Oshkosh Truck Subsidiary, McNeilus, Unveils Revolution FRP Composite Ready Mix Drum for Concrete Trucks

摘要

McNeilus Companies Inc., North America's leading manufacturer of concrete mixers, introduced the first FRP composite ready mix drum, appropriately named Revolution(TM), to. the U.S. ready mix concrete industry. The new, composite-material drum weighs a full 2,000 pounds less than a comparably sized steel drum, a dramatic weight savings and benefit to users.Because of its reduced weight, the Revolution mixer can carry approximately one-half cubic yard more concrete in every load, thus increasing its productivity. Less weight can offer the option of fewer axles on the drum truck which affects use of rated bridges and roads. In addition, the drum mixes more efficiently, is more durable, reduces mixer noise, and insulates the concrete load on both hot and cold days better than the. conventional steel product.