In today’s highly competitive construction industry, cost control has become the key to business survival and development. As a kind of innovative equipment, mobile concrete batching plant has brought significant cost-saving advantages for many construction enterprises, especially small enterprises. In this article, we will discuss in depth how mobile concrete mixing plant reduces costs and helps construction enterprises to bring more economic benefits.
Portable concrete batch plant is, simply put, a kind of movable concrete production equipment. It integrates the functions of raw material storage, metering, mixing and other functions required for concrete production into one, and has good mobility through modular design. Compared with the traditional fixed concrete mixing plant, it can be flexibly moved according to the location of the construction project, without the need for complex site construction, and is the best choice in the mobile construction of public railroads, bridges, harbors, hydropower and other projects.
The working principle of Small Concrete Plant is similar to that of Fixed Concrete Batching Plant. Through the batching system, the raw materials such as sand, cement, water and additives are weighed proportionally and transported to the mixing host, and then the mixing device carries out homogeneous mixing, so as to form the concrete that meets the requirements, and then it is directly loaded into the transportation trucks or pumping equipments through the discharging port, so as to realize the continuous production.
The purchase cost of portable concrete plant is greatly affected by the brand, specifications and functional configuration, and enterprises should combine the production scale, construction requirements and capital budget to make a reasonable match when purchasing. For example, although the initial investment in equipment made of highly durable materials is higher, it can significantly extend the service life and reduce the frequency of maintenance and replacement in the later stage, thus reducing the comprehensive operating costs. In terms of configuration selection, key parameters such as mixing host power and batching accuracy should be matched according to the actual capacity demand to avoid wasting resources by blindly pursuing high performance.
Thanks to the modular structure design, the installation process of the mobile batch plant is easier, usually requiring only a small amount of manpower to complete the assembly, without having to rely on large-scale lifting equipment, effectively saving installation time and labor costs. In the transportation sector, logistics expenses can be further reduced through scientific planning of routes and shortening of transshipment distances. For projects that require frequent relocation, the rapid disassembly and assembly of mobile equipment can significantly reduce the cost of cross-regional transportation and improve construction efficiency.
Operation Cost Optimization
The proximity of the mobile cement mixing plant to the construction site gives it a unique cost advantage in raw material management. Due to its proximity to the construction site, the transportation distance of raw materials is greatly shortened, which reduces losses during transportation, such as spilling of sand and gravel and dampness of cement.
The mobile mixing plant utilizes ERP system and other information means to collect and analyze the inventory of raw materials in real time to ensure the rationality and timeliness of raw material procurement. At the same time, the entry and exit, consumption and cost of materials are strictly controlled to avoid unnecessary waste. For example, accurate measurement can ensure that the amount of cement in each batch of concrete is just right, which not only ensures the quality of concrete, but also avoids the excessive use of cement and reduces the cost of raw material procurement.
Mobile batch plant has a high degree of automation, many operations can be completed through the control system, greatly reducing the reliance on manual labor. Compared with the traditional mixing plant, which requires a large number of operators for feeding, mixing and discharging, the mobile mixing plant only needs a few operators for equipment monitoring and simple maintenance.
Through fine management, the production process is optimized to reduce unnecessary links and waste. It is possible to implement the transformation of the production control system such as one machine and two controls to realize the halving of labor costs and doubling of production efficiency. By optimizing the production process and using automated production lines or robotics, energy consumption and manual operation costs can be reduced and production efficiency can be increased.
In terms of energy consumption, the mobile cement batching plant adopts a series of energy-saving designs. The high-efficiency mixing host can reduce the energy consumption in the mixing process under the premise of ensuring the mixing quality; the use of energy-saving motors also effectively reduces the power consumption when the equipment is running. Enterprises can also reduce the cost of electricity by reasonably arranging the production time. In some areas, there are peak and valley electricity price differences in the power supply, enterprises can choose to produce in the low valley electricity price time, thus reducing the cost of electricity.
Unlike traditional concrete plant, mobile concrete plant eliminates the construction cost of permanent site. Traditional batching plants require fixed facilities such as land leveling, ground hardening, silo construction, etc., which consumes a large amount of capital. The mobile batching plant can be put into operation quickly with only a temporary leveled site, which saves the cost of land purchase and eliminates the expense of civil construction. For small and medium-sized enterprises with limited capital, this advantage significantly reduces the initial investment threshold.
The rmc concrete mixing plant can be adjusted to the installation location according to the project demand at any time, choosing a temporary site close to the construction site, significantly shortening the distance of concrete transportation. At the end of the project, the equipment can be quickly dismantled and transferred to the next site, avoiding the waste of vacant space in a long-term rental site. This “rent-as-you-use” mode not only improves the utilization of resources, but also effectively controls the site costs, especially suitable for projects with short construction periods and high mobility.
Intelligent management system monitors all aspects of the production process in real time, realizing real-time data collection and analysis. Intelligent management system can help the concrete plant manager find out the problems in time, optimize the production process, improve the production efficiency, and thus reduce the production cost.
Adopting environmentally friendly equipment and processes can effectively reduce the cost of environmental pollution control. For example, use low-emission engines and dust removal equipment to reduce emissions of waste gas and dust; use recycled water systems and sewage treatment equipment to reduce the waste and pollution of water resources. Strengthen energy management, use energy-saving equipment and technology to optimize energy consumption in the production process; regularly monitor and analyze energy use to discover energy-saving potential and develop improvement measures.
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The core performance of the equipment directly affects the long-term operational benefits. The selection should focus on the structural design of the mixing host, the efficiency of the transmission system and the wear resistance of key components. It is recommended to verify the performance parameters of the equipment through the third-party test report, and visit the production workshop to understand the welding process and assembly precision. High-quality equipment can not only guarantee the uniformity of concrete mixing, but also significantly reduce the failure rate and reduce the losses caused by unplanned downtime.
Efficient after-sales service is the key to ensure the continuous operation of the equipment. Priority should be given to suppliers with nationwide service outlets, and check whether they can provide 2-4 hours emergency response service. At the same time, we need to pay attention to the inventory of spare parts, such as reducers, sensors and other wearing parts can be quickly supplied. Some vendors such as EPDAS can provide remote diagnosis and preventive maintenance services, which can further reduce the risk of sudden failure.
For small and medium-sized projects, such as rural roads and housing foundations, it is recommended to choose 20-60m³/h modular concrete batching plant to avoid depreciation and waste caused by overcapacity; for large-scale projects, such as high-speed railway construction and water conservancy hubs, it is necessary to configure more than 70m³/h models and match with the aggregate pre-mixing silo to enhance the capacity of continuous operation.
Specific parameter information can refer to the following table.
| Model | MCBP 25 | MCBP 35 | MCBP 50 |
| Theoretical productivitym3/h | 25 | 35 | 50 |
| Mixing host | JS500 | JS750 | JS1000 |
| Mixing host power（kw） | 18.5 | 30 | 2×18.5kw |
| Maximum aggregate particle size（mm） | 60/40 | 60/40 | 80/60 |
| Feed capacity（L） | 750 | 1150 | 1500 |
| Discharge capacity（L） | 500 | 750 | 1000 |
| Aggregate silo capacity（m3） | 2×3 | 2×3 | 2×3 |
| Aggregate conveyor belt | 2×B500 | 2×B500 | 2×B500 |
| Belt conveying capacity（t/h） | 2×150 | 2×150 | 2×150 |
| Screw conveying capacity（t/h） | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Bag breaking bucket capacity（m3） | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Installed capacity（kw） | 45 | 57 | 64 |
| MODEL | YHZM75 | YHZM100 |
| Theory Production(m3/h) | 75 | 100 |
| Concrete Mixer | JZM1500 | JZM2000 |
| Aggregate Feeding Mode | Belt Conveyor | Belt Conveyor |
| Aggregate Batching Machine | PLD2400 | PLD3200 |
| Max. Aggregate Size (mm) | 60/80 | 60/80 |
| Discharging Height (m) | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Aggregate Weighing Accuracy (%) | ±2 | ±2 |
| Cement Weighing Accuracy (%) | ±1 | ±1 |
| Water & Additive Weighing Accuracy (%) | ±1 | ±1 |
| Total Weight (T) | 16 | 26 |
| Total Power (kw) | 67.5 | 77.5 |
| Control System | Computer | Computer |
A large construction company in the Philippines used to buy concrete from other batching plants due to the lack of concrete production equipment, which was costly and difficult to guarantee the quality. Last year, it introduced a EP YHZS100 mobile concrete batch plant. During construction, the mobile plant’s proximity to the construction site has significantly reduced raw material transportation costs, while the accurate metering system reduces raw material waste and saves about 15% of raw material costs per year. The automated equipment reduces the number of operators, and the labor cost is reduced by about 30%. All in all, the company’s annual concrete production costs were reduced by about 29% after the introduction of the concrete mixing plant.
In a small construction project in Saudi Arabia, the construction site was extensive and constantly changing, making it difficult for the traditional stationary concrete plant to meet the project’s needs and expensive to build and relocate. The project team purchased two EP YHZM35 mobile concrete plants to flexibly adjust the location of the plant according to the construction progress and site changes. Due to the proximity to the construction site, the cost of raw material transportation was reduced by about 35%. According to statistics, after using the mobile mixing plant for the whole project, the total cost of concrete production was reduced by about 29%, and the project construction period was shortened by about 13%.
Mobile concrete batch plant has unique advantages in cost control, and its flexible features can realize cost reduction and efficiency increase from equipment procurement, production and operation to site utilization. Whether it’s a small or medium-sized construction team or a large infrastructure project, the use of this modular equipment can significantly save the overall cost of concrete preparation, thereby enhancing project profitability and industry competition.
Enterprises in the purchase of the cement batching plant, you need to focus on the consideration of equipment performance parameters, the manufacturer’s technical support capabilities, as well as the actual project matching degree and other key factors, in order to ensure that the rationality of equipment selection. With the continuous upgrading of intelligent technology and lightweight design, the cost-effective advantages of mobile mixing plants will be further highlighted, creating greater economic value for modern engineering construction.
If you are considering the introduction of concrete batching plant equipment, you may want to learn more about the mobile concrete batching plant, I believe it will bring more economic benefits to your construction enterprise. If you have any questions, please feel free to consult EPDAS-professional concrete mixing plant supplier, let the mobile mixing plant help you achieve greater success in the construction industry.
