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MIXER TRUCK: ENHANCING THE TECHNOLOGY

Andrs Moreno1.
Universidad de Fuerzas Armadas ESPE Department of Energy Sciences and Mechanics, Quijano y Ordoez and Marques of Maenza S/N Latacunga,
Ecuador
e mail: andressebas22@hotmil.com.

Abstract
This paper presents an investigation that seeks to
determine the improvements that have been made in the
mixer truck, which carries just the improvement in the
mix of rhythms, spirals and wear protective strips are
made from high-strength steel for long life, also take
into account such aspects as: staircase with wide access
platform that enables work to be carried out safely in the
back of the upper section of the vehicle, unless smooth
surfaces and edges to ensure a quick and easy cleaning

2. 3. Wear protection.
All components Liebherr truck mixers susceptible to
increased wear are equipped with extra wear
protection. The service life of these components
increases significantly.

Keywords:
Trucks, wear surfaces mixers

INTRODUCTION
Figure 1: 3D drawing drum
Throughout the development of the new features of
the mixer truck it is mainly focused on safety, 3. PROFITABLE FOR STATE CONTROL ARTS
quality, ease of operation and maintenance and of ECONOMY.
course in economic efficiency. What's New:
3.1. REDUCED FUEL CONSUMPTION.
2. ECONOMY DUE TO LONGER LIFE.
2.1HIGH-QUALITY PARTS.

Diesel engine speed is controlled according to the

respective requirements by means of intelligent
electronics, ensuring considerable fuel savings. This
The drivetrain and hydraulics are manufactured is facilitated through communication "CanBus"
exclusively from high quality components. This between the mixer control and the vehicle.
ensures reserves torque and long life
3.2. DRUM LIFE EXTENDED.
2.2. LH QUALITY STEEL
Furthermore, the lifetime of the battery is also
Special steel with extremely difficult nitrides increased by restricting unnecessary rotations of the
carbon, titanium is used by Liebherr for the drum (Constant Speed-Drive). There is a soft stop
manufacture of the mixing drum, ensuring and soft start function reduces forces to the drive
protection against wear due to the composition of train or chassis, thereby minimizing the risk of
high-grade steel (nitrides carbon titanium have a damage and the need for repairs.
hardness of approx. 3200 HV). LH 37 steel was
developed especially for this application in 3.3. COMFORT DURING OPERATION.
cooperation with steelmakers known.
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The operator is free to carry out their work

intuitively, so you can devote your attention to the
work. The drum can be stopped smoothly and
easily by pressing the button on top of the joystick.
Pressing the button again the memory function is
activated. If you hold the button for a few seconds
during discharge, the drum is automatically
reversed half of a full rotation

5.2. SUBFRAME.
More than 180 different mixer sub-frames are
designed for the multitude of chassis designs and
types. Not only are these sub-racks manufactured
with absolute precision, but also ensure optimal
weight distribution over the axles

5.3. PERFECT COORDINATION WITH CHASSIS.

3. 4. DRIVE TRAIN FOR IMPROVED DRUM
UNIT
Each truck mixer Liebherr body has been designed in
close cooperation with truck manufacturers to ensure
This ensures high torque reserves and greater perfect coordination with the respective chassis.
durability. Only high-quality components from Moreover, Liebherr was the first manufacturer of
reputable manufacturers installed. The mixer truck mixers certified in accordance with ISO 9001
subframe is manufactured from the same steel as
the chassis, ensuring consistent properties for both
frames. mixer body and chassis are perfectly
coordinated with each other, with special attention
to the construction site applications.
3.5. IMPROVEMENT OF COMFORT WITH
MINIMUM FUEL

Figure 2: Frame

With innovative and fuel battery control

"Litronic-EMC" on request. An ergonomic hand 6. SECURITY
lever operated single button control for easy 6.1. SAFE DRIVING
operation.
The low center of gravity improves stability while
driving on the road and off the road. The rollers on
4. OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE DAILY
the whole ensure optimum support of the battery,
4.1. REDUCED DIRT
especially when driving off-road.
Designers design focused and less smooth edges
during the design phase from the transportation 6.2. SAFE HANDLING
surfaces. Moreover, there are a multitude of options
available, such as decks or second drip ring to A large staircase with wide access platform designed
minimize dirt. This ensures considerable savings in in accordance with the respective legal guidelines, is
extremely beneficial to the operator during the daily
time and costs during daily operation.
operation.
5. TECHNOLOGY AND HIGH QUALITY.
6.3.SEGURIDAD DURING MAINTENANCE
5.1. CAREFULLY DESIGNED DETAILS
For inspection, the drum can be securely fixed with a
A multitude of details, for example, the design of safety drum locking.
the connecting elements between the chassis and
IMPROVED
SAFETY
THROUGH
body, this allows a certain dynamic and prevents 6.4.
LITRONIC- EMC (OPTIONAL)
cracking during operation in rough terrain.
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This system will help us to operator safety as it is

an alternative operation which consists of an
automatic control which allows the operator to
control and turning off of it without having to go to
the main machine control. The operating unit in the
rear of the vehicle can be locked to prevent
actuation by unauthorized personnel.

8. CONCLUSIONS
With new technologies that have the mixer trucks
using ramps plastic extension improves handling and
reduces weight by 50%.
In the new drum mixer trucks can be stopped
smoothly and easily by pressing the button on the top
of the joystick.
An outer foil cover may be mounted on the rear
pedestal drum to effectively prevent dirt and caking
during loading and unloading.

Figure 3: Alternative Control

7.1. DESIGN LIGHT.
The truck has a lightweight design for countries
where axle load restrictions are in effect.
Considerable reductions in weight can be achieved
with certain design features and the use of lighter,
such as plastic or aluminum material. A lighter
chassis can also offer additional advantages of
weight. For example, 8 cubic meters of concrete
can be legally transported 4-axis mixing truck in a
permissible total weight of 32 tons (depending on
the chassis).

To prevent the water line from freezing in colder

weather conditions, a shut-off valve can be mounted
below the water tank.
9. REFERENCES
[1]. Truck Mixers. Summary. Schwing-Stetter
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[2]. Soga S. and K. Takagi, Influence of the mixing
energy on fresh concrete, Trans. Jap. Concr. 90
(2011).
[3]. LIEBHERR. Truck mixer: Improved technology.
2012.Spiral blades with thick (5 mm)

7.2. DESIGN OF LONG LIFE.

[4]. Shacman truck mixer. spanish.alibaba 2014 [5].

Long Life version is designed for particularly Cement mixing plant. Shantui http://www.janeoo.es/
difficult applications. This would be handy for
applications involving extremely abrasive, such as
crushed rock material made of LH 37 (special steel)
to ensure a longer life for the most extreme
applications to be submitted to the drum of the
mixer truck.
7.3. QUICK LOCKING SYSTEM
In the design of the mixer truck has a quick release
system which allows the chassis to be used with Andrs Moreno was born in Quito, Ecuador, is Ing
different superstructures, as a body turning, for Automotive student at the University of the Armed
example.
Forces -. ESPE Latacunga

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