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Lab Concrete Mixers Explained

Lab mixers are purpose-built machines designed to handle a variety of mixtures, including concrete, asphalt, soil, and mortar. These mixers come in various types, from automatic programmable models to manual and specialized mixers for specific applications. Each mixer is engineered to meet stringent industry standards like EN and ASTM, ensuring consistency, precision, and compliance in every batch.


Automatic mixers save time and labour by streamlining the process, while manual mixers offer simplicity and control for smaller projects. With diverse options available, labs can select mixers tailored to their specific needs, ensuring reproducible results across different testing procedures. In this blog, we'll explore why quality concrete mixers are essential in labs and compare various types of laboratory mixers.

Importance of Quality Concrete Mixers in Laboratories

1. Precision and Consistency

Quality mixers ensure that all ingredients are thoroughly mixed, leading to uniformity in the final product. This consistency is vital for testing and research, where minor variations can lead to significantly different results.

2. Compliance with Standards

Many construction projects require compliance with established standards. Lab concrete mixers designed to meet EN and ASTM standards help guarantee that samples prepared for testing are in line with these requirements.

3. Time and Labour Efficiency

Automatic and programmable mixers reduce manual labour and save time in the mixing process. Features like programmable settings and automatic dispensers enable quicker preparation of samples, allowing labs to focus on other critical tasks.

4. Versatility

With various types of mixers available, laboratories can choose the right equipment based on the specific requirements of their testing or research processes. From mixing concrete to asphalt and mortar, there’s a suitable mixer for every application.

Comparison of Laboratory and Concrete Mixers

This table provides a side-by-side comparison of various laboratory and concrete mixers, highlighting their key features like capacity, power, speed settings, mixing methods, and unique functionalities. Whether you're working with mortar, cement, asphalt, or concrete, this guide helps you quickly find the right mixer for your needs. You'll also find which international standards each mixer complies with, making it easy for engineers and technicians to choose the best option for their specific testing requirements.

ModelTypeCapacityPowerSpeedMixing MethodProgrammabilitySpecial FeaturesStandards
Automatic Programmable Mortar MixerMortar/Cement5 L200 W140/285 RPMPlanetaryYesPreset and Custom ProgramsEN, ASTM, AASHTO
Manual Mortar MixerMortar/Cement5 L200 W140/285 RPMPlanetaryNoSimple Operation, Sand Filling ApparatusEN, ASTM, AASHTO
Laboratory Mixer 7.5 LAsphalt7.5 L550 WN/AWhiskNoFor Asphalt MixingEN 12697-35
Laboratory Mixer 10 LSoil/Asphalt10 L550 W10-240 RPM (Head), 20-480 RPM (Whisk)WhiskYes (Variable Speed)Optional Heating MantleEN 12697-35
Concrete Mixer Drum TypeConcrete125 L750 W / 3.5 HP (Diesel)N/ADrumNoPortable with Rubber WheelsN/A
Concrete Mixer with Double ActingConcrete150 L (Dim.), 80/60 L (Eff.)4500 WN/AOpposing RotationNoFor Large Batches, Motorized Tilting and ShutterEN 1766
Concrete Mixer Pan TypeConcrete108 L (Dim.), 56/40 L (Eff.)1500 WAdjustablePanNoTilting Pan, PortableEN 1766
Concrete Mixer with Double RotationConcrete42 L (Dim.), 15/12 L (Eff.)2600 WAdjustableOpposing RotationNoTilting Pan, Portable, Observation WindowEN 1766

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