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by W.B.King
It takes approximately
188 shovels full of pre-mixed sand and gravel to
create a yard of concrete, a thought heavy enough to
cause back pain—which is why technological
advancements are welcome innovations within the
industry. |
home the Attendees Choice Award from the 2006 World
of Concrete Convention [WOCC] held in Las Vegas for
it newest product:
Cart-Away Universal Batching
Equipment or C.U.B.E. With over 70,000 in
attendance, the award, in the concrete mixing
category, is highly coveted. |
With a full one-and-a-half yard mixing capacity the
C.U.B.E. can produce six to eight yards of concrete
per hour in a specific mix design, explains
Christensen. The loading, mixing and dispensing of
the concrete materials are all completed inside of
the box, which reduces the amount of equipment |
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When it comes to mixing
concrete, every step from mix to pour to form has a
dollar value attached. Employing the appropriate
technologies and processes is essential for avoiding
a beguiling contracting phrase: money drain. |
“It takes approximately
188 shovels full of pre-mixed sand and gravel to
create a yard of concrete” |
INNOVATION:
A NEW TAKE ON THE CUBE
Since every project is different, manufacturers have
developed products for virtually every application.
Take, for example, the Oregon-based Cart-Away
Concrete Systems, Inc. that recently took |
“About a year ago, we decided to take the technology
of conveyers and mixing drums and put them together
in one box,” says General Manager, Bruce
Christensen. “The response from the field has been
great,” he adds.
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needed at the
job-site. A unique feature of the C.U.B.E. is that
operators can control their batch size, mix design,
labor costs and overall ready-mix expenses on every
project. |
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On-site
batching eliminates short-load fees, reduces labor
costs waiting on ready-mix trucks and gives the
profits from readymix to the C.U.B.E. owner. “There
is nothing quite like it on the market right now,”
says Christensen.
With dimensions of four feet
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