A concrete mixer can be a beneficial rental for any concrete project. The problem is narrowing down whether or not you actually need a concrete mixer. They come in several sizes, offering something anyone can use but sometimes you can spend more on renting one than you need to, especially when you can mix the concrete yourself for a small project. Let’s look at whether you should rent a concrete mixer for your next project.
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The first question you want to ask yourself is how big is your project? If you’re doing a simple crack repair or pouring concrete in a small area, you don’t need a concrete mixer. You can use a wheelbarrow or bucket to mix your concrete, and you’ll save yourself potentially hundreds of dollars. If your project is much bigger, then consider a concrete mixer. This will not only make it easier to mix your concrete but also to pour it, as mixers often offer both functions.
You can rent concrete mixers from concrete companies and some home improvement stores, like Home Depot and Lowes. Not all home improvement stores rent this type of equipment, so make sure to call ahead to find out if they do. You may have to go out of your way to get a concrete mixer depending on where you live, so this should be a consideration, too, since you’ll often rent it for a day. If you need it for more than one day, you’ll spend much more which may not make its use worthwhile.
If you’re not sure exactly what scope of project you’re undertaking, consult a concrete specialist to find out what they recommend. They may even offer you an estimate that’s cheaper than renting the machine, buying concrete and the time you’ll invest in it. If that’s the case, go with the concrete company and save yourself the time, energy and money.
Speed: One of the great advantages of a barrel mixer is that it can deliver a large volume of concrete already mixed, instead of requiring that the constituent ingredients be loaded into the mixer and mixed onsite. Barrel mixers provide ready-mixed concrete which can be used straight away, thus speeding up the pour.
Consistency: Because barrel mixers deliver concrete ready-mixed, every load can be prepared with the same ingredients. This allows for a high level of consistency, ensuring that the concrete meets the required specifications.
Space is also a consideration when choosing between a barrel mixer and a volumetric mixer. In situations where space on your site is limited, it may be easier to use a barrel mixer.
We can easily produce a number of different types of concrete including admixtures, fibre enhanced and foamed concrete. Our volumetric proportioning and continuous mixing is well proven and has many advantages over traditional drum type mixers that rely on batching plants.
The volumetric mixer is essentially a mobile batching plant. It carries all the ingredients of concrete in a number of hoppers which feed into a continuous mixer. This method allows the operator to mix any amount of fresh concrete on site, to any mix design, with no waste. The mix design can also be changed instantly, producing different types of concrete from the same load.
We can make multiple deliveries in the same truck, changing the mix design and delivering small quantities profitable. Road traffic is also reduced compared to traditional ready mix resulting in environmental benefits. Many contractors prefer volumetric concrete because a fresh mix provides improved workability. As mixing takes place on site there is no hydration or segregation during transit. This is particularly beneficial in hot climates or for deliveries to remote locations. It is also excellent for deliveries that require intermittent demand.
Please use our volume concrete calculator to estimate thevolume of the concrete needed for your project. When purchasing,we recommend ordering a bit more than the calculated result.