Portable Concrete Plant

Portable Concrete Plant Solutions for Mobile Batching Operations

Addressing Critical Challenges in Mobile Concrete Production

Commercial concrete producers and contractors face significant operational hurdles when deploying temporary or remote batching solutions:

• High mobilization costs: Traditional setups require $25,000+ in site preparation and equipment transport
• Production downtime: 72-hour average delay establishing fixed plant operations
• Inconsistent mix quality: 12% variance in slump tests with makeshift batching systems
• Regulatory non-compliance: 38% of temporary sites fail initial EPA/DOT inspections
• Labor inefficiencies: 3+ workers typically needed for manual mixing operations

What if your operation could deploy a production-grade batching system within 8 hours, maintain ±2% mix consistency, and reduce mobilization costs by 60%?

Portable Concrete Plant Overview

A Portable Concrete Plant integrates full-scale batching capabilities into a trailer-mounted or skid-based system designed for rapid deployment. Operational workflow:

1. Site positioning: Requires ≤50 ft² level ground with no foundation work
2. Utility connection: Standard 3-phase power (optional generator compatibility)
3. Material loading: Aggregate bins accept direct dump truck discharge
4. Automated batching: Computer-controlled weighing to ±1% accuracy
5. Discharge options: Truck-mounted conveyor or pump-compatible chutes

Ideal for: Road construction projects, remote infrastructure work, RMC backup capacity
Limitations: Maximum continuous output typically 60-100 yd³/hr depending on configuration

Core Features Driving Operational Efficiency

Modular Transport System | Technical Basis: DOT-approved trailer engineering | Operational Benefit: Reduces setup/teardown labor by 75% | ROI Impact: Cuts mobilization costs from $28,000 to $9,500 per project

Precision Batch Controller | Technical Basis: Load cell redundancy with PLC oversight | Operational Benefit: Maintains ±1% cement/water ratio accuracy | ROI Impact: Eliminates $18,000/yr in wasted materials

Rapid Deployment Chassis | Technical Basis: Hydraulic self-leveling jacks | Operational Benefit: Operational within 4 hours of arrival | ROI Impact: Recoups 56 labor hours per project cycle

Multi-Aggregate Storage | Technical Basis: Segmented hoppers with vibratory discharge | Operational Benefit: Handles 3 aggregate sizes simultaneously | ROI Impact: Reduces material handling costs by $12/yd³ vs. manual systems

EPA-Compliant Dust Control | Technical Basis: Pulse-jet baghouse filtration | Operational Benefit: Meets PM10 standards at <0.5 grains/dscf | ROI Impact: Avoids $15,000 average non-compliance penalties

Performance Comparison vs. Conventional Solutions

Technical Specifications (Model PCX-75)

• Batch Capacity: Continuous flow up to 75 yd³/hr
• Power Requirements: 100HP (480V/3-phase or diesel generator option)
• Material Handling:
  • Cement storage: Twin silos (200T total)
  • Aggregate bins: Quad-compartment (45T capacity)
  • Admixture system: Six liquid channels
• Dimensions:
  • Transport mode: L48' x W8'6" x H13'6"
  • Operating footprint: L52' x W32'
• Environmental Range:
  • Temperature rating: -20°F to +120°F
  • Wind stability tested to sustained gusts

Proven Applications Across Industries

Highway Rehabilitation Project Challenge:** DOT-mandated concrete barrier replacement required mobile production across discontinuous work zones averaging just days per location.

Solution: Deployed PCX series Portable Concrete Plant with quick-disconnect utilities and self-contained dust control.

Results: Completed ahead of schedule (-22%) while reducing material waste (-18%) versus contracted batch plant supply.

Remote Mining Infrastructure Challenge:** Needed structural concrete pours >200 miles from nearest RMC plant with strict slump retention requirements.

Solution: Dual portable plants established at central location serving multiple shafts via agitator trucks.

Results: Achieved consistent PSI (+15%) versus transit-mixed concrete while cutting logistics costs ($37/yd³ savings).

Commercial Considerations

Base Configuration Pricing:

• PCX Series Entry Model (30 yd³/hr): Starting at
  $189,500
• Mid-Range Configuration (50 yd³/hr): Starting at
  $265,000
• High-Capacity Model (75 yd³/hr): Starting at
  $342,000

Optional Features: