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How do you price your products, is shipping included?

Some companies price their products in Euros because it is more convenient for them. But you could work out the exchange to Dollars, then find it has changed by the time it is delivered and you end up paying more. Sicomas policy is to price everything in Dollars; you are guaranteed to pay the price we quoted you, even if the Euro goes up. Your other unknown when buying European products is the shipping cost. Again, we dont ship FOB our European port for the same reason. You only pay the shipping from the east coast port of entry that is most convenient. We can give you a close estimate for this if you wish. No hidden costs. Everything is subject to modification without prior notice. For specific requests, we will refer to our technical department. Values indicated are not applicable in all applications and conditions and are subject to variations depending on the use and quantity of the product.

2018-04-19

How full can I fill the MAO mixer?

Most pan mixers (except Sicomas) will take longer to mix if they are filled to capacity. Not so with twin shaft mixers; their mixing action assures thorough mixing in the specified time even when filled to the capacity listed in the specification table. No need to install a bigger mixer than you need. And dont forget the 70 second mixing cycle means that you get more batches per hour. Filling to total capacity and faster mixing time means a lot more throughput for the price, or a smaller mixer, which saves money. Everything is subject to modification without prior notice. For specific requests, we will refer to our technical department. Values indicated are not applicable in all applications and conditions and are subject to variations depending on the use and quantity of the product.

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How many Sicoma twin shaft mixers are there in operation?

There are over 4000 in operation worldwide, producing well over 1 million cu. meters of concrete per day. No other twin shaft mixer comes even close to these numbers. There are 3 plants worldwide manufacturing these rugged workhorses. In 2006, over 1200 have been produced; over 5 time more than any other manufacturer. These statistics show that the MAO is truly what it claims to be a great mixer for a great price. Everything is subject to modification without prior notice. For specific requests, we will refer to our technical department. Values indicated are not applicable in all applications and conditions and are subject to variations depending on the use and quantity of the product.

2018-04-19

What is the best type of mixer for my application?

Regardless of what people have told you, or what you have read, there is a best mixer for each application. Each excels in a different type of concrete: Twin Shaft Lots of concrete at high speed, low wear, low maintenance. Designed for rough, tough jobs like dam building and ready-mix. Handles aggregate sizes to several inches. Does not discharge completely, so not good for mixes of different type or color. End of shift cleanout is slow and difficult (unless our high pressure washout system is used). Performance on dry cast mixes is not as good as the best planetary mixers. Gives the highest throughput of concrete in a given floor space, can double plant output without modification to hoppers, scales, belts etc. Most models have single discharge door; exception is Sicoma MAO which has a double door option. Compulsory mixing action gives high quality concrete with maximum strength. Turbine High quality precast, especially wet cast mixes. Medium speed, medium wear, medium maintenance. Des

2018-04-19

What is the difference between Filling Capacity, Uncompacted Output and Compacted Output?

When the mixer is filled to its DRY FILLING CAPACITY, as the stone, sand and cement mix, the air spaces between stone chunks get filled with sand, and the air spaces around the sand grains get filled with cement. The density goes from about 100 lb/cu. ft. to 150 as it is mixed. Even the spaces around the cement powder get filled with water. The whole volume reduces by 20% or more as a zero slump mix is made. But this zero slump mix still has lots of air spaces in it. If discharged in this state, you get an UNCOMPACTED YIELD of 20% less than the mixer capacity. When the mix is vibrated in the mould or form, all this extra air is expelled and it compacts by a further 15 to 20% to give the COMPACTED YIELD, which is 2/3 of the dry filling capacity. What does this mean to the user? It depends on the application: If the user needs 3 slump or less, the container (Tuckerbilt or bucket) capacity must hold the UNCOMPACTED YIELD. If the user needs 6 slump or more, the container (Tuckerbilt or buck

2018-04-19

Why do Sicoma mixers not use cleaning rings on their shafts?

Heavy steel cleaning rings are used by many other manufacturers, but Sicoma refuses to add them because of the damage they do to the concrete. Aggregate gradation is affected detrimentally, reducing strength in unpredictable ways. A properly designed paddle, arm and hub is self-cleaned by the intense mixing action there are no dead spots and at the end of the day, little or no buildup should be evident on these parts. Better solutions through better engineering and innovation. Everything is subject to modification without prior notice. For specific requests, we will refer to our technical department. Values indicated are not applicable in all applications and conditions and are subject to variations depending on the use and quantity of the product.

2018-04-19

Why do we say the gearbox runs cooler?

Its a fact that the MAO gearbox runs cooler than several others, and as a result does not require an oil cooling unit. This reduces its complexity and increases reliability while reducing its price. We say that this is due to its 2-stage design, but this is a simplification. In fact, it is due to the higher efficiency of this particular gearbox, which in turn is mainly due to the 2-stage design. The speed of the motor, 1750 rpm, must be reduced to allow the mixer shaft to turn at 24 to 27 rpm. This is done with a 2:1 belt reducer followed by a 36:1 gear reducer. Every pair of gears creates a little friction which results in power loss. If everything else is equal, each set of gears will add to the total power loss, so the higher the number of stages, the higher the power loss. Take model AV4500, which uses two 55 HP motors. Each motor consumes 41 KW (41,000 watts) when running at full load. If each stage of the gear reducer looses just 0.5% of the power in friction, a 2-stage reducer wi

2018-04-19

Why does Sicoma use Ni-Hard cast-iron liner plates?

Previously the standard liner for Sicoma and many others was 10 mm Hardox steel plate. This is becoming hard to get and expensive. Although Ni-Hard is even more expensive, Sicoma has standardized on this material. Its 500 HB hardness and 15mm thickness give it more wear life than Hardox of the same thickness and lower hardness and it costs you nothing extra. Wear comparison for different materials Another example of Sicomas commitment to total quality. Everything is subject to modification without prior notice. For specific requests, we will refer to our technical department. Values indicated are not applicable in all applications and conditions and are subject to variations depending on the use and quantity of the product.

2018-04-19

Why does the Sicoma planetary mixer have a shorter scraper blade tail than some?

The good mixing action of Sicomas blades allows faster and more complete cleanout; it simply does not need a wide scraper tail to clean out efficiently. A larger tail causes dead spots in the mixer which increases the mixing time, or reduces homogeneity of the mix. Another manufacturers attempt to give fast cleanout is to use a descending scraper blade. This is both unnecessary in Sicoma mixers and elaborate, giving higher maintenance costs in those that use them. Sicomas planetary is well designed and simple in concept, reducing future headaches and costs. Everything is subject to modification without prior notice. For specific requests, we will refer to our technical department. Values indicated are not applicable in all applications and conditions and are subject to variations depending on the use and quantity of the product.

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