Concrete Batching Plant

Concrete Batching Plant: The Ultimate Guide

What is a Concrete Batching Plant?

A concrete batching plant is an important construction machinery that is used to mix raw materials to create concrete.

Since there are different specification grades, you can use concrete batching plants to make concrete that meets the required standards of a project.

How Does a Concrete Batching Plant Works?

The concrete batching process starts with the feeding. Aggregates, such as crushed stones and minerals, are placed into aggregate batchers and segregated to various bins. Powders, such as cement, fly ash, and additives are placed in lift hoppers.

All of these raw materials are meticulously weighted and fed into the mixer where water and other liquid additives are also added to the mix. The mixer will then revolve in a set speed and time.

Once done with the mixing, the end product – concrete – is then transferred to a container or a mixer truck for delivery.

What Are the Components of a Concrete Batching Plant?

• Materials Batching System

PLD Series Concrete Batching Machines

One of the best Materials Batching System is the PLD Series Concrete Batching Machines. Depending on the size of the model, you can modify it to various forms such as the: PLD 800, 1200, 2400, and 3200  batching machines.

It also gives you the option to use the entire space or split the area for up to four separate storage bins. You can put a variety of aggregates and materials needed for the concrete mix.

One of the finest features of the PLD Series Machines is that you can automatically process the batching of 3 to 6 raw materials all at the same time. You can also adjust how much of a material is needed for the batching process so that you can have the best output.

Another great feature of the PLD Series is that you can combine it with any concrete mixer. There are a lot of concrete mixers to choose from, and you can create various combinations of batching machines and mixing stations to achieve the best concrete output.

• Materials Weighting System

To get the best quality of concrete, you should use the right amount of raw materials. You need to use a weighting system to input the accurate quantity. There are two types of measuring methods applied today; the cumulative measurement and the independent measurement.

By using cumulative measurement, you can easily measure weight of the materials as a whole. Another advantage is that it has a low feeding height. However, you cannot perform separate measurements and it can affect the consistency of the concrete.

While the independent measurement system allows you to individually measure the accuracy of each raw material, it is more expensive to perform and requires a higher feeding height. Its overall setup is complicated, making it difficult for you to operate.

• Materials Conveying System

The conveying system is the main transportation system of your concrete batching plant. It is made up of three sections.

Aggregate transportation – This is how the stones, gravel, and other aggregates are transported. There are two types of aggregate transportation. The hopper transportation and belt transportation.

If you choose hopper lifting, the advantage is that it leaves very little trail. It also doesn’t have a complicated assembly.

If you choose belt conveying, the process becomes more efficient and more accurate. It also allows transport of aggregates to further distances and helps with the overall productivity of the mixing station.

Powder Conveying – This is how the powdery materials such as cement, fly ash, and mineral powder are delivered to the mixing station. The best method you can use is screw conveying. This method is applied by large scale mixing plants because it is very effective, easy to assemble and operate, and affordable.

Liquid Delivery – This is how water and other liquid additives are poured into the mix. Usually the main method that you can use is through water pumps.

• Concrete Mixing System

JS Series Concrete Mixer

Your concrete batching plant cannot be complete without the concrete mixing system. The most widely used mixing system all over the world is the forced mixer. With a forced mixer, you can modify the output of concrete into dry, semi-dry, or fluid.

There are several concrete mixers you can choose from; the spindle planetary mixer, the single horizontal shaft mixer, and the double horizontal shaft mixer.

You can get the best results by using a double horizontal shaft mixer.

• Control System

No matter how great your concrete batching plant is, if there is no reliable control system, it can affect the quality of the concrete you produce.

The control system allows you to have full command of the entire concrete batching plant. You can set the ratio of the flow of raw materials and production so that you can produce the best concrete.

You should be able to do everything through the control system interface. You can input commands on every part of the batching plant and at the same time monitor the performance of each section. You can even generate reports that shows the efficiency of the sections of the batching plant.

Using the dynamic display panel, you can look at the rate of operation of the entire batching plant and its sections. You can acquire real-time information that shows the production rate of each process and determine if everything is working out properly.

You can have a choice of control system technology with top-notch international brands such as Hongge, Schneider, Fuji, Omron, Hequan, and many more.

You can also choose Epson or Panasonic as your control system printer. The best choices for color display interface are Philips or Samsung.

Make sure that the main computer host uses original Taiwan Advantech PC bus industrial control computer.

What are the Types of Concrete Batching Plants?

There are several types of concrete batching plants that you can choose depending on your needs; the stationary concrete batching plant, the mobile concrete batching plants, the dry mix concrete batching plant and the wet mix concrete batching plants.

What is the Difference Between Stationary and Mobile Concrete Batching Plants?

A stationary concrete batching plant is required to be placed in a fixed position for a long period of time. But this lack of mobility is compensated with efficient output, high-quality concrete, and simple processes. A stationary concrete batching plant is used for tough concrete projects such as high building and bridges.

You can choose a mobile concrete batching plant if your project requires moving around. A mobile concrete batching plant can be easily relocated and is more affordable to acquire. However, it cannot reach the same output rate of that of a stationary concrete batching plant.

What is Difference Between a Dry Mix Concrete Batching Plant and a Wet Mix Concrete Plant?

In a dry mix concrete batching plant, all the dry materials are measured and poured down into a mixer truck. The appropriate amount of water is then also poured into the mixing truck. The combination is then continuously mixed on project site.

In a wet mix concrete batching plant, the mixer does the mixing of the cement, aggregates, water, and other materials before being poured down the truck to be delivered to the project site. In other words, the concrete is already mixed before getting delivered.

If you want high-quality concrete, choose a wet mix concrete batching plant. A mixing station provides better output compared to a mixer truck. Sometimes, there can also be issues with the correct ratio of raw materials in a dry mix concrete batching plant.

What are the Advantages of Having a Concrete Batching Plant?

The primary advantage of a concrete batching plant is getting high-quality concrete. In a concrete batching plant, the raw materials are weighted. Weight batching is the most efficient and accurate means to get the highest quality of concrete.

Another advantage that you can get with a concrete batching plant is that it can be fully automatic. The control system is very user friendly in which you can select presets that the equipment will perform with high accuracy.

High volume output is another advantage you can get from a concrete batching plant. Since the process are fully automated and is done through various interconnected machineries, the output is maximized.

How to Choose the Right Concrete Batching Plant?

1. Decide on whether to buy or lease
2. Choose the type of concrete batching plant that will fit well with your current and upcoming projects.
3. Consider the size of the current and potential project to know the size and capacity of the concrete batch plant you need.
4. Ensure that the concrete batching plant operates through a simple and efficient control system.
5. Schedule a visit and have someone inspect each and every part of the concrete batching plant.
6. Communicate with the potential supplier and make sure you can get everything you need including a dedicated after-sales service that is knowledgeable in the machines to help in times of need.

What is the Price of a Concrete Batching Plant?

The price of a concrete batching plant depends on the type and model of your desired equipment.

The price of a stationary concrete batching plant ranges from around $13,000 for the HZS25 model up to almost $300,000 for the HZS240.

A mobile concrete batching plant can cost for as low as $10,000 for the YHZS25 model up to $90,000 for the YHZS75 model.

However, the prices also depend on the machinery equipped on the concrete batching plant. The type of concrete mixer, the size of the aggregate batcher, the type of conveyor system, the weighing system, and the control system affects the price of the concrete batching plant.

Distinct features and specific modifications which improves the performance of a concrete batching plant also affects it selling price.

How to Find Concrete Batching Plant Manufacturer from China?

Since China is the number one source of heavy machinery equipment in the world, it is an advantage for you to purchase a concrete batching plant in the country. However, you should be very careful when purchasing construction equipment from abroad.

One the most common means purchasing a concrete batching plant in China is through the help of agencies or middlemen. They will ask you for your budget and your desired specifications and look for the company that suits your preference and budget.

You eliminate the risks of dealing with wrong people and purchasing the wrong machinery. You just have to pay the agencies a fee for their services.

You can also try to look for a concrete batch manufacturer yourself. There are a lot of resources available online where you can see the companies, the products they offer, and the reviews of previous clients.

This method might be risky. But if you have experience in dealing with Chinese manufacturers, then this is no problem at all. You can save money from not paying any middlemen and getting discounts from the manufacturers.

How to Buy a Concrete Batching Plant from China

Once you have decided on the manufacturer you wish to purchase the concrete batching plant from, it is time to contact them. Usually, the price posted on their websites and brochures are negotiable, so you can ask for a discount.

It is important to discuss the specifications that you prefer for your concrete batching plant. Once they start the construction, it might be difficult to change or modify your purchase. You also need to be clear with all facets of production, guidelines, and condition.

Once finalized, the sales contract will be drafted. Upon signing of the sales contract, the construction will start. You will have to wait for the construction and make sure that it follows the agreements you had on the sales contract.

You will be notified by the manufacturer if the concrete batching plant is ready for delivery. There might be some custom clearances that needs to be settled before the concrete batching plant gets dispatched to its destination.

Why Should You Buy the Concrete Batching Plant from Lontto?

You should buy your concrete batching plant from a very trusted and reliable manufacturer. Lontto has been the top Chinese supplier of machinery and equipment in the construction industry for over 20 years.

Lontto has been compliant with its business processes, maintaining its ISO 9001:2008 and CE standard certification ever since the company started.

You can trust Lontto for your construction equipment, just like countries such as Malaysia, Peru, Chile, Russia, South Africa, Uganda, and Saudi Arabia, which are all Lontto’s regular customers.

When you decide to get your concrete batching plant from Lontto, a highly trained professional would be right there with you. Lontto will be with you from the planning, the purchase, and the installation, and even during your operations.

How Will the Concrete Batching Plant be Shipped from China to Your Country?

Once you have given the specifications and have finalized the purchase, we will start the production of your concrete batching plant in accordance to your preference.

Once the production is complete, we will contact you and provide information about the shipping. You will know when the machinery is going to be loaded into the container and the date of departure of the ship.

You might also be given a tracking number so that you can be aware of the whereabouts of the shipment while it is at sea. You will also be given a timeframe on when it will reach your country.

How is the Concrete Batching Plant Installed?

Once it gets delivered to your address, you do not need to install the concrete batching plant your own. We will have a highly skilled engineer to your country to have the concrete batching plant installed.

The engineer will also ensure that everything is working, from the conveyor belt up to the control system. He will show you everything you need to know to operate the concrete batching plant efficiently.

He will also provide you with the best practices that will help maintain the productivity and sturdiness of the machine for a very long time.

What Are the After Sales Services Expected of the Concrete Batching Plants?

At Lontto, we understand that our customers are not just our clients but also our partners. Our top priority is to provide customers with top-notch service.

Our after-sales service begins when you decided to buy from. We ensure that we provide high-quality concrete batching plants at the most competitive price in the market.

But should anything happen while you are using the concrete batching plant, you can contact us anytime and you can rest assured that we will provide you with all the support you need until the problem is solved.