1	SICOMA TURBINE TYPE MT Strong, reliable mixer for continuous duty Range from 1 to 4.5 cu. yd. output, 20 to 90 cu. yd. per hour Loading skip hoist available on all sizes Flanged cut-away for easy transport of larger units (see pictures at right) Excellent value, lower cost than MP and many competitors Delivery in 8 weeks, faster than most others
2	FEATURES OF TURBINE MT Mixing pan: Circular shape, mounted on a square frame in which the gearmotor is placed. The larger models are cut into parts that can be easily transported Lining: Standard lining upgraded to Ni-Hard cast iron tiles Alternatives are regular steel for light duty and chromium carbide cladded plates for extra heavy duty Reduction Gearbox: Developed by SICOMA – OMG to allow heavy duty use (2-3 shifts) without overheating. Can be repeatedly started under full load Mixing Motor: Voltage and Frequency depending on the end user. Thermal class B, insulating materials class F or H. Protection IP55. Mixing Arms: Number depending on size. Regular steel Fe52. They are oriented in different directions to minimise “dead zones” in the mixer. They are spring mounted to absorb the shocks of large aggregates. Paddles: Ni-Hard Cast Iron (630 HB) Discharge: The discharge doors are hydraulically operated (supplied on every mixer as standard). The “closed” position is sensed by limit switch.
3	THE T-Q-T METHOD To decide what model of mixer is best for your application we need to know three things: 1st Question: Type of Concrete, type of finished product to be produced. 2nd Question: Quantity of Concrete. It could mean quantity per batch, or per hour depending on the type of application. 3rd Question: In how much Time With this information we can identify the right mixer for the application, after determining the time for each mixing cycle and the number of mixing cycles per hour.
4	THE FAST MIXING CYCLE The sequence in which the components are loaded into the mixer DOES MATTER. Depending on the materials and the product produced, materials should be charged into the mixer in sequence and as quickly as possible. Note that a fast mixing time is useless if the mixer is fed from a slow running aggregate conveyor with no intermediate holding hopper, or a badly designed cement scale that takes 30 seconds or more to discharge completely. We always recommend a DRY MIXING time before water is added, to allow wet mixing to continue properly. This does not increase the total cycle time; it DECREASES it because of the better mixing action. You will reap the benefits of fast MP and MAO mixing times if material can be loaded as follows or faster: Aggregate charging: MAX 20 Seconds Cement charging : 15 - 20 Seconds Water charging : 15 - 20 Seconds
5	SICOMA QUALITY Machining centers can handle complete twin-shaft mixers – only the largest manufacturers can afford this. Result is better quality The first ISO 9001 certified mixer company Inspection includes automated dimensional checking
6	SAFETY IN NUMBERS Sicoma outsells all other mixers, worldwide. Annual production exceeds 1000 Over 2000 Sicoma twin shaft mixers in use – approx. 50% of world total Sicoma China currently produces 700 mixers per year, mainly for China, while Italy produces around 400 mixers per year for the rest of the world. In China, mixers are run 24 hours per day, are rarely cleaned out and receive little maintenance. Only the best keep running The Sicoma plants use state of the art fabrication and machining techniques; their NC machining centers can accommodate the biggest twin-shaft mixers, ensuring that all parts fit correctly and do not fail prematurely The result is a great product at a great price. Take advantage of this opportunity
7	FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sicoma North America Inc. Palm Harbor, FL www.sicoma.biz marianne@sicoma.biz 1 800 921 7559 Montreal, Canada www.sicoma.biz 1 800 632 7083 Thank you for participating