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In the world of construction, new technology is needed to ensure the smoothness and success of each project. One of the important devices used in the construction field is the truck mixerWhat is truck mixer, components, and advantages in the construction project?

What is of Truck Mixer?

Truck mixer is a speacial transportation for lifting the concrete Ready-mix from batching plant to the site project. Also known as a concrete mixer truck or "truk molen" in some regions, this specialized transportation device comes in various types, all with the same function: transporting concrete from one location to another while maintaining the consistency of the concrete to keep it workable cair and prevent it from hardening during transportation.

In essence, this equipment is equipped with concrete mixer a concrete mixer that functions to mix and blend the mixture of concrete Ready-mix. It contains a number blade surrounding its inner surface, ensuring the homogeneity and quality of the concrete mixture.

In the truck mixer is filled with concrete that has been measured and mixed in its composition at batching plant, which is then distributed to the casting location using the truck mixer.

Machine Components of Truck Mixer

Truck mixer have 3 main parts that need to be known:

• Funnel at the top, it used to pour the mixed concrete from the batching plant into the mixer tank. 
• Tank of mixer, this acts as a container and mixer for the concrete during transportation to the casting location. 
• Gutter, it serves as an intermediary for pouring the concrete from the tank to the casting point or to the concrete pump.. 
• The tank rotation control lever, serves as a speed regulator and direction of rotation of the tank to pour concrete or stir it. 
• Ladder, serves as a place for technicians to visually check the concrete in the tank of truck mixer.
• Water tank, serves to store spare water for washing the inside of the tank truck mixer after the casting is completed to prevent crusting.

In addition, truck mixer consists of various component machines, viz:

• Power Train System: engine, PTO (Power Take Off), clutch, transmission, propeller shaft, differential, wheel, tire.
• Hydraulic system: hydraulic pump, control valve, hydraulic motor, gear reducer, oil cooler.
• Working Device/ Attachment: concrete mixer.
• Steering & brake system: power steering, air brake system.
• Frame & suspensi: sub frame, rigid axle dengan pegas daun semi elliptic & tipe trunnion suspensi, rigid axle dengan pegas daun semi elliptic.
• Electrical system: lighting, ECU.
• Other system: water pump, radio, air conditioning system.

Benefits of Using a Truck Mixer of Truck Mixer?

Here are some benefits of using truck mixer:

1. Reducing Material Waste

In traditional methods, concrete concrete is mixed at a central processing facility and then transported to the project site, often resulting in material waste. Through the use of truck mixers, this waste can be minimized as concrete is only mixed as needed.

2. Reducing Transportation Costs

Truck mixer eliminate the need for additional trucks to transport concrete from the mixing site to the project location, reducing transportation costs, and making construction projects more economical.

3. Improving Project Speed

With concrete mixed and transported directly to the project site, truck mixer can save time needed to complete construction projects. This is crucial, especially for projects with tight deadlines.

4. Reducing Accident Risks

The use truck mixer can reduce the risk of accidents related to the transfer of concrete from the mixing site to the project location. This creates a safer working environment and reduces the potential for damage to the concrete.

5. Consistent Concrete Quality

Truck mixer are equipped with advanced mixing machines to ensure that the concrete is uniformly and constantly mixed. This is crucial to ensuring the strength and durability of the concrete required in construction projects.