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In the ever-evolving world of construction, innovative solutions play a pivotal role in enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring sustainable practices. Carmix, a leading player in the construction industry, has been at the forefront of introducing groundbreaking concrete solutions that have redefined the way we approach building projects. This article explores the key features and benefits of Carmix concrete solutions and how they are making a significant impact on construction practices globally.

After not exhibiting for 4 years, we came back with a bang showcasing our Carmix 45FX! Carmix SA recently exhibited at the Big 5 Construct Southern Africa Expo hosted at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

CARMIX BUILDS A CHICKEN FEED Carmix recently help build a Poultry feed mill at a well-known chicken farm in Lichtenburg. There were some challenges faced, one of the biggest was contending with the rainy season that had just started in Lichtenburg competing with deadlines we had to start working longer shifts. Some of the things that helped us were: Adjusting the mix design to one that work to our advantage with all the rain. The Carmix was built for any types of terrain. The cabin on the 3.5TT is closed and equipped with Clima (air conditioner and heater) which kept the operator comfortable and focused allowing him to discharge accurately. Having well trained and professional operators who have done all the necessary training on how to operate the Carmix. Our Carmix 3.5TT did not disappoint, in the 3 months we were on site we mixed about 1000m3 of concrete, our biggest pour was 200m3 in 24 hours. Site set up and having your aggregates close is important for maximum productivity, on this site they had a 15 000kg cement Silo and two 10 000 litre water tanks only 400 meters from the discharge site which did speed up productivity to get the more loads done within the day. Despite having to deal with wet muddy conditions the Carmix 3.5TT pushed through every challenge thrown at it.

Carmix recently did a project with the Carmix 3500TC and the Carmix Trailer pump 15, supplying the ultimate solution for mixing and pumping a light-weight concrete mixture designed by Sanjo Fabtech Sterling. This project was located at the Kopanong Hospital in Vereeniging, constructing 6 brand new ICU wards capable of accommodating 156 patients, and 4 high-care wards that will be able to accommodate 144 patients. Sanjo Fabtech Sterling managed to pump 650 squares of walling per day using the Carmix trailer pump 15, saving a total of 43% in construction time compared to laying brick walls. With the help of the Carmix 3500TC, they managed to mix a daily average of 78 – 90 cubes of light-weight concrete with their best day turning at 26 loads (91m3) mixed in a 24-hour shift. Taking time into consideration when it comes to moving the pump to a different wall every 5th or 6th load, the Carmix could have achieved these 26 loads in a 16-hour shift. This light-weight concrete forms part of the Alternative Building Technology (ABT). Due to zero brick walls, the time ratio equals to 8:1 – this means in the time it takes to construct 8 walls using ABT, one would have only been able to build 1 brick wall of the same size.

The client was able to cast much quicker than anticipated! This was achieved by using two Carmix units of 3.5 cube capacity each, allowing one unit to cast bases for a reservoir, while the other poured thin blinding and a no-fines mixture at the next site. Projects such as these require a variety of cementitious materials, namely; Blinding, no-fines mixes, 25-35mpa mixes and mixes containing admixtures (waterproofing agent). And in different proportions and quantities. By batching on site the client could easily change from one mix to the other in the desired quantity due to the concrete mate computer system inside the Carmix. The concrete mate computer has the ability to have 30 different mix designs pre-programmed allowing you to switch between mixes by the touch of a button.

CArmix Bagger and 3500TC self loading concrete mixer

Concrete is often the choice of flooring when constructing warehouses, sheds and logistical buildings, varying in design and construction depending on the load bearing capacity required. With Carmix 4x4 self-loading concrete mixers we are able to manoeuvre around even the smallest of spaces using one of the three steering modes. The Carmix range of mixers has the following modes available: • All Wheel steering • Front Wheel steering • Crab steering

Powerlines spanning hundreds of Kilometres, passing through baron untouched land, traversing gorges and breaching rivers and dams, all to transfer much needed power. These lines go on for as far as the eye can see however, they need to be constructed and maintained over their full span.

With huge emphasis on renewable energy in Southern Africa, due to the current power issues related to Eskom, the focus has turned to Wind and Photovoltaic farms. These farms have typically been in the outer areas of the country, in large open land areas.