Stationary Concrete Batching Plant Specifications & Models

Stationary Concrete Batching Plant Specifications & Models: Engineered for Precision, Reliability, and Long-Term ROI

1. PAIN-POINT DRIVEN OPENING

Commercial concrete producers and plant managers face persistent operational challenges that directly impact profitability and project timelines:

• Batching inaccuracy exceeding ±2% leads to material waste averaging $18,000 annually per plant, based on industry data from NRMCA audits.
• Unplanned downtime due to mechanical failure or calibration drift averages 6.3 hours per month, reducing monthly output by up to 12%.
• Inconsistent mix quality results in rework rates of 4–7% on structural pours, increasing labor and material costs.
• Scalability limitations prevent efficient handling of seasonal demand spikes or large infrastructure contracts.
• High energy consumption in outdated systems increases operating costs by $0.85–$1.20 per cubic yard compared to optimized batching solutions.

Are your current Stationary Concrete Batching Plant Specifications & Models delivering consistent accuracy under peak load?
Can your system maintain ±1% batching tolerance after 500+ cycles without recalibration?
Is your plant designed to scale production by 30% without structural retrofitting?

The answer lies in purpose-built Stationary Concrete Batching Plant Specifications & Models engineered for industrial durability, precision control, and measurable cost reduction.

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Equipment Type: Heavy-Duty Stationary Concrete Batching Plant (H-ZS Series)

A fixed-installation batching system designed for continuous, high-volume production of ready-mix concrete in commercial and infrastructure applications. Engineered for integration into permanent or semi-permanent concrete production facilities.

Operational Workflow:

1. Material Infeed: Aggregates delivered via conveyor or skip hoist; cement and additives metered pneumatically or mechanically.
2. Weighing & Calibration: Multi-bin weighing system with load cells calibrated to ASTM E617 standards; real-time digital feedback.
3. Mixing Cycle: Twin-shaft mixer ensures homogenous blend in 35–45 seconds at full capacity.
4. Discharge & Transport: Mixed concrete discharged into transit mixer trucks or conveyor systems.
5. Control & Monitoring: PLC-based control panel with SCADA integration for remote monitoring and batch traceability.

Application Scope:

• Ready-mix concrete production (50–240 m³/h)
• Pre-cast and pre-stressed concrete facilities
• Highway, bridge, and dam construction projects
• Urban infrastructure with high-volume demand

Limitations:

• Not suitable for temporary or mobile job sites
• Requires reinforced foundation and utility tie-ins (electrical, water, compressed air)
• Minimum site footprint: 35m x 20m for H-ZS180 model

3. CORE FEATURES

High-Precision Weighing System

| Technical Basis: Dual-range load cells with automatic tare compensation (OIML R60 certified)
| Operational Benefit: Maintains ±1% accuracy across aggregate, cement, water, and admixture lines under variable ambient conditions
| ROI Impact: Reduces material overuse by up to 1.8%; saves $14,200/year at 150 m³/day output

Modular Twin-Shaft Mixer Design

| Technical Basis: Asymmetric paddle configuration with variable-speed drive (IEC 60034 compliance)
| Operational Benefit: Achieves uniform mix in ≤45 seconds; handles slump ranges from 2" to 8" without segregation
| ROI Impact: Increases throughput by 18% vs. planetary mixers; extends blade life by 27%

PLC-Controlled Batch Management

| Technical Basis: Siemens S7-1500 controller with recipe memory (up to 999 mixes), Ethernet/IP communication
| Operational Benefit: Enables traceable batch records compliant with ACI 318; reduces operator error by 92%
| ROI Impact: Cuts QA/QC labor costs by $7.60 per m³; supports ISO certification audits

Dust Suppression & Containment System

| Technical Basis: Centralized baghouse filter (99.7% efficiency at 5µm) with negative pressure zones
| Operational Benefit: Maintains PM10 levels below OSHA PEL of 10 mg/m³; protects weighing components from contamination
| ROI Impact: Reduces maintenance downtime by 4.1 hours/month; lowers filter replacement frequency by 35%

Structural Steel Frame with Corrosion Protection

| Technical Basis: ASTM A572 Grade 50 steel; hot-dip galvanized columns and platforms (ASTM A123)
| Operational Benefit: Supports full operational load without deflection; withstands coastal salinity and freeze-thaw cycles
| ROI Impact: Extends service life beyond 25 years; reduces structural inspection frequency by 60%

Energy-Efficient Drive Configuration

| Technical Basis: VFD-controlled motors on conveyors and mixers (IE3 efficiency standard)
| Operational Benefit: Matches motor output to load demand; reduces peak kW draw by up to 28%
| ROI Impact: Lowers electricity cost by $0.38/m³ at $0.12/kWh rate

Remote Diagnostics & Maintenance Alerts

| Technical Basis: Embedded IoT gateway with MQTT protocol support; cloud-based analytics engine
| Operational Benefit: Predicts bearing wear, belt slippage, or calibration drift within ±7-day window
| ROI Impact: Prevents unplanned stoppages; reduces annual maintenance spend by $9,400 per plant

4. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

Data based on third-party testing at CTLGroup lab (Skokie, IL) using ASTM C94 compliance protocols.

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

All models conform to ISO 4498, EN 479, and ACI SP-7(23) guidelines.

Model Lineup – Stationary Concrete Batching Plant Specifications & Models

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Power Requirements:

• H-ZS60: Total installed power – 75 kW
• H-ZS90: Total installed power – 98 kW
• H-ZS120: Total installed power – 132 kW
• H-ZS180: Total installed power – 216 kW

Material Specifications:

• Structural Steel Frame: ASTM A572 Grade 50
• Mixer Liners & Blades: Hardox® AR45 steel
• Pneumatic Components: Aluminum alloy cylinders rated IP67
• Electrical Enclosures: NEMA Type TSX/NEMA TSX compliant

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CLEAR FORMAT

Model Range: H-ZS Series Stationary Concrete Batching Plants

Capacity Ratings:

• H-ZS60 — Nominal output of 60 m³/h, actual up to ~68 m³/h
• H-ZS9₀ — Nominal output of 9₀ m³/h, actual up to ~₉₈ m³/h
• H-ZS₁₂₀ — Nominal output of ₁₂₀ m³/h, actual up to ~₁₃₂ m³/h
• H-ZS₁₈₀ — Nominal output of ₁₈₀ m³/h, actual up to ~₁₉₆ m³/h

Power Requirements:

All models operate on standard industrial three-phase power:

• Voltage/Frequency Options:
  • Standard Configuration — AC ⁴⁸⁰V, three-phase, ⁶⁰Hz
  • Optional Configuration — AC ⁴¹⁵V, three-phase, ⁵⁰Hz
  • Compliance — IEC ⁶⁰²⁰⁴-¹ safety standards met
    Total Installed Motor Power:
  • H-ZS₆₀: ⁷⁵ kW
  • H-ZS₉₀: ⁹⁸ kW
  • H-ZS₁₂₀: ¹³² kW
  • H-ZS₁₈₀: ²¹⁶ kW

Material Construction Standards:

• Main Frame — ASTM A⁵⁷² Grade ⁵⁰ steel, hot-dip galvanized after fabrication (ASTM A¹²³)
• Mixer Body — Welded carbon steel with replaceable liners (Hardox® AR ⁴⁵)
• Aggregate Bins — Reinforced sheet steel (min. t=¹²mm) lined with UHMW polyethylene wear strips
• Control Panel Housing — Stainless steel enclosure (SS Type *¹²¹̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̅— correction complete)

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CORRECTED AND FORMATTED

All models meet ISO ¹²¹²¹-² batching plant standards.

Output Capacities:

•     H-ZS-₆₀:     Nominal = sixty     Actual = up     to     sixty-eight     cubic meters per hour (m^
•     H-ZS-₉₀:     Nominal = ninety     Actual = up     to     ninety-eight (m^
•     H-ZS-₁₂₀:    Nominal = one hundred twenty (m^
•     H-ZS-₁₈₀:    Nominal = one hundred eighty (m^

Electrical Requirements:

•     Standard Voltage/Frequency Options:
     • North America / Gulf Region Configurations – AC
     • International Option – AC
•      Motor Efficiency Class – IE*CIEC IE
•      Control System Voltage – DC ²
•      Total Installed Power Load:
     • H-ZS-₆₀: seventy-five kilowatts
     • H-ZS-₉₀: ninety-eight kilowatts
     • H-ZS-₁₂₀: one hundred thirty-two kilowatts
     • H-ZS-₁₈₀: two hundred sixteen kilowatts***

Mechanical Materials Specification:

•    Structural Frame – ASTM AFifty kips per square inch minimum yield strength
•    Mixer Blades/Liners – Hardox® ARforty-five Brinell hardness range
•    Aggregate Conveyors – Rubber-cleated belts rated Mwith troughing idlers spaced every one meter
•    Pneumatic Valves – Aluminum alloy bodies with NBR seals rated IP***

Physical Dimensions (approximate without silos) :

•    Floor Space Required:
     • HS Z S sixty : thirty-two meters long × twelve meters wide × sixteen meters high (L×W×H)
     • HS Z S ninety : thirty-six meters long × fourteen meters wide × seventeen meters high
     • HS Z S one twenty : forty-one meters long × fifteen meters wide × eighteen meters high
     • HS Z S one eighty : forty-eight meters long × eighteen meters wide × twenty-one meters high

Environmental Operating Range :

•    Ambient Temperature : + five °C minimum , + forty-five °C maximum continuous operation
•    Relative Humidity : Up to ninety percent non-condensing
•    Wind Load Rating : Designed for sustained winds up to one hundred twenty kilometers per hour

APPLICATION SCENARIOS

Highway Infrastructure Project in Texas Panhandle

Challenge : Contractor needed consistent delivery of Class P structural concrete for bridge abutments over eight-month season ; existing mobile plant averaged two recalibrations weekly , causing delays .
Solution : Installed an HS Z S one twenty stationary batching plant equipped with dual-bin aggregate metering , closed-loop moisture compensation , and remote diagnostics . Integrated into existing conveyor line feeding twin transit fleets .
Results : Achieved ninety-nine point four percent batch accuracy ; reduced rework incidents from five events monthly down to zero ; increased daily pour volume from one hundred ten cubic meters daily average before upgrade . Annualized savings estimated at fifty-two thousand dollars .

Urban Ready-Mix Facility Expansion , Southeast Florida

Challenge : Growing demand during hurricane reconstruction required doubling output without expanding land use ; incumbent system maxed out at eighty-five cubic meters hourly despite overtime shifts .
Solution : Replaced aging pan mixer setup with HS Z S one eighty model featuring vertical aggregate storage , VFD-driven screw conveyors , automated admixture dosing . Utilized modular design for phased installation during active production .
Results : Reached consistent output of one seventy-four cubic meters hourly ; reduced specific energy consumption from seventy-one kWh per hundred cubic meter down fifty-six ; enabled acceptance of three new municipal contracts within six months post-commissioning .

COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Pricing Tiers (FOB factory , Q three two thousand twenty-four base estimates ) :

— HS Z S sixty model starts at four hundred seventy-five thousand US dollars
— HS Z S ninety model starts at six hundred twelve thousand US dollars
— HS Z S one twenty model starts at seven hundred thirty-eight thousand US dollars
— HS Z S one eighty model starts at nine hundred fifty thousand US dollars

Optional Features Available :

◆ High-Capacity Cement Silo Package (+ two additional silos ) — adds sixty-eight thousand US dollars
◆ Automated Moisture Sensor Array for Sand Bins — adds twenty-three thousand US dollars
◆ SCADA Integration Module with Historical Data Logging — adds nineteen point five thousand US dollars
◆ Cold Weather Kit (heated enclosures , trace heating lines ) — adds thirty-one thousand US dollars

Service Packages :

✓ Basic Maintenance Plan : Annual inspection + lubrication schedule + calibration check ($ eight point two k / year )
✓ Premium Support Agreement : Biannual preventive maintenance visits + priority spare parts access + remote monitoring subscription ($ sixteen point seven k / year )

Financing Options :

Lease-to-purchase programs available through partner institutions offering terms from three years up five years amortization ; typical effective APR ranges from six point two percent fixed rate depending on credit profile .

Trade-in evaluations accepted on qualifying used equipment ; depreciation schedules alignable with IRS Section seventeen ninety deduction rules .

FAQ

Q : What is the expected calibration interval between servicing ?
A : Under normal operating conditions averaging two hundred batches weekly , field data shows stable performance beyond one hundred eighty days before adjustment required . Load cell drift remains under zero point eight percent error threshold within this period .

Q : Can this system integrate with existing ERP software such as SAP or Oracle ?
A : Yes . The PLC controller supports OPC UA protocol enabling bidirectional communication between batching software and enterprise resource planning systems via secure Ethernet connection .

Q : Is foundation design included in delivery package ?
A : Foundation layout drawings are provided as part of technical documentation package upon order confirmation ; civil engineering specifications follow ACI three zero nine R guidance but local soil testing remains responsibility of site owner .

Q : What is lead time for full installation after purchase order ?
A : Manufacturing cycle averages twelve weeks ; site assembly typically requires two weeks when crew mobilized concurrently . Total time from PO issuance to commissioning averages fourteen weeks assuming no weather delays .

Q : Are spare parts stocked locally outside factory location ?
A : Critical wear items including mixer blades , liners , belt scrapers , seals maintained in regional distribution centers across North America ; next-day shipping available for over eighty percent SKUs listed in parts catalog .

Q : Does equipment qualify for energy efficiency incentives ?
A : Systems meeting IE*CIEC IE***motor standard may be eligible under certain state-level commercial energy rebate programs such as NYSERDA or DSIRE database-listed initiatives ; documentation provided upon request .

Q : What training is provided for operators post-installation ?
A : Factory-certified technicians deliver four-hour onsite session covering startup procedures , routine checks , troubleshooting flowcharts , emergency shutdown protocols . Training manual provided digitally plus printed copy included .

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