Mixing cement in a front loader continued. One thing You need to know is what type of mix is it 2500 psi 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000psi the higher the number the more water you will need in the load. another thing is the outside temp if it's cold and damp or just
rained then You will need less water.with this said from lesson one can somebody tell me what the word slump means in the cement industry.and what slump is normal to leave the plant,
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Saturday, May 26, 2007
learning to mix a truck load of cement lesson one
Lesson one OK how mix the load all depends on these factors that follow.
1)Out side temp at the plant when loading the reason for this you can have the plant give you extra water before you leave. So you can make sure you don't blow through Your water tank from mixing. Keep in mind that You will need to clean the truck inside and out with the water so use it wisely.
2) Once on the job you will get out of the truck see where and when You will be able to dump. Then talk with The G C about the slump. Slump is the amount of wetness the cement will be poured at. usually you leave the plant with a 4.5 slump 10 being the wettest
& three being the tightest. every contractor is different so know your slumps. we will add to this latter on how to listen to the load mix and watch the slump gage so if the gage is ever broke you ears can take over.
1)Out side temp at the plant when loading the reason for this you can have the plant give you extra water before you leave. So you can make sure you don't blow through Your water tank from mixing. Keep in mind that You will need to clean the truck inside and out with the water so use it wisely.
2) Once on the job you will get out of the truck see where and when You will be able to dump. Then talk with The G C about the slump. Slump is the amount of wetness the cement will be poured at. usually you leave the plant with a 4.5 slump 10 being the wettest
& three being the tightest. every contractor is different so know your slumps. we will add to this latter on how to listen to the load mix and watch the slump gage so if the gage is ever broke you ears can take over.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Learn To Drive A Front Loader Cement Mixer
I will start taping at work to show you how to mix,drive,load,dump,clean, and pre inspect all your gear on the front loader cement mixer. come back soon to hear audio and see video.
Friday, May 18, 2007
welcome to commercial driver training
If you ever wanted to drive for a living now is the time. Big companies are looking for people to become part of there work force. You don't have the skills well look no further then here. We will bring you audio,video,pics,tip and tricks to help you on you way.
Some Jobs Like front loading ready mix for cement you need experience. because the cab only fits one person and most companies wont send some one with you I decided to bring it to you in the above forms.
P.S lots a video to come on the use of these front loaders so you can get some experience behind you before you make that call for Your New career.
John a ciampa
Some Jobs Like front loading ready mix for cement you need experience. because the cab only fits one person and most companies wont send some one with you I decided to bring it to you in the above forms.
P.S lots a video to come on the use of these front loaders so you can get some experience behind you before you make that call for Your New career.
John a ciampa
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