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FEATURE
SHOW REPORT
The 3.500 TC reflects what product engi-
neers note is a search for a new, intelligent
concrete transport vehicle design offering
ergonomic controls, full-view visibility and
air conditioned cab, and ensuring a high
level of performance and reliability on the
worksite. The concrete mixer has a 3.5 cubic
meter yield; double mixing blade; mixing
and jet speeds, regardless of the number of
turns of the diesel motor; concrete jet in
reverse mode; and, a 600-liter loader with
a hydraulic command opening for direct
barrel sand & gravel charging. When fully
loaded, the machine can handle slopes up
to 30 percent.
The Concrete-Mate system weighs
material directly inside the barrel versus
alternatives using hydraulic systems built
on the blade. Among digital technologies
on the Carmix 3.500 TC is Promix, a stain-
less steel probe housed inside the mixer and
powered by solar panel. It provides details
on mix slump, temperature and moisture,
plus mixer rotational speed, and also alerts
operators when mix cycle is complete and
concrete is ready to place. All the data is
updated every 10 seconds and sent to the
receiver. — Metalgalante S.p.A., Italy; www.
carmix.com
Booth B7426
CARMIX