Counter-Flow Drum Mixer

BROCK manufactures the 8-ft by 50-ft counter-flow drum mixer.

February 7, 2022

BROCK Asphalt Plant Components

Brock Drum Mixer

The 8-ft x 50-ft counter-flow drum mixer is built by BROCK in Chattanooga, TN. The company will be featuring a growing product line at World of Asphalt.

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