Creating a concrete mix design for your project
February 29th, 2008 . by adminIf you are in the concrete industry and having problems, don’t go to the extreme and wait till you are losing customers to realize your mix design is not meeting quality standards. Many times mix design is taken for granted but should never be over looked to ensure you are making the highest quality products at the best possible production cost.Just having quality materials is one part of the journey. It is vital to learn the proper ingredients proportioning of the aggregates, sands, cements, add mixtures and colors to create a consistent and value added quality product. When looking to purchase the best concrete block equipment you need to think about how long you will need it to last.The last ten years in the concrete industry has shown blended colors in concrete products can increase sales and your profit margins. Obtain good advice in creating and maintaining a good cohesive mix design which exceeds you markets ASTM requirement for PSI strength, water absorption, freeze thaw and wear ability. I always recommend making your quality standard slightly above the industry standard to eliminate cost risk variances of going below the standard.I have seen these tips used through the years with successful companies in the concrete industry. Making a consistent quality product is your company’s best advertisement! If you need help with your next concrete job or just want to ask an expert a few questions contact Bill Fleming at 314-960-0540 or visit his Website at http://www.globalmachinemarket.com/ to learn more about being successful in the concrete product industry.