[VIDEO] Freightliner/Beck Rear Discharge Concrete Mixer Walkaround

Beck Industrial teams up with Freighliner engineering to determine the ideal platform for their mix truck. Freighliner has made sure that their product communicates with the Beck Industrial CAN-Bus intelligent mixer system to achieve the goals that contra

January 19, 2017

Beck Industrial teams up with Freighliner engineering to determine the ideal platform for their mix truck. Freighliner has made sure that their product communicates with the Beck Industrial CAN-Bus intelligent mixer system to achieve the goals that contractors want from their mixer.

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Road base is typically introduced after the subgrade has been prepared and compacted to a stable and level surface.

What Is Road Base?

Going back to basics, this article details the importance of the correct road base in the durability and life of roads.

Spring rains left this foundation with standing water in the excavation. Concrete placements should take place promptly before saturation of the grade occurs.

Standing Water in Prepared Footings: A Problem or a Precaution?

The Concrete Foundations Association addresses the concern for structural integrity of concrete footings due to water in the excavation.

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Fast and effective

What to do if roads are worn out? If only the top layer is damaged, only that layer needs to be repaired. Take advantage of innovative solutions.

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How Jobsite Mixers Can Save Money by Making Concrete On Site

Find out how jobsite mixers can save you money on material costs.

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How So.California Ready-Mix Supplier Found Efficiencies

Superior Ready Mix used technology to allow it to serve its customers better, keep a closer eye on operations, and give drivers and plant operators the best tools to do their jobs.

The CD2 combines Cemen Tech’s volumetric mixing technology with a new SCM dual bin, enabling real-time mixing of individual ingredients at various proportions.

Cemen Tech Launches CD2 Dual Bin Volumetric Concrete Mixer

The CD2 combines Cemen Tech’s volumetric mixing technology with a new SCM dual bin, enabling real-time mixing of individual ingredients at various proportions.

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Makinex Lauches New Mixing Station For World of Concrete 2024

The MS-150 Mixing Station and Mixer from Makinex for self-leveling cements, compounds, and epoxies is capable of blending up to six bags in seven minutes, all while ensuring precise pouring and reduced waste.

How Tire Monitoring Created Savings for a Concrete Supplier

Schedule disruptions and delays caused by roadside tire service can ruin a fresh batch of concrete, and incur out-of-pocket costs. Here's how Ernst Concrete used a tire monitoring program to eliminate the run flats and save some money in the long term.

Heating and cooling lines under the concrete prevent large equipment from being on the floor, so Bravo Cement outfitted a Somero PowerRake and CopperHead screed with flotation tires to level and grade the concrete.

Under the Ice: Repairing An Ice Rink Concrete Slab

Specifications and restrictions allow no room for error when Bravo Cement Contracting Inc. installed the concrete slab under an ice rink.

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Hydrogen-Powered Concrete Mixer Project Started

Terex Advance Mixer Inc., Edge Materials LLC, and PCC Hydrogen Inc. sign with Cummins Inc. to put mixer trucks powered by Cummins’ zero-carbon, hydrogen fueled internal combustion engines to real-world test.

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A 4th Generation Mason's 'Top 10' Tool List for Your Next Concrete Job

The wide variety of concrete tools available for the concrete contractor can make even the most seasoned mason's head spin. Here are some of the tools you will need for your next concrete job.

The 1/2-in. cordless mixer features a brushless motor and offers variable speed control to match the speed of the tool to the application.

Makita Releases 40V Max XGT 1/2-in. Cordless Mixer

The 1/2-in. cordless mixer features a brushless motor and offers variable speed control to match the speed of the tool to the application.

Sustainable Wear Treatment Concrete Mixer Protection

Sustainable Alternatives For Wear Treatment In Concrete Manufacturing

How the latest wearfacing technologies help substantially reduce equipment downtime in concrete production and decrease related costs in the mixing and final production stages.

Transforming How Concrete is Poured and Delivered With Emerging Technologies

Transforming How Concrete is Poured and Delivered With Emerging Technologies

September 20, 2023

The emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, quality assurance, mobile manufacturing, cloud-based systems, and eTicketing are changing the way concrete is poured and delivered.

Continuous Concrete Mixers For Concrete Jobs Under 5 Yards

Water & Continuous Concrete Mixers

Controlling the water is critical when using a continuous concrete mixer on your next concrete job under 5 yards.

Contractors and materials providers now have greater visibility than ever before into quality and specific qualities of the mix.

Measurable ROI from Concrete IoT

In-drum sensors and supporting software from Command Alkon were already reducing waste and saving dollars by enabling concrete re-use and improving quality.

The company plans to introduce a 6k portable power box, a 32kW 480V Power Generator, an MS 100 mixing station bucket and a vacuum attachment for the Jackhammer Trolley.

Makinex to Launch New Construction Equipment

The company plans to introduce a 6k portable power box, a 32kW 480V Power Generator, an MS 100 mixing station bucket and a vacuum attachment for the Jackhammer Trolley.

Peterbilt and Con-Tech Donate to WOC 2023 CIM Auction

CIM Announces Extreme Duty Concrete Mixer for Annual Auction at World of Concrete 2023

Held on Wednesday, Jan. 18 - the CIM Auction is conducted during the World of Concrete show, January 17-19 in Las Vegas.

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Terex Adds Mobile Concrete Volumetric Mixers To Its Mix

Terex Materials Processing, acquired the mobile volumetric concrete mixer producer ProAll - adding to Terex's concrete sub-segment of front discharge mixer trucks and bridge and canal roller pavers.

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Cemen Tech Joins Pavement Network Buyer's Alliance

As the exclusive volumetric mixer manufacturer, the partnership between Cemen Tech and the PNBA provides pavement and asphalt contractors access to control over their maintenance and repair projects.

CemenTech's ACCU-POUR Reaches 500,000+ Cubic Yards of Concrete Milestone

500,000+ Cubic Yards of Concrete Poured Through CemenTech's ACCU-POUR

Cemen Tech’s proprietary suite of concrete productivity tools, ACCU-POUR, continues to be adopted by users to connect their office, dispatch and fleet in real-time.

The Super Sack Systems V3 Dry Material Hopper

The Super Sack Systems V3 Dry Material Hopper

Hold up to 15,000 lbs. of material at the jobsite and move it to your mixer quickly and easily without breaking a sweat - or your back.

Holcombe Next Generation G2 Volumetric Concrete Mixer

Holcombe Mixers to Launch Next-generation G2 Volumetric Concrete Mixer at World of Concrete 2022

G2 enables customers to produce fresh concrete on demand on the jobsite and offers advanced features to simplify mixer operations.

Con-Tech Mfg. Donates Extreme Duty Concrete Mixer for CIM Auction at WOC 2022

Con-Tech Mfg. Donates Extreme Duty Concrete Mixer for CIM Auction at WOC 2022

The annual auction will be held Wednesday, Jan. 19 in the West Hall Room W106. The silent auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and the live auction begins at 1 p.m.

Oil viscosity is being tested in a lubricant lab.

Why Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines are Transitioning to Lower Viscosity Oil

SAE 10w-30 is gaining popularity in heavy-duty applications for fuel-efficiency advantages and a number of engine reliability advantages. Here's what to expect as engines and applications evolve.

Mack Trucks & McNeilus Donate to World of Concrete 2022 CIM Auction

Mack Trucks & McNeilus Donate to World of Concrete 2022 CIM Auction

The Concrete Industry Management program announced that Mack Trucks and McNeilus have donated towards the annual auction, held Jan. 19 in W106 during World of Concrete 2022, Las Vegas.

Astec Featuring Full-Size Plants, Interactive Virtual Experience at World of Concrete 2022

Astec Featuring Full-Size Plants, Interactive Virtual Experience at World of Concrete 2022

Interact with concrete equipment from RexCon, CON-E-CO and BMH Systems at World of Concrete 2022, January 18-20, Las Vegas.