Polyester Concrete Mixer
Zimmerman Industries was contracted to build a unit to produce a new product that it is being tested as a road overlay, polyester concrete. The product uses a (2) part material that replaces cement as the binder for fine and coarse aggregates. The unit had to meet the mounting and delivery requirements of the chemical pump manufacturer, thoroughly mix the material, and pass the stringent requirements of the State of California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS). The customization included changes to the unit configuration; mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems; and designing/programming a digital recording and monitoring system.
The custom concrete mixer was designed, built and delivered to the customer site in California. The unit was calibrated in conjunction with the pump manufacturer, and configured to deliver the product desired. Once this was accomplished, the unit was taken to the CALTRANS project and was subjected to their vigorous testing measures. After passing the CALTRANS test, the mixer was put into service immediately.
Standard Equipment
Patented dual chain material feed system found only in Zim-Mixer equipment, which is the most accurate in the industry, longest lasting, self-cleaning, and has the ability to run any material individually.
Aggregate bin with center divider.
Two Stainless Steel Resin tanks.
Hydraulic driven positive displacement piston pumps for the resin and both admixtures for consistent mixing.
4-Section hydraulic pump provides an independent pump for each hydraulic circuit which gives the most consistent mixing and coolest running hydraulic system in the industry.
Material counter
Computer digital display to show mixing ratio’s which prints out a ticket every 5 minutes of running time.
9' mix auger with replaceable Ni-Hard wear pads and “Easy cleaning” drop open boot.
Power auger lift and swing.
Manual telescopic chutes, which are mounted to the auger and require no attachment by the operator.
Unit painting which includes two coats of epoxy primer and two coats of industrial grade polyurethane paint.
Unit mounting on truck chassis, trailer, skid, etc...
Operator training at customer location.
Mixer Specifications
Capacity: 10 Yards
Production Rate: 30 Yards Per Hour
Resin: 700 Gallons
Ag Bin Capacity: 390 Cubic Feet
Empty Unit Weight (Pounds): 10 Yard: 10,200
Hydraulic Pump: 4 Section
Patented Chain Delivery System: Yes
Auger Length: 9 Feet
Auger Diameter: 12 inch
Chassis Specifications
Capacity - 10 Yard
Front Axle (Lbs.) 20,000
Rear Axle (Lbs.) 46,000
Cab to Axle: 155 Inches
Frame Width: 33.75 Inches
Extra axles may be required to meet state specific laws.