Analysis of Mixing Station Classification - See Which One Suits Your Project?
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2024-08-02
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The mixing station, also known as the concrete mixing station, is mainly used for mixing concrete. Its complete set of equipment usually consists of a mixing system, aggregate supply system, powder storage system, liquid storage metering system, powder metering system, control system, and external supporting equipment.
The specification size of the mixing station is divided by its theoretical production capacity per hour. Currently, common mixing station specifications in China include HZS25, HZS35, HZS50, HZS60, HZS75, HZS90, HZS120, HZS180, HZS200, HZS240, HZS270, and other series.
In the HZS series, the letter H represents concrete, Z represents mixing station, and S represents double horizontal forced mixing station main engine. The number indicates the production capacity per hour. For example, HZS120 refers to a concrete mixing station with a production capacity of 120 cubic meters per hour.
As the core hub of concrete production, mixing stations are widely used in infrastructure construction projects such as buildings, roads, ports, docks, and airports. Their performance and configuration directly affect project quality and efficiency.

Zenxon Heavy Industry, as a leader in the construction machinery industry, understands that each mixing station carries different missions and expectations. Today, let us understand the different classifications of mixing stations from multiple dimensions and see which type of mixing station is suitable for your project.
1. Classification by structure type
Fixed mixing station: This refers to the mixing station equipment built and rooted at the construction site, providing stable support for long-term operations. Its design focuses on durability and efficiency, with specifications usually being HZS90, HZS120, HZS180, HZS200, HZS240, HZS270, etc., suitable for large, long-term projects, maximizing production potential.
Mobile mixing station: Flexible and variable, moving as needed. Mobile mixing stations are generally towed by a trailer unit, with good mobility. Their detachable and easy-to-transport characteristics allow for rapid deployment to the required project site, making construction no longer limited by geography. They are generally used for various small to medium-sized temporary construction projects.
2. Classification by Applications
Commercial mixing station: Designed specifically for the production of commercial concrete, providing various grades of high-quality concrete products to the market. Therefore, the equipment configuration of commercial mixing stations is relatively comprehensive to meet the different needs of customers. They are usually located in areas with convenient transportation, have large storage capacity, and efficient distribution systems, serving a wide range of construction markets. The design requirements for mixing stations need to be efficient, economical, and meet environmental protection requirements.
Engineering station: Directly serves specific engineering projects, customized according to project needs, with relatively simple configurations to meet the requirements of their own projects. They pay more attention to close cooperation with the construction site, ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of concrete supply.
3. Classification by process layout
Single-stage mixing station: Its characteristic is the use of a centralized lifting system, which lifts raw materials such as sand, gravel, and cement to the top storage bin of the mixing station at once. The production process follows a top-down principle, with each material accurately measured and then falling layer by layer, ultimately completing mixing and discharging at the bottom layer. This design is commonly seen in mixing tower forms. The advantage of a single-stage mixing station is its high mixing efficiency, but correspondingly, its construction process is complex, and if relocation is needed later, it is relatively inconvenient, and the initial investment cost is high.
Two-stage mixing station: Adopts a more flexible aggregate handling method. First, the aggregates are weighed, and then the weighed aggregates are lifted to the mixer for mixing. Although this design increases the footprint of the mixing station and slightly reduces mixing efficiency compared to a single-stage mixing station, it has advantages such as easy disassembly, low manufacturing costs, and easy installation, making it more widely used in practical applications.
4. Classification by weighing method
Independent weighing: Each type of material is separately equipped with a weighing unit, ensuring that each material is accurately weighed before being sent into the mixer for mixing one by one. This weighing method is known for its high precision, significantly improving the accuracy of concrete proportions. Its design structure is relatively complex, and the cost is higher, mostly used in large mixing station projects.
Cumulative weighing: All aggregates are added to a unified hopper at once, simplifying the operation process. However, this method is prone to cumulative errors due to the mixing of various materials, adversely affecting the quality of the final concrete product. Especially when the number of batching bins increases, the risk of cumulative errors also increases. The advantage of cumulative weighing is its relatively simple structural design and low equipment cost, commonly used in small to medium-sized mixing station projects.
5. Classification by the number of mixing machines
Single-machine mixing station: Each mixing station is equipped with one mixing machine, with only one production line, generally having one or two storage bins, focusing on a single production task.
Double-machine mixing station: This has two mixing machines, with different machines configured with different independent discharge ports. Its production capacity is twice that of a single machine station of the same specification, with higher production efficiency and stable production operation, suitable for a wide range of applications.
The above is a summary of common concrete mixing station models and classifications. If you need to know which model of mixing station is suitable for your company's engineering project, or consult about the configuration and Price details of different models of concrete mixing stations, you can call the service hotline: 400-186-0868. Zenxon Heavy Industry is on standby 24 hours a day, and our professional technical team is here to ensure the safety of your mixing station.
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