IMER Mixers at the University of Houston

The structural laboratory facility at the University of Houston features a pair of IMER concrete mixers, namely the MIX 750 Mortarman (top) and the MIX 120 Plus (bottom). Distinguished by their diverse capabilities, the MIX 750 stands out as a sizeable towable mixer optimized for substantial-volume mixing tasks, with a drum capacity of 22 cubic feet and batch output of 18 cubic feet. In contrast, the MIX 120 Plus is characterized by its compact, portable design, tailored to navigate standard doorways effortlessly. This model houses a 4.25 cubic foot drum capacity alongside a batch output of 3 cubic feet.

Both of these mixer models share a common trait in their reliance on paddle mixing mechanisms, a methodology that accelerates mixing procedures while eliminating the incorporation of air within the mixture. These vertically oriented shaft paddle mixers furnish a robust and efficient platform for concrete blending, available in both portable and towable configurations.

The application spectrum of these mixers encompasses their instrumental role in the preparation of UHPC that requires a higher torque to establish consistent mixes and the effective dispersion of fibers during mixing.

Video credit to Abdulrahman Salah