Concrete Mixer Truck Cleaning FAQs
What is a Ready Jet?
The patented Ready Jet is a robotic concrete removal system designed specifically
for removing hardened concrete from the inside of ready mixed trucks.
What pressure is used to clean the mixer drum?
The system operates at a maximum operating pressure of 20,000 psi, with a water
flow rate of up to 26 gpm.
Does the system use special chemicals to remove the concrete?
Only clean water is required. No chemicals are added.
What if we don’t have a source of very clean water?
Dual water filtration is provided on board including, one 25 micron and one
5 micron high capacity water filters.
How much concrete can be removed using the Ready-Jet?
The Ready Jet is most effective when utilized as part of a preventative maintenance
program. The system is designed to clean each truck more often, typically when the weight of the
"dead concrete" reaches between 1000 to 2000 pounds. The machine has removed as much as 6000 pounds
of dead concrete in 90 minutes.
Can mixer trucks wash out on site?
This practice is usually not allowed in many countries. In the past transit mixers had
a place to wash their drums out at the job site before returning to the plant for another load. Due
to more environmentally sensitive regulations this practice is usually banned. If so the trucks are
returning to the plant with mix in the drum. Obviously this will begin to set up especially if there
is heat and/or heavy traffic in the area, leading to faster and a heavier build-up of concrete.
How are mixer trucks cleaned today?
Typically mixer trucks are cleaned manually by placing a human being inside the mixer
drum with a chipping hammer. This puts that person at extreme risk of death due to falling pieces
of concrete and extreme exposure to silica dust, a known carcinogen.
What safety regulations are in place for putting a man in the drum?
Please see www.ready-jet.com for
information on silica. This is a big issue in many countries. Also, at 30+ degrees celsius a man can
only work in a drum for about 15 minutes. This really slows the cleaning process. In very warm climates,
it can take days to clean a drum during the summer.
Most trucks rear discharge (typical), but can it clean front discharge drums?
The Ready Jet will clean either one.
What fuel source do we need for this machine?
The unit comes with a diesel engine and consumes 14 to 15 gallons of diesel fuel per
hour while operating at maximum RPM. A 130 gallon fuel tank is included.