The Ultimate Guide to the SoRoTo 100L Forced Action Mixer
The SoRoTo 100 Litre Forced Action Pan Mixer is one of the most popular machines in the SoRoTo mixer range.
Ideal for mixing large quantities of materials, the SoRoTo Mixer is designed for general purpose mixing applications including resin bound, repair jobs and materials testing.
In the latest of our Product Spotlight series, we’ll look at the benefits of the SoRoTo 100L, how it is used and how it has worked in practice.
What is the SoRoTo 100L?
The SoRoTo 100L is a 100 litre forced action mixer. It is designed to withstand the toughest of environments that machinery can face on building sites.
This versatile mixer can hold resin bound loads in excess of 234kgs, which ideal for the 4x25kg bags of aggregate and 6.5kg resins that need to be mixed before laying.
It mixes materials quickly and effectively such as grouting, flooring, concrete renovation and more.
It is easy to transport and to handle. It rolls through most doors and is used on building sites throughout the world.
Where is the SoRoTo 100L used?
The forced action mixer is built with durability in mind so it is long-lasting on even the most demanding of construction sites.
With a range of capacities on the forced action mixers in our range we can suit anything from small indoor work to high volumes for large commercial projects.
Applications include:
Resin Bound Gravel: Only suitable in a forced action mixer, this solution is strong, durable, SUDs compliant and acts as an attractive surface.
Concrete: This is a mix of aggregates, sand, cement and water to create a dense construction material.
Wet Pour Rubber: A mixture of rubber granules and polyurethanes resin to create long-lasting, attractive and importantly, safe surfaces.
Liquid Screed: This is made from cement and sharp sand using a forced action mixer. It is used to level floors before laying carpet or tiles.
Epoxy Resin: This is an attractive, tough and quick drying coat. Ideal for walls and floors.
Lime Mortar: A sustainable and environmentally friendly material used for rendering.
What are the key features of the SoRoTo 100L?
The SoRoTo 100L key features include:
Mixing Capacity: The SoRoTo Forced Action Mixers are well-known for their unrivalled large mixing capacity in both litres and weight.
Loading Wheels: The loading wheels and custom-made lower bolts make loading mixer onto a truck bed much easier.
Mixing Arms: The distinctive SoRoTo mixing arms can be removed, cleaned and adjusted without tools.
Rubber Strap: The 100L is equipped with a rubber strap. This prevents the grid lid from opening when mixing and in transport.
Telescopic Legs: The legs on the mixer can be adjusted between 100-140cm depending on the model.
Gear Motor: The motor is powerful with low ampere consumption resulting in less strain on the power grid and environment.
Safety Features: Each mixer includes a host of safety features including a rubber strap, safety grid and automatic cut off.
How to setup the SoRoTo 100L
Before Use
Before starting the mixer, the telescopic legs must be positioned at the right height for draining into a bucket or wheelbarrow.
To adjust the legs, lay down the mixer so it rests on all four wheels. The legs are released and locked with the fitted lock splits/bolts.
Before connecting to the power supply
Prior to power being connected, the mixer arms must be set in place and the lid closed.
The safety grid in front of the mixer gate must be attached at all times.
Operating the mixer
To operate the Soroto Forced Action Mixer close the lid and lock it into place by using the rubber strap.
Start the mixer by pressing the green START button on the protective motor switch. Then, pour in the material to the drum and add liquid.
SoRoTo Case Study: Organic Plastering Company
The Organic Plastering Company are specialists in traditional lime plastering. This is an environmentally friendly material used for rendering.
Lime plastering is a popular choice due to its range of benefits that gives it advantage over sand and cement:
1. It is permeable and regulates humidity more effectively.
2. It will hold excess moisture from a wet or damp area before quickly releasing it as the humidity drops to reduce moisture.
3. It is flexible and will not crack as a result of seasonal changes.
4. Plaster and render should not be harder than the backing surface and lime putty is not.
The SoRoTo mixer can perform on the harshest and most demanding of work sites and this, alongside its ease of transport, are crucial reasons why Dan from Organic Plastering Company said the SoRoTo Forced Action Mixer worked for them. He said:
“This is the best mixer I have used. The mixer is very easy to man handle; one man is needed to move it in and out of the van.
“It has great mixing capacity with two good wheelbarrows full of render in each mix. The mixing action is lovely and chops up the lime putty with each. Other mixers on the market do not hold or mix as much material.”
Read the SoRoTo Forced Action Mixer at the Organic Plastering Company case study here.
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