What Is a Dry Mix Concrete Plant？

A dry mix concrete plant (also called a dry mix batching plant or dry concrete batching plant) is a batching plant without a central concrete mixer. A dry concrete batching plant measures sand, gravel, cement, and additives separately, and loads them into a truck mixer in their dry state. The truck then adds water based on the required mix ratio and completes all mixing while traveling to the job site.

The DASWELL dry mix concrete plant delivers fast batching, low maintenance, and flexible production across different concrete grades, making it ideal for high-productivity, long-distance delivery projects.

It is ideal for:

• Large concrete supply projects
• Long-distance transportation
• Regions with hot weather
• Contractors who want simple equipment and fast installation

How a Dry Concrete Batching Plant Works – Complete Working Process Explained

The working process of a dry mix concrete plant is simple, reliable, and highly efficient. The complete workflow includes:

Step 1: Aggregate Feeding
Aggregates are delivered to the batching machine through a loader or belt conveyor. Bins can be customised according to the number of aggregates.

Step 2: Aggregate Batching
The batching machine uses high-precision weighing sensors to measure each raw material. Independent weighing ensures stable quality and accurate proportions.

Step 3: Cement and Additive Weighing
Cement is stored in welded silos. A sealed screw conveyor transfers cement to the weighing hopper, while additives are measured with a separate scale.

Step 4: Dry Material Discharge
All dry materials are discharged into the truck mixer through the discharge hopper. Dust-collecting systems can be added to maintain a clean environment.

Step 5: Adding Water to the Truck
Water is added during transportation according to the preset formula. This offers better flexibility for different concrete strengths.

Step 6: Final Mixing in the Truck
The truck drum rotates to complete mixing before arriving at the site. The result is high-quality concrete with uniform consistency.

This workflow makes the dry mix concrete plant one of the most efficient and economical solutions for concrete supply.

Two Types of DASWELL dry mix batching plant

Advantages of DASWELL dry mix concrete batching plant

1. Efficient Batching for Centralized Concrete Supply

The DASWELL dry mix concrete batching plant eliminates the central mixer and focuses on accurate weighing and batching of aggregates, cement, and additives.
Materials are discharged directly into truck mixers, enabling fast batching cycles and making the system especially suitable for centralized concrete supply serving multiple construction sites.

2. Lower Energy Consumption and Operating Cost

Without a mixer motor or mixing drive system, the dry mix batching plant requires significantly less electrical power compared with wet mix plants.
This results in reduced daily energy consumption and lower long-term operating costs, particularly for high-output commercial concrete operations.

3. Simplified Structure with Reduced Maintenance

As no central mixing unit is installed, the dry mix concrete plant contains fewer mechanical components and wearing parts.
Routine cleaning and maintenance work are minimized, helping reduce downtime and extend the service life of the equipment.

4. Cost-Effective Investment for Commercial Concrete Projects

Compared with wet mix batching plants, dry mix systems require a lower initial equipment investment.
Their simplified design, reduced maintenance demand, and lower energy usage make them an economical entry solution for contractors entering the commercial concrete market or operating in cost-sensitive regions.

5. High-Precision Weighing for Stable Concrete Quality

With batching accuracy within ±1%, the dry concrete batching plant ensures precise control of material proportions.
Although final mixing is completed inside the truck mixer, consistent batching accuracy helps maintain reliable concrete quality during continuous and high-volume production.

6. Extended Material Viability Before Final Mixing

Since no water is added during the batching process, dry mix materials avoid early hydration and premature setting.
This provides a longer and more controllable time window before final mixing, which is particularly beneficial for long-distance transportation and flexible delivery scheduling.

7. Reduced Environmental Impact at Job Sites

By eliminating wet mixing at the batching plant, dry mix systems significantly reduce wastewater and slurry generation.
This simplifies environmental management and supports compliance with local environmental and sustainability regulations.

8. Suitable for Special Concrete Mix Designs

Dry mix batching plants can be used for special concrete types such as self-compacting concrete and high-performance concrete, provided that appropriate mix designs and adequate truck mixer performance are applied.
This offers flexibility for producing diversified concrete products.

9. Ideal for Long-Distance and Remote Concrete Delivery

Water addition and final mixing are performed inside the truck mixer during transportation. This prevents early setting of materials and makes the dry mix concrete plant especially suitable for long-haul delivery and remote construction sites.

10. Modular Design, Fast Installation, and Automated Control

The modular plant structure allows quick installation, relocation, and future capacity expansion.
Equipped with PLC control systems and high-quality electrical components, the batching plant dry mix delivers stable, fully automated operation and long-term reliability.

Components of a DASWELL batching plant dry mix

Each dry mix concrete batching plant consists of:

All key components use branded electrical parts to guarantee stability and high accuracy.

Applications of Dry Mix Concrete Plant– Ideal Use Cases & Project Types

DASWELL dry concrete batching plant Price

Why Choose DASWELL Dry Mix Concrete Plant?– Brand Strength & Competitive Advantages

DASWELL provides complete solutions for dry mix concrete plant production, including design, manufacturing, installation, and after-sales support.

Contact DASWELL today and let us be your partner in building a more efficient future.