The Patented BUDDY MIXER System and “Dynamic Mixing”

 

At Buddy Mixers, we’re proud of our slogan “The mix you want...at the speed you need!”

 

How do we do it?  Simply put, we have worked hard to create an innovative design technology that attacks your mix in a new and efficient way called “Dynamic Mixing”.

 

A primary limitation of conventional mixers is that they utilize a repeated tumbling action. But simply tumbling a mix over and over really doesn’t “work” the mix.  You’ll need to run your mixer a lot longer to get a reasonably blended product.

 

A second major limitation of the conventional mixer is the drum design: the front side of the drum where the pour spout is located is curved and the backside is flat.  This “uncurved area” creates a place where mortar tends to “hide”…beyond the reach of paddles.  This area is what we call the “dead zone”.  It stands to reason if a mixer has 30% less contact with the mortar, you’ll need to run the mixer longer or accept a mix that is not optimally blended.

 

At Buddy Mixers, we have overcome the limitations of “tumbling” and the “FLAT-BACK” drum.

 

To improve upon the limitations of simple tumbling, Buddy Mixers has created the unique “Dynamic Mixing System”.

 

 “DYNAMIC MIXING” WITH THE UNIQUE BUDDY PADDLE DESIGN PRODUCES “COMPLETE BATCH ROTATION”.

First, four 15” wide paddles with radius edges that perfectly match the drum’s profile apply “ROTATIONAL PRESSURE” to the outer core of the entire batch…At the same time, two PUSHER PADDLES, working in concert with two VENTURI-MID PADDLES and two END-WIPER PADDLES apply additional “LATERAL PRESSURE” to the inner core of the rotating batch.  

    By placing this paddle configuration inside the symmetrically shaped drum, the level of entrained air is significantly increased and the complete 2-Bag Batch is produced in 30% less mixing time.

 

 THIS IS THE HEART OF “DYNAMIC MIXING”

 

The main benefits of Entrained Air are:

 

1.      Lower Mix Temperature: increases the “board-life” of the mortar and allows more time before the placed brick or block must be tooled.

2.      Improved Spreadability: because of the increased number of microscopic air bubbles which act like tiny ball-bearings, the mix actually spreads easier, smoother, and is more creamy.

 

SECOND:  The shape of the drum: unlike other mortar mixers, Buddy Mixers have curved the back of their drum as well as the front.

 

This symmetrical design successfully eliminates the “dead zone” which increases the time the mortar is in contact with the paddle system by 30%.

 

IDEAL BATCH PREPARATION SEQUENCE: WHILE THE MIXER IS RUNNING…

                                        1. ADD TOTAL AMOUNT OF WATER…5 GALLONS OF WATER  PER BAG OF MORTAR MIX

                                        2. ADD THE DESIRED AMOUNT OF BAGS OF MORTAR

                                        3. ADD THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF SAND…FOUR- FIVE GALLON PAILS FILLED TO THE TOP PER BAG

 

THE BATCH DESCRIPTIONS: STANDARD MORTAR MIX…3 PARTS SAND TO 1 PART CEMENT…

THE 2 BAG BATCH… 2 BAGS OF MORTAR MIX, 6 CUBIC FT OF SAND, AND 10-12 GALLONS OF WATER

THE 3 BAG BATCH… 3 BAGS OF MORTAR MIX, 9 CUBIC FT OF SAND, AND 15-18 GALLONS OF WATER

THE 4 BAG BATCH… 4 BAGS OF MORTAR MIX, 12 CUBIC FT OF SAND, AND 20-24 GALLONS OF WATER

NOTE: 3 CUBIC FT. OF SAND EQUAL FOUR – 5 GALLON PAILS FILLED TO THE TOP WITH SAND

 

                   

                                   Thank you for reading about the Buddy Mixer and “Dynamic Mixing”