20 Plastering tips As a plaster industry specialist, we are determined to make life easy for plasterers. Following on from our comprehensive guide to machinery for plastering, this blog post will advise on the tools and techniques to aid the plastering process. This blog post is the top 20 tips for DIY plasterers and plastering […]
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5 tips for correctly mixing concrete
advice for cement mixing using a forced action mixer The accuracy of a cement mix depends on the durability of concrete. Concrete is a building material which is a combination of cement, gravel and sand with water. It is vastly used in construction, so it is essential for professionals to understand the qualities of the […]
Forced action mixer hire is now available
SoRoTo pan mixers can be loaned using the GCL Products website Forced action mixers hire is highly useful in many industries. Ideal for resin bound gravel installers, plasterers, screed, concrete, mortar and much more; a pan mixer is indispensable to many professions. Our new mixer hire scheme means that a forced action mixer can be […]
Types of portable mixer
Benefits and uses of portable mixing equipment Portable industrial mixers are machines that blend, emulsify, homogenise or otherwise mix material into a single substance. Industrial mixers thoroughly combine virtually any solid or liquid that is necessary to form a final product. They are used in many industries during the manufacturing process. Over the last 100 […]
Forced action mixer: a guide to mixing resin
View SoRoTo Range Five steps for installing resin bound gravel using a forced action mixer Forced action mixers are most popular with resin bound installers as it allows the mixing to take place quickly and delivers a consistent mix. Using a pan mixer for mixing resinĀ allows individuals to save time, reduces costs and can […]
5 steps to make mortar or concrete
View Forced Action Mixers a guide to mixing cement to make mortar or concrete Cement is a material that can be utilised to bind other components together to make robust building materials – notably concrete and mortar. Cement is a powder that is only used as part of other mixes. It is mostly composed of […]
Top 10 facts about plastering
View forced action mixers 10 great facts about plastering Plastering is the process of coating the interior walls and ceilings of a building. Most renders are made up of sand, water, cement and lime – and mixed together using a forced action mixer. It is an age-old tradition that has been around for centuries – […]
200L restores heritage buildings and mixing pride
View forced action mixers The new mixer restoring old buildings The SoRoTo 200L is a large and efficient mixer that is ideal for larger projects. It is built for work on the most rigorous of sites and is made to withstand the toughest of conditions. It’s durable design was one of the reasons it was […]
7 things you can manufacture using a forced action mixer
View SoRoTo Forced Action Mixers Forced action mixers are versatile for a range of applications SoRoTo forced action mixers are made to the highest quality so that they can handle use for multiple applications in the toughest of environments. Many UK contractors and tradespeople are dependent on forced action mixers in order to do their […]
The difference between plaster and render
Browse Forced Action Mixers What is the difference between Plastering and rendering? Plaster and render may feature similar practices that many people outside the trade struggle to distinguish between them. Fundamentally, two main differences lie in their composition. Whilst both are composed primarily of cement, sand, water and lime gypsum, render has a much heavier […]