SoRoTo mixers are perfect for a variety of applications
Each SoRoTo mixer has been meticulously designed and manufactured to the highest quality to ensure they can produce quick and efficient mixes for a wide range of applications whilst being able to handle life in even the toughest of working environments.
Many contractors and tradespeople worldwide trust SoRoTo pan mixers to help complete their projects in a wide range of industries.
In this blog post we will be looking closer at 7 materials that our mixers can be and are continuously used for:
7 things you can mix using a forced action mixer
The beauty of an action mixer is that it can mix everything that other mixers can – and more.
The pan mixers are used for creating a homogenous mix. It is recommended for mixing a wide range of materials – and is an essential for the housing and construction industry.
Resin bound gravel mixer
SoRoTo resin bound mixers are the only choice when it comes to mixing resin bound gravel.
The popularity of resin bound surfacing has skyrocketed in the past 10 years and doesn’t seem to be slowing at all! This material is typically used to create strong, permeable & attractive driveways, pathways, patios and steps.
This innovative material is created by mixing together an expertly formulated polyurethane-based resin binder with washed and kiln-dried decorative aggregates (44 colours available) in a SoRoTo resin mixer.
These are the recommended mixing steps for resin bound:
- Place one 25kg bag of aggregates (2-5mm) and one 25kg bag of 1-3mm aggregates into the mixer.
- Part A and part B of the resin binder need to be mixed together, then poured into to the mixer.
- Add your final two 25kg bags of 2-5mm aggregates into the mix.
- Towards the end, add C52 sand and ensure it has been evenly distributed throughout the mix.
- Once all of the material has been suitably mixed and is evenly coated, empty the resin bound gravel into a wheelbarrow via the easy-access discharge chute.
- Turn off the mixer and ensure all of the material has been scraped out of the bottom of the mixer.
- Begin laying the resin bound surface and prepare for the next batch of mixing.
SoRoTo mixers are strong, durable and have been designed for ease of use. The expert team at SoRoTo ensure you are provided with a quick mix and consistent results each and every time you use one of our mixers.
Plaster mixer
Plaster can be easily mixed using a SoRoTo plaster mixer to produce a smooth, consistent mix. Created using a mix of water and dry plaster, you can follow our step-by-step guide to plaster.
By choosing one of our electric mixers helps to reduce your mixing time compared to traditional plaster mixers and as always, ensures it is a consistent mix which can be easily deposited and applied to different backgrounds.
Our mixers are chosen by professional plasterers thanks to their mixing ability and size. Able to fit through doorways, our lightweight and portable machines are built to be taken to where they are needed.
Concrete mixer
Our SoRoTo pan mixers are a popular choice when it comes to mixing concrete and very similar materials, an example being Green&Blue UK using a SoRoTo mixer to create a whole host of eco-friendly products for the garden and construction industry.
For mixing concrete a powerful mixer is required which is reliant on a high-quality motor and gears to produce the force to move the mixer blades through potentially tough product.
SoRoTo mixers are often more suitable for mixing concrete over regular cement mixers as the four mixer arms ensure all of the material is reached and mixed instead of relying on gravity which is the case with tumble mixers.
Mortar mixer
Mortar is used to bind building blocks such as stones, bricks and concrete masonry units. Created by mixing together, sand, a cement binder and water, this material sets to create an incredibly hard and durable substance.
As with concrete and screed, many professionals opt for one of our mortar mixers as it produces a high-quality mix each time to ensure they are working with the same density material for an entire project.
upright mixer for dry mixes (including paint)
A SoRoTo upright mixer can be used to create a paint mix in large quantities, ensuring a quality mix with a smooth consistency. Paint is of course incredibly versatile and can be applied to paper, pots, walls, ceilings and more.
Using a paint mixer to create a paint mix allows the user to create huge quantities of the paint whilst receiving a high quality material ready to be applied immediately to walls.
Render mixer
Rendering is the process of applying of a cement-like substance to walls in order to create a textured or smooth surface. Our render mixers are ideal for this as they produce consistent results when mixing together the required sand, water, cement and lime.
A standard ratio used in creating this is 6 part sand, 1 part cement and 1 part lime (6:1:1). Any kind of cement can be used, however the sand should have a fine texture and be free from impurities.
All Division Building Ltd said: “It is crucial not to use more than one part lime to one part cement, as the lime needs cement to assist it in setting. The right of lime makes the mix creamy and elastic. Lime makes the render self-rendering and self-curing. Thus, if building moves as a result of contraction and expansion, the render will move with it slightly, preventing cracking. Where cracking does occur, the lime could re-calcify in the crack a little.”
Read more on preparing a mix for rendering using a SoRoTo mixer here.
Screed mixer
Screed is a thin layer of material that is situated on top of a concrete subfloor which consists of cement and sharp sand. In situations where a more industrial version is required, coarse aggregates can be added to create a thicker finish layer.
The difference between screed and concrete is the function – concrete is used for strength whereas screed is used as a decorative or protective finish floors as a top layer. Both materials are made from a mix of aggregates, cement and water, but concrete has a coarser consistency, with screeds using fine aggregates to aid its appearance as a finishing layer.
As with concrete, our SoRoTo screed mixers are prefect for efficiently combining all of the ingredients to produce a high quality material ready to lay and level off in your required area.
The SoRoTo mixer range
There are a number machines available with capacities ranging from 40 litres to 300 litres – all of which are suitable for mixing a wide range of materials in a number of settings.
The 40L is designed to be a super portable mixer for contractors who need a small but mighty machine. They are able to mix up to 95kg of materials and is ideal for plaster, concrete, render and mortar. It is narrow and light and easy to get it to where it is needed.
The 80L is designed for those who are carrying out larger repairs on erecting new buildings. It is designed for mixing concrete, liquid screed, mortar, lime mortar, wet pour rubber crumb or self-levelling epoxies.
The 100L is ideally suited for contractors who have a requirement for mixing larger amounts (up to 240kg) of materials. This mixer is the most popular for most resin bound installers as it is able to hold an industry standard 4 bag mix. It is also ideal for mortar, render, lime putty, plaster, screed and concrete.
The 120L is perfect for mixing any job from resin bound gravel to wet pour rubber, liquid concrete and lime putty.
The 200L is unlike other large pan mixers – it is a large machine with a huge capacity but can still be easily transported and used on slanted and hard to reach areas due to its lightweight frame and adjustable legs.
The 300L is one of the largest mixers on the market today. With the ability to mix up to 650kg of mixture, it allows the user to prepare vast quantities of material ready to lay in as little as 5 minutes.
Summary
SoRoTo forced action mixers are designed to be used for an incredibly wide range of mixing tasks across a whole host of different industries. The four different mixer arms ensure all of the mixer pan is reached and that no material is left unmixed leading to better and more consistent mixing results.
Plus, almost each mixer has the ability to be transported by a single individual and used in almost any location. Designed with longevity in mind, SoRoTo machines are able to withstand even the toughest environments that machinery can possibly face on site.
To find out more information click here to view the SoRoTo mixer range or call us on 01246 418144.