Cement mixers play a large role in urban planning. Urban planning can be defined as the development of our cities and takes various factors into account. Besides considering socio-economic factors, urban planners also need to determine the materials and products required to develop a safe and functional city.
They consider not only the aesthetics and cost but also the durability, sustainability and maintenance needed. This is why professional power mixers play an integral role in the development of cities. Cement is a valuable material as it requires little maintenance. It is resistant to a variety of weather conditions.
In this article, we explore how urban planners use mixers in their considerations. We also introduce what concrete mixers are, the types of mixers available on the market and what else is available at BS Power.
What Is Urban Planning
The focus of the urban planner and the projects they focus on are usually associated with urban development in the way of infrastructure. This includes cities, suburbs, houses, bridges and transportation systems among many others. The role of urban planning is a complex and time-consuming profession where skilled knowledge is essential. Urban planning involves several different industries in order to ensure all the necessary health and safety protocols are met, as well as services and materials are being considered. Urban planning is made up of everything from architects, public health workers, civic engineers, lawyers and even politicians.
These sectors have three main objectives to prioritise before they can move from the planning to the development of infrastructure. They need to achieve public interest, sustainable development and when it comes to urban infrastructure itself.
Urban planners facilitate the necessary elements needed for a healthy living environment like sanitation, sewage systems, transportation, distribution and services. Community infrastructure also needs to be considered, these include things like schools and shopping centres. Similarly to urban development planning, urban infrastructure has three main targets. To provide for the psycho-social health of the public, to provide secure and safe housing and to consider socio-political factors like poverty and disaster management.
Based on the geographical location and data collection, the mapping process is designed. After this materials and technology are assessed. Below we go into more detail on why cement mixers, in particular, are beneficial in urban planning.
Cement Mixers Role In Urban Planning
Cement is a popular material as it can be tailored to your desired strength, durability and longevity thanks to concrete mixers. Concrete mixers have advanced the ability of customisation in construction without compromising on the quality and durability of the infrastructure being built. Concrete is the product of cement mixers and is made from a wide range of ingredients that generally include cement, aggregates like gravel and sand, as well as water.
You are able to customise your concrete based on the quantity of the ingredients or distinct components you choose to mix. Holistically, it provides benefits to each stage of the development process, planners and labourers alike.
Types Of Cement Mixers
Mixers are generally made up of steel mixers, the drum which is responsible for the mixing, engines to automate the process and the chutes which allow for the pouring of concrete. The most common types of mixers available on the market include drum, pan, site, mortar and truck mixers.
A drum mixer is portable and small in scale. It is most commonly used for minor personalised or construction projects. A pan cement mixer is stationary, with a stationary pan that rotates to mix the concrete. It is generally used for mixing a smaller quantity of concrete. Site mixers are large and used for comprehensive projects typically on construction sites. A mortar cement mixer is specialised, using more ingredients like sand and water in order to lay bricks. Finally, truck mixers are mounted on trucks and used to transport large amounts of concrete to large-scale construction sites.
Choosing the type of mixers you use is dependent on the project and scale. This is why they need to be considered by urban planners so that the appropriate equipment is being used to meet the demands of the infrastructure planned.
Why Mixers Are Beneficial
No matter the type of cement mixer you choose, they all provide their own benefits for the durability and longevity of infrastructure. However, it also aids in the duration of the projects and convenience for workers.
Mixers aid in the transportation of materials to construction sites, which in turn benefits the labour necessary for transportation. It also allows the discharge of cement to be mixed and discharged to the necessary areas with ease. The chutes also allow the discharge to be more specific and create fewer splatters and disarray. Productivity is more efficient this way and is consequently cost-effective.
This means that not only are urban planners saving costs, but they are also taking into consideration the impact on the labourers and the potential for faster development of infrastructure. When building a land, it is important to consider these elements.
This is why If you are looking to develop land, having a cement mixer on site is beneficial to the construction of your project. BS Commercial Powers provides the best of what the market has to offer so you reap the most benefits possible from your cement mixer. We are partnered with distributors like Honda and have both experienced knowledge of petrol and diesel engines for you to choose from. BS Powers offers a few different types of cement mixers, below you can find out who we are and what we have to offer.
BS Commercial Powers
BS Commercial Powers offers a comprehensive product range of high-performance and quality professional equipment for industries like construction, agriculture and forestry. We are based in Cape Town and supply our products throughout the country as well as in other Southern African countries like Zimbabwe, Botswana, Swaziland, Zambia, and Namibia.
Our partnership with our suppliers like Honda, Briggs and Stratton, Stihl, and Husqvarna means we supply only the best equipment on the market. Our staff are fully trained with regular workshops from these main manufacturers. Our team is ready to assist in finding solutions and equipping you with the needed professional equipment for your end goal.
Our full range includes amazing products by amazing brands like Stihl chainsaws, brushcutters and blowers. If you are interested in brands other than Stihl, then you will be happy to know we also stock an amazing range of Husqvarna power tools. From ride on mowers to concrete mixers, generators and plate compactors.
However, in the next section we will focus on some of our favourite cement mixers models here at BS Power. We will examine the most important specifications of each model.
BS Commercial Powers Mixers
BS Commercial Powers has six different types of cement mixers, with a diverse array of litre capacity and either a Baumax or Honda engine. Both of them provide their own benefits and weights, the main information and their capacities are important to consider when planning. Below is our featured collection with their specifications.
360l Concrete Mixer With Baumax Engine
The 360l Concrete Mixer With Baumax Engine’s main features include:
- Drum Volume: 360L
- Capacity Unmixed: 260L Mixed*: 200L
- Drum Speed: 25RPM
- Output: 5m3 per hour
- Mix cycle: 2,5 minutes
- Length, Width, Height And Weight (Respectively): 1900mm / 1000mm/ 1560mm/ 200Kg
- Transmission: V Belt
- Engine: Baumax RX200 2:1 Engine 6.5HP
- Chassis: Robustly constructed from channel iron and folded metal
- Wheels: Semi Solid Wheels
360l Concrete Mixer With Honda Engine
The 360l Concrete Mixer With Honda Engine main features include:
- Drum Volume: 360L
- Capacity Unmixed: 260L Mixed*: 200L
- Drum Speed: 25RPM
- Output: 5m3 per hour
- Mix cycle: 2,5 minutes
- Length, Width, Height And Weight (Respectively): 1900mm/ 1000mm/ 1560mm/ 240kg
- Transmission: V Belt
- Engine: Honda GP160 engine 5.5 HP
400l Concrete Mixer With Baumax Engine
The 400l Concrete Mixer With Baumax Engine’s main features include:
- Drum Volume: 400L
- Capacity Unmixed: 320L Mixed*: 220L
- Drum Speed: 25RPM
- Drum Thickness: 3mm
- Mix cycle: 2,5 minutes
- Discharge height: 600mm
- Loading height: 1100mm
- Track width Standard: 900mm Tow: 1200mm
- Dimensions (L X W X H): 2025mmx955mmx1460mm
- Weight: 215Kg
- Engine: Baumax RX200 2:1, 6.5HP
400l Concrete Mixer With Honda Engine
The 400l Concrete Mixer With Honda Engine main features include:
- Drum Volume: 400L
- Capacity Unmixed: 320L Mixed*: 220LEngine Honda GP160
- Drum Speed: 25RPM
- Drum Thickness: 3mm
- Mix cycle: 2,5 minutes
- Discharge height: 600mm
- Loading height: 1100mm
- Track width Standard: 900mm Tow: 1200mm
- Dimensions (L X W X H):2025mmx955mmx1460mm
- Weight: 215Kg
- Engine: Honda GP160 5.5 HP
500l Concrete Mixer With Baumax Engine
The 500l Concrete Mixer With Baumax Engine’s main features includes an ultra-durable 3 mm drum bottom but also:
- Total volume: 500L
- Capacity (Unmixed): 420L
- Capacity (Mixed): 280L
- Drum Rotation: 24rpm
- Weight without engine: 270Kg
- Drum Thickness: 3mm
- Wheels: Solid rubber wheels with bearings.
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 2155mmX1045mmX1550mm
500l Concrete Mixer With Honda Engine
The 360l 500l Concrete Mixer With Honda Engine main features include:
- Total volume: 500L
- Capacity (Unmixed): 420L
- Capacity (Mixed): 280L
- Drum Rotation: 24rpm
- Weight without engine: 250Kg
- Drum Thickness: 3mm
- Wheels: Solid rubber wheels with bearings.
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 2155mmX1045mmX1550mm
- Engine: Honda GP160 5.5HP
The Potential Of BS Commercial Powers Cement Mixers
BS Power’s partners with high-end manufacturers and has nothing but professional staff and equipment. With our cement mixers and other products, we are the one top shop to make all your planning come true. Cement is the foundation of your project, so our cement mixers are valuable in laying down a strong and durable foundation.
Whether you are a sector with urban planners, a business needing to develop land, a homeowner designing your own home or a construction company – we can help you fulfil the potential of your dream projects with fully trained staff and professional commercial equipment. Get in contact with us for your next project and we will help you lay a steady foundation.
Get In Contact
If you are planning on developing land and need quality and advanced cement mixers, get in touch with us! We provide you with the best technology to lessen the impact on labour and increase productivity and efficiency. Whether you are an urban planner, engineer or construction worker – at any level of development – you can find anything you need at BS Commercial Powers. If you have any questions you can email us at info@bspower.co.za. Alternatively, you can fill in a form on our website and we will promptly address any queries. We look forward to providing you with our quality products!