Gone are the days when contractors would need to hire a large number of workers to help in manually mixing concrete. The mechanization of the concrete production process has significantly helped to improve the efficiency and quality of construction projects. A concrete batching plant allows for the production of high-quality concrete within a short time. What’s more, a concrete batching plant is able to produce high volumes of concrete uninterrupted, unlike manual production. As such, construction sites benefit from a constant supply of concrete, which enhances productivity and the speed of construction.
Thanks to advancements in technology, manufacturing companies(empresas de manufactura) have been able to release more compact and portable concrete production equipment. While the portable concrete batching plant has a much smaller production capacity, it offers the same level of performance and reliability as the larger versions. The mobile plant is ideal for those who require to frequently shift the location of the plant, are running a small to a medium-scale construction project or don’t have enough capital to invest in the fully-fledged stationary plant.
The following are some of the key reasons the portable concrete batching plant has been popular among project contractors.
i) Low Initial Cost
Understandably, due to its bigger size and higher production capacity, the stationary concrete plant is much more expensive than the smaller mobile concrete plant. The mobile version is popular among startups and business that have a smaller budget(menor presupuesto) as it allows them to have their own concrete plant but at a fraction of the price of traditional plants.
ii) Ease of Transportation
The small size and compact design of the portable concrete plant mean that it can be easily transported from one location to another. It comes fitted on a portable platform and has fewer components. Compared to the stationary plant, the transportation cost of portable concrete is lower.
iii) Quick Installation
The mobile concrete batching plant cuts down the installation time by almost 50%. It has minimal foundation requirements, unlike the stationary plant which requires a deep, solid concrete foundation for the many heavy components. Thanks to the quick installation time fo the portable plant(la planta portátil), contractors can efficiently handle projects that require shifting places and construction work can commence within a shorter period of time.
iv) Ease of Operation
Given the smaller size of the mobile concrete plant, it is much easier to operate than the fully-fledged stationary plant. In addition, most modern mobile concrete batching plants are highly automated thus minimal manual operations required. The mobile concrete batching plant can be operated by two to three workers.
v) Low Maintenance Requirement
Compared to stationary plants, mobile concrete plants have a lower maintenance requirement. Their compact design allows for fewer components and moving parts. In addition, the portable plant is made from high-quality industrial materials that allow it to withstand the tough construction environment.
vi) High Performance and Reliability
Despite the smaller size of the mobile concrete plant, it offers the same level of performance and reliability as the stationary plant. This is because most manufacturers use similar mixing units in both their stationary and mobile concrete batching plant.
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