Qingdao CO-NELE Machinery has successfully commissioned a complete concrete pipe mixing station for a Vietnamese customer specializing in drainage pipe production. The solution, built around the powerful CMP1000 planetary concrete mixer, is designed to handle dry hard concrete mixes with exceptional efficiency and uniformity, receiving positive feedback from the client.
Tailored Mixing Power for Demanding Applications
The Vietnamese production line utilizes core mold vibration technology to manufacture concrete pipes of various diameters. To meet the rigorous demands of this process, CO-NELE supplied its CMP1000 planetary concrete mixer, specifically configured for the customer’s material characteristics.
While the standard CMP1000 comes with a 37KW motor, CO-NELE engineers recommended a 45KW high-power configuration to ensure optimal performance with dry hard concrete. This power upgrade enables the mixer to generate greater shearing and thrusting forces, effectively breaking down material agglomerations and achieving 100% mixing uniformity. The result is a homogeneous concrete mix that enhances pipe density and structural integrity.
Streamlined Production Workflow
The concrete pipe mixing station operates on a fully automated workflow:
Aggregate batching → Skip hoist feeding → CMP1000 planetary mixing → Hydraulic discharge → Belt conveyor transfer → Core mold vibration forming
Fast discharge: The hydraulic multi-door system achieves discharge in as little as 23 seconds
Short cycle time: From material entry to discharge completion within 3 minutes (60-120S mixing time)
Consistent output: Uniform mix quality batch after batch
Versatile Pipe Production Capabilities
With the reliable performance of the CMP1000 planetary concrete mixer, the Vietnamese customer can now produce concrete pipes ranging from 2.2m up to 2.8m in diameter, with the capability to manufacture pipes up to 3.6m for large-scale drainage projects.
The planetary mixing action ensures that even with large aggregate sizes and low-slump concrete typical of dry hard mixes, the material maintains excellent flowability during the core mold vibration process. This directly translates to improved pipe surface finish and mechanical properties.
Customer Satisfaction Drives Success
“The decision to upgrade to the 45KW CMP1000 made a significant difference in our production quality,” commented the Vietnamese customer’s project manager. “The mixer handles our dry hard concrete formulations effortlessly, and the uniformity is consistent throughout each batch. Our pipes now meet higher quality standards, giving us a competitive advantage in the Vietnamese infrastructure market.”
This successful installation further strengthens CO-NELE’s presence in Southeast Asia and demonstrates the company’s commitment to providing customized mixing solutions for the precast concrete industry.
About CO-NELE
Qingdao CO-NELE Machinery Co., Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of planetary mixers, intensive mixers, twin shaft concrete mixer and complete mixing systems for various industries including precast concrete, refractories, and environmental protection. With over 80 countries served, CO-NELE continues to innovate in mixing technology.
