Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of ready-mix production:

 

The aggregates make their way from our yard up a 200+ ft. belt to our plant. Depending on the mix specifications, aggregates may include a combination of concrete stone and concrete sand.


STEP 2



After travelling up the belt, aggregates fill the designated bins inside the tower where material is kept clean and dry.  This allows for year-round ready-mix production, avoiding weather-related issues like wet or frozen aggregate material.  


STEP 3



Our Batcher dispenses aggregates from the bins, plus cement powder, water, and necessary additives, into the drum for spot-on mix designs. Additives, also called admixtures, react with the concrete mix and alter its properties. For example, accelerator additives speed up the setting time of concrete, whereas retarder additives slow down this process. Depending on the customer preferences and applications, different additives may be added into the mix.

STEP 4



The drum spins around to mix the batch evenly. The result is a custom-made mixture with precisely calculated ratio of ingredients – intended for its specific use. 


STEP 5