually.

 

Furthermore, it did not require as many hands, as you only needed a small team to load and offload the concrete produced by the mixer, making building projects more efficient in the process. This efficiency is vital today in order to meet the current demands modern building projects.

 

Quality And Consistency

 

Structural integrity in construction is vital in ensuring durability, longevity, and safety in finalised construction projects. Concrete mixers ensure the consistency of each batch mixed, through precise and accurate measurements of ingredients being added into a controlled mixing environment. By being certain about the strength of the concrete being utilised, there is an overall reduction in the risk of structural defects. In many ways these tools allow for modern builders to meet quality assurance standards.

 

Adaptability For Diverse Construction Demands

 

There are various different types of construction projects that each have their own unique demands. The requirements, for example, for the construction of residential buildings differ from that of the construction of bridges. Although the demands may differ, there are certain pieces of equipment that offer adaptability to a host of different building requirements. The concrete mixer is a good example.

 

It offers undisputed adaptability to many needs in a wide variety of construction projects and schemes. Ranging from the stationary concrete mixer for large-scale construction sites to the mobile concrete mixer for road construction; the overall versatility of the mixer means that it perfectly suited for almost any building site, no matter the needs. Again highlight their essential nature in construction around the world.

 

Advanced Technology

 

The concrete mixer has shown further innovation through the integration of advanced technology improvements and additions. Certain models have incorporated computerized controls and automation systems which enable precise monitoring and adjustments to be made during the mixing process. The addition of technology in the concrete mixer ensures accuracy and allows for optimal outcomes. This addition and integration of advanced technology in the concrete mixer has ensured its progression and advancement of continued use and relevance in today’s society as an intelligent and sophisticated piece of construction equipment.

 

Environmentally Sustainable

 

Efficiency and effectiveness are only one factor to be considered, in our modern age the overall impact that tools and construction processes have on the natural environment is an area of great concern. There are many clients who demand that their building tasks be done in a green an ethical manner. Minimising the impact on the natural environment as much as possible. In this regard, the concrete mixer has adapted to meet the current environmental standards. Through the use of supplementary cementitious materials and recycled aggregates, the concrete mixer has contributed to greener and more sustainable construction practices and is vital in the reduction of environmental impact.

 

Optimisation And Cost-Efficiency

 

The mixer plays a key role in the reduction and control of the overall costs associated with construction projects. There is a reduction in time and labor costs due to the reduction in time and manual labour. The concrete mixer with its levels of speed and efficiency allowed more energy to be directed to other vital tasks around the construction site. In this way it allows contractors to better manage their resources.

 

Furthermore, the mobile mixer minimised transportation costs and general wastage as concrete was able to be produced on-site.

 

Safety

 

Safety on construction sites is the number one priority for all construction projects, which is why the concrete mixer has been adapted and designed to add to the overall safety of the workplace. The overall physical strain on construction workers was reduced through the automation of the concrete mixer, which in turn resulted in less fatigue and a decrease in injuries associated with the traditional manual mixing process. Further safety procedures and features have since been added to further ensure that the utmost level of safety is associated with the modern concrete mixer.

 

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BS Power Baumax Concrete Mixers

 

On our user-friendly and accessible website, there are currently six types of Buamax concrete mixers on offer. Below will be a brief overview and description of each mixer as well as general information pertaining to each model.

 

1.360L Mixer With Baumax Engine

 

This sleek concrete mixer is best suited for those owner builders and rental companies. This particular concrete mixer comprises of a ring gear cover and an enclosed engine cabin as a means to ensure total operation safety and control. As the name implies, this concrete mixer has a drum volume of 360L.

 

This concrete mixer has a total weight of 200kg, an overall dimension of 2000 x 950 x 1450cm, and is commissioned and manufactured by the trusted brand Baumax.

 

2.360L Mixer With Honda Engine

 

This mixer is similar to the aforementioned “360L Concrete Mixer with Baumax Engine”, with the only major difference being that this model comes with a Honda Engine and not a Baumax Engine. This mixer has a total weight of 220kg, and the dimensions of 190 x 100 x 156cm.

 

3.400L Mixer With Baumax Engine

 

This concrete mixer is best suited for builders and rental companies and includes a ring gear cover and enclosed engine cabin for safety and is robot-welded during construction. This mixer makes use of a Buamax Engine. Unlike the first two aforementioned models, this mixer has a total drum volume of 400L. It has a total weight of 230kg and total dimensions of 203 x 100 x 1460cm.

 

4.400L Mixer With Honda Engine

 

This concrete mixer is also best suited for builders and rental companies and includes a ring gear cover and enclosed engine cabin for safety and is robot-welded during construction. This concrete mixer makes use of a Honda Engine. With a total drum volume of 400L, a total weight of 230kg, and total dimensions of 203 x 100 x 1460cm, it is similarly proportionate to the above mixer.

 

5.500L Mixer With Baumax Engine

 

This concrete mixer has an ultra-durable 3mm drum bottom and a chassis that is robustly constructed from folded metal and channel iron. This concrete mixer has a total weight of 250kg and a total volume of 500L.

 

6.500L Mixer With Honda Engine

 

Fitted with a Honda engine, this Baumax mixer has a total weight of 290kg, total dimensions measuring 216 x 105 x 155cm, and a total volume of 500L. And as seen throughout the model selection is of similar weight and size to its Baumax engine counterpart discussed at number five.

 

For more information on each concrete mixer discussed above, please feel free to access our website or contact us for further information through the contact details provided. Additional information on under each mixer includes the drum speed, drum thickness, mix cycle, discharge height, loading height, track width standard, dimensions, weight, transmission, engine, chassis, wheels, options and much more. Each model on the website also includes a detailed photograph so that you as the client are able to see the product before you purchase or rent.

 

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The BS Power Difference

 

We here at BS Power have your back and are ready and waiting to assist you with the perfect product that best satisfies your specific needs, environment, and workplace. Our team of experts has combined industry experience of over 100 years.

 

We offer fully trained technical and sales staff, over 1000 spare part line items in stock, regular attendance of training workshops from main manufacturers, familiar and reliable brand names, extensive and comprehensive experience and skill in servicing Petrol and Diesel engines, comprehensive skill and training in electrical wiring of single and three phase alternators and wholesale procurement programs. So what are you waiting for visit BS Power for all your hardware needs today.