What is a Concrete Batching Plant and How Do They Work?

By Annabelle Fox | 16 May

Concrete is a construction material that is required for almost every type of building project. Known for its robust strength, excellent durability and longevity, concrete is regularly used in both domestic and commercial construction projects. 

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In order for concrete to meet the requirements of the job in question, it needs to be mixed, a process that typically takes place at a concrete batching plant.

In this article, the team here at Manor Mix Concrete will take a closer look at concrete batching plants and how they work.

What is a concrete batching plant?

A concrete batching plant is a large facility that takes the raw materials needed to make concrete and mixes them all together to create your chosen concrete product.  Once the process is complete, the concrete is then delivered to customers ready to use. 

This allows for the rapid, consistent, and precise production of large volumes of concrete to meet project specifications.

How does a concrete batching plant work?

Modern concrete batching plants use computers to precisely control the weighing and measuring of ingredients for producing a wide variety of concrete mixes.  

Cement from a silo, aggregates stored in hoppers, and water from tanks are carefully weighed, measured, and conveyed to a mixing apparatus where they are blended to create concrete.  

Types of concrete batching plants

There are various types of concrete batching plants in the UK. The most common types include:

Dry batching plants

Equipment measures the dry ingredients straight into the back of a concrete mixer drum. The water is added and mixed with the dry ingredients in the truck mixer drum.

Wet batching plants

Installed with an integrated concrete mixer, all the ingredients are measured and mixed within the static plant. The wet concrete is then loaded into the truck mixer drum via a chute.

Stationary batching plants

Fixed in one location, a stationary or static concrete batching plant is a long-term facility used to produce large quantities of concrete efficiently with a high degree of precision and customisation. They have dedicated areas to store large volumes of core ingredients. 

Mobile batching plants

Mobile batching plants, typically mounted on arctic truck trailers, are easily transported for assembly at the construction site. These on-site plants are particularly suitable for temporary projects, remote locations and locations that are situated too far from the nearest static plant.  

Compact batching plants

A compact or mini batching plant is also portable, typically a modular and pre-assembled design. Used for small-scale on-site batching in confined spaces or small construction sites with limited access.

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Mobile vs static batching plants 

Whether a mobile or stationary plant is best suited for your concrete needs will depend on the location, concrete design, and production quantity required. Static plants tend to be more efficient and can produce more accurate and precise results. 

Common applications in construction

Concrete batching plants can create concrete mixes that are suitable for all types of construction projects. 

For residential projects, this can include:

• Foundations 
• Driveways 
• Patios
• Flooring 

And for commercial projects, applications can include:

• Commercial structures 
• Car parks
• Roads
• Bridges
• Tunnels 

Concrete standards and regulations in the UK

The BSI standards for concrete in the UK are governed by BS . These regulations provide guidance on the condition that concrete must be, as well as specifying the materials that need to be used. 

If your concrete mix doesn’t meet these standards, it means the structure you’re constructing may not be safe, and you could face hefty fines as well as legal consequences and rebuild costs. 

At Manor Mix Concrete, we regularly supply British Standard concrete to domestic and commercial customers across Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford, Reading, Henley-on-Thames and the surrounding areas. 

For production of quality and fast concrete, a batch type of concrete plant is preferred. There are numerous features and benefits of this machine. In general, the batching plants that produce concrete are big, require a lot of space to set up, and are costly. The Atlas mini batch plant addresses this issue. It is a small and compact equipment for small to medium-sized jobs. The best part is that it can be easily taken and transported in small areas.

One of the top features and benefits include the short length of the machine. The length of the machine is small for a concrete batch mixer which makes it very easy to transfer the same in narrow spaces. The customers have a good amount of options to select the variant of their choice. The two models manufactured and exported by Atlas are 8-9 m3/hr. And 12-13 m3/hr. – both these models available with electric motors or with diesel engine.

• RM 800 (8-9 m3/hr.) – Electric or Diesel engine
• RM (12-13 m3/hr.) – Electric or Diesel engine

Small Concrete Batch Plant (Features and Benefits)

Simple design and mobility are among the main features and benefits of Atlas make mini concrete batch plant. The idea of getting good mobility and easy assembling and disassembling makes it a breeze to use this batching plant. During purchase of this equipment many customers prefer mobility as a main feature and benefit. We have kept our focus on the same and this equipment is designed to move in tight places.

We have exported this equipment to numerous countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Angola, Uganda, Kenya, Congo, Malaysia, Tanzania, Myanmar, etc.

For requirement of customers, Atlas manufacture big concrete batch plants ranging in the capacities 10 m3/hr. To 200 m3/hr. There are different models and designs available. These different designs and models are crafted to suit different customer requirement.

Some Features and benefits of Mini Concrete Plant:

Below are the features and benefits of mini concrete batch plant by Atlas:
● Feeding bins: Feeding bins are 3 in number. It can be used for feeding 1 type of aggregate, 1 type of sand and cement in each of the bin. One or two feeding bins can also be provided instead of 3 bins.
● Water addition: Water is separately added into the drum unit as per the set recipe.
● Panel: The machine is equipped with a control panel which can store recipes. It is mounted on the main unit for maximum mobility. Panel is equipped with a pen drive facility for mix material recipe backup.
● No foundation: Foundation is not required prior to using the machine.
● Pre-wired: Machine comes pre-wired allowing customer to start the same in a few hours’ time.
● Individual load cells: Individual load cells for all the 3 bins allows to freely control each item individually.
● Maintenance: Easy access to all moving parts. Fast maintenance is possible.
● Lubrication: Centralized lubrication system for all moving parts is included.
● Easy towing: Towing is very easy as it can be towed by any suitable vehicle. The compact design allows easy access and operation in tight places.

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