A dry mix concrete batching plant is a type of equipment used for concrete production, where raw materials such as cement, sand, and aggregates are measured and mixed without the addition of water. Unlike wet mix batching plants, water is added later during transportation or at the construction site to complete the final mixing of the concrete. This flexible production method makes dry mix concrete plants an ideal choice for projects requiring long-distance transportation, on-site adjustments to mix ratios, or higher operational flexibility.
There are mainly two types of and they have four combinations which works with different production procedure.
– Dry batch concrete plant
– Wet batch concrete plant
– Half-wet batch concrete plant
– Combination batch concrete plant
It is important to choose a suitable concrete batching plant according to the construction characteristics to be built and the transportation facilities. From the point of view, the difference between dry mixed concrete plant and wet mixed concrete plant is not only the wet mixture or dry mixture but also have other important differences. Dry concrete batch plant is a special plant used to mix concrete with compared to the other batching plants. The dry mixed concrete plant has higher efficiency, but it must work with the mixer truck to mix the concrete.
| Parameter Category | Small Station (XY-25) | Medium Station (XY-100) | Large Station (XY-200) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Capacity | 25m³/h | 100m³/h | 200m³/h |
| Mixing Host Power | 18.5kW | 55kW | 90kW |
| Aggregate Bin Capacity | 3×50t | 4×100t | 4×200t |
| Floor Area | 200㎡ | 500㎡ | 1000㎡ |
| Control System | Semi-automatic (MCU) | Full-automatic (PLC) | Touchscreen + Cloud Monitoring |
| Total Installed Power | ~50kW | ~120kW | ~200kW |
The Dry Batch Concrete Plant integrated with cement silo is a specialized equipment designed for dry-mix concrete production, combining raw material batching, weighing, mixing, and storage functions. The cement silo serves as a key component for storing bulk cement, ensuring continuous material supply while minimizing dust pollution. This plant is ideal for projects requiring dry-hard, semi-dry-hard, or high-strength concrete, featuring high efficiency, environmental friendliness, and flexible configuration.
The simple dry concrete mixing plant is a compact, cost-effective solution designed for small to medium-scale projects. It focuses on basic functions like dry material batching, mixing, and output, suitable for projects with low to moderate concrete demand (e.g., rural construction, small buildings, temporary roads). Unlike complex commercial plants, it features a simplified structure, manual or semi-automatic control, and lower investment costs while ensuring basic concrete quality.
The Core Configuration Details As below:
Xinyu Concrete Batching Plant use internationally renowned brands for the core components of the concrete mixing station:
1. The electrical components of the control cabinet are from Schneider of Germany, the PLC is from Siemens of Germany, and the computer is from Dell
2. The motor is from Siemens of Germany/JAC
3. The batching machine uses the vibration motor of OLI of Italy
4. The weighing system uses METTLER TOLEDO sensor, which is accurate in measurement, and the pneumatic components are from AirTac of Taiwan
5. The mixing host uses the Italian Sicoma host
XINYU understands that purchasing equipment is just the beginning. To ensure smooth operation, XINYU provides:
①Solution design: After clarifying customer needs, our engineers will design a unique solution diagram for customers
②Local installation team: Experienced technicians are responsible for on-site equipment installation to ensure correct settings and normal functions.
③After-sales support: Our local support team can promptly resolve any maintenance or operation issues, minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
This kind of service guarantees the smooth progress of construction projects and reduces the potential losses caused by equipment failures.
Customer Comments
Many construction companies have benefited from the use of Xinyu concrete batching plants.
A well-known local construction company in Romania bought our HZS60 Concrete Batch Plant, Construction Project Manager said: “Since using the Xinyu batching plant, our project efficiency has increased by 30% and the quality of concrete has also been significantly improved.The fully automated control system allows for almost zero operator error, and the energy consumption is 18% lower than similar products. It has become an indispensable part of our construction process.Even in the cold winter in Romania, the equipment still runs stably – this is definitely the industry benchmark.”
Warehouse with stocked equipment can meet customers’ immediate needs and ensure that customers can receive the required equipment quickly, thus reducing waiting time and transportation costs.
As the core link of modern building industrialization, the xinyu factory workshop is highly efficient, environmentally friendly and quality-controlled.
Industrialized production efficiency, full-process automated control, intensive resource management: dynamic monitoring of raw material inventory is achieved through the ERP system, and the comprehensive utilization rate of equipment is over 85%.
Green production technology innovation, intelligent upgrade potential, digital twin application: preventive maintenance of equipment is achieved through BIM modeling, and downtime is reduced by 60%.
Precise delivery builds extraordinary
24-hour intelligent production scheduling system, production starts as soon as the order is confirmed
Quality assurance, 12 indicators must be inspected before leaving the factory, and the compliance rate is 100%
Smart logistics center, ERP cloud platform: real-time viewing of production progress and transportation track
Environmental protection pioneer commitment, green passage guarantee
On-time delivery, safe delivery, clean delivery
Choosing us means choosing: worry-free × time-saving × cost-saving
We have offices in various countries and participate in exhibitions to provide you with the best service. Our engineers provide you with the most professional technical support, and our local agents provide you with the most suitable solutions for the construction conditions in your country.
Xinyu participated in the global high-end comprehensive exhibition, covering multiple fields such as construction machinery, mining equipment, industrial tools and accessories, such as concrete mixing plants, self-loading concrete mixer trucks, concrete pumps etc. After sufficient preparation, Xinyu’s high-performance concrete production equipment became a highlight of the exhibition. Face-to-face consultation with engineers. Bring drawings to site for customized solutions, which received widespread attention and praise from global customers.
Concrete mixing plants are commonly used in the following scenarios:
Large-scale projects: such as bridges, water conservancy projects, power projects, etc.
Centralized construction: suitable for projects with concentrated construction sites, long construction period and large engineering volumes.
Commodity concrete supply: provide pre-mixed concrete for construction sites to reduce pollution and resource waste from on-site mixing
With the development of municipal construction, Concrete mixing station due to its high degree of mechanization and automation, the productivity is high, the mixing station that adopts centralized mixing and provides commercial concrete has great advantages, so it has been rapidly developed, and has created conditions for promoting concrete pumping construction and realizing the joint operation of mixing, conveying and pouring machinery.
Briefly, measure materials such as aggregates, cement, water and additives, mix them in an accurate proportion to produce high-quality concrete, and then transport the final mixture to the construction site by means of the conveying system.
Step1: Feed Aggregates
Transport aggregates such as sand, crushed stone via a conveyor belt or hopper to a precision metering device, where they are accurately measured based on a preset proportion before being directed to the mixer.
Step 2: Add Filler
Deliver filler such as cement or fly ash to the filler metering unit by screw conveyor or pneumatic conveying system, and then add it to the mixer after accurate metering.
Step 3: Feed Water and Additives
The water/additive feed system delivers water and additives (such as water reducers and retarders) as appropriate to the mixer, in accordance with the performance requirements of the concrete.
Step 4: Mix
Upon activation of the mixing system, the rotation of the mixing blades thoroughly mixes aggregates, cement, water, and additives to form homogeneous concrete.
Step 5: Transport and Pour
After mixing is completed, finished concrete will be sent to the pouring site for construction by a delivery pump or mixer trucks.
Step 6: Clean and Maintain
After each production, clean and maintain the portable batching plant to ensure it remains clean and in optimal condition, thereby priming it for subsequent production.
1.1 Site selection principles
Close to the use of sales: commercial concrete mixing plant should be close to the use of commodity sales, and give full consideration to the proximity of the origin of key raw materials. General service radius of 50-100 kilometers to reduce transportation costs.
Convenient transportation: the site should have better road transportation conditions, the road surface has sufficient width, height and carrying capacity, reduce the frequency of congestion and route drainage engineering obstacles and other impact on the transport vehicle.
Power and water security: the site should be close to high-voltage power supply, convenient power distribution standards, and close to the water source, to ensure that there is sufficient production of tap water.
Sufficient site: the site should have sufficient office space to adapt to the current stage and future development needs.
Topographic leveling: the topography of the factory site should be leveled to reduce the cost of site leveling, and if there is a difference in height between the premises, it can also be effectively utilized, and consider the drainage problem in case of inclement weather.
2.1 Budget overview
According to the budget program of the mixing plant construction project, the total investment amount generally needs to consider the following aspects:
Land acquisition costs, construction costs, equipment procurement costs, raw material procurement costs, labor costs, other miscellaneous costs etc.
2.2 Project Size
Land area: about 2,000 square meters to more than 20,000 square meters ranging, according to the actual demand to determine.
Construction content: including storage silo, office building, living room, etc.
Production capacity: annual output of more than 300,000 cubic meters, according to the equipment configuration and market demand.
3.1 Mixing system configuration
Configure the mixing system and feeding and batching system according to the duration of the project, the total amount of concrete, the daily concrete consumption and other indicators, in order to meet the maximum daily concrete production.
One production line can be set up for general projects, and two production lines should be set up for larger and important projects, arranged side by side and symmetrically, so as to ensure uninterrupted supply of concrete.
3.2 Equipment selection
Mixer: according to the characteristics of soil mixing and mortar consistency to choose the right type of mixer, such as self-falling mixer or mandatory mixer.
Batching system: make sure the batching system is accurate and efficient to meet the production demand.
Conveying equipment: choose suitable conveying pump or transportation tanker to meet the conveying distance and height and the supply of concrete.
4.1 Installation process
Installation of the main body of the mixing plant: including the lifting and connection of the beam of the mixing layer, mixing main machine and weighing layer.
Installation of conveying equipment: such as belt conveyor, screw conveyor, etc., to ensure smooth and accurate conveying.
Installation of electric and control system: ensure the circuit connection is correct, safe and reliable.
Installation of auxiliary facilities: such as pool, cement silo, dust collector, etc., to ensure smooth production.
4.2 Precautions for use
Inspection before starting: carefully check the circuit and various meters, as well as the working status of key components.
Licensed to work: the operator must be licensed to work and strictly abide by the post regulations.
Safe operation: safety measures must be taken when the hopper is lifted, the hopper pit is cleaned, the mixing pot is repaired and other operations are carried out.
Wastewater disposal: After the task is finished, pour the wastewater into the designated sedimentation pool, and strictly prohibit arbitrary discharge.
5.1 Time schedule
Preparation stage: including site selection, budget, design, etc., takes about 1-2 months.
Construction phase: including civil construction, equipment installation, etc., takes about 3-6 months.
Commissioning stage: equipment commissioning and trial production, takes about 1 month.
5.2 Manpower Requirements
Manpower requirement: including project management team, construction team, equipment installers, operators, etc. The specific number of people will be determined according to the project scale.
Environmental protection requirements: Strictly comply with environmental protection regulations and equip with necessary environmental protection facilities, such as dust collector and waste water treatment pool.
Safe production: Strengthen safe production management to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.
Quality control: establish a perfect quality management system to ensure that the quality of concrete meets the standard requirements.
7.1 Daily maintenance
Regularly clean, lubricate and inspect the equipment to ensure normal operation.
Replace worn parts in time to prevent equipment failure.
7.2 Regular Inspection
Carry out a comprehensive inspection and maintenance of the mixing plant, including the electrical system, mechanical system and conveying system.
Formulate a maintenance plan based on the inspection results and repair any problems found in a timely manner.
7.3 Personnel training
Regularly train operators to improve their operation skills and safety awareness.
Strengthen communication and cooperation with equipment suppliers to keep abreast of equipment updates and technological progress.
Effective maintenance of stationary batching plants includes:
Regular Inspection: Conduct periodic checks on various systems, including electrical, mixing, and feeding systems, to detect and address issues early.
Cleanliness: Ensure that both the equipment and surrounding areas are kept clean, with particular attention to the mixer interior and discharge ports.
Lubrication: Regularly lubricate rotating parts, bearings, and other components to maintain smooth operation.
Anti-freezing Measures: In colder regions, take precautions to prevent freezing of water pipes, tanks, and other sensitive parts.
Spare Parts Management: Keep essential spare parts in stock to enable quick replacements, reducing downtime and ensuring efficient plant operation.
Xinyu offers customized eco-friendly concrete batching plant services tailored to meet the specific environmental goals of customers in their construction projects.
Consultation: We begin with a consultation to understand your environmental objectives and project requirements.
Custom Design: The batching plant is designed to be as eco-friendly as possible, incorporating energy-efficient practices, water recycling, dust control, and environmentally friendly materials.
Emission Control: Xinyu integrates systems to reduce dust, noise, and pollution, ensuring the plant complies with stringent environmental regulations.
Water Management: The plant design includes options for water reuse and rainwater harvesting to minimize water consumption.
Energy Efficiency: We aim to reduce energy use through automation and intelligent management systems, making the plant as energy-efficient as possible.
Training: Xinyu provides training for your staff on eco-friendly plant operation and offers continuous support to maintain environmental standards.
Certification Assistance: Our team helps secure environmental certifications, enhancing your project’s appeal and regulatory compliance.
