Automated Concrete Production Control

Automatic Concrete Batching System

Turn concrete recipes, weighing, mixing, discharge and production records into one coordinated control workflow—configured for your plant output and operating model.

✓ Recipe Repeatability

Store production recipes and coordinate dosing, mixing and discharge from one control sequence.

✓ Production Visibility

Review live equipment state, batching values, alarms and production records from the HMI.

✓ Weighing Compensation

Support automatic correction and configurable tolerances for controlled material dosing.

✓ Operating Permissions

Separate production, calibration and management actions through user-level controls.

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25–300 m³/h

verified output range

Recipe Control

stored production formulas

PLC + HMI

coordinated operation

Data Records

production visibility

Operational Decision

Where Does Manual Production Control Cost You Consistency?

An automatic batching system is valuable when it removes avoidable variation and makes plant status easier to understand—not merely when it replaces a pushbutton.

1

Recipe Repeatability

Store production recipes and coordinate dosing, mixing and discharge from one control sequence.

2

Production Visibility

Review live equipment state, batching values, alarms and production records from the HMI.

3

Weighing Compensation

Support automatic correction and configurable tolerances for controlled material dosing.

4

Operating Permissions

Separate production, calibration and management actions through user-level controls.

Automation Configuration Selector

Choose the Control Depth Around Plant Output and Management Needs

Select an operating scale to compare the recommended automation priorities. Final hardware and interfaces are confirmed against the complete equipment list.

Compact Automation

Control More Production With a Smaller Operating Team

Designed for compact, mobile and project plants where simple recipe management, clear alarms and dependable automatic sequencing matter more than enterprise-level dispatch complexity.

REQUEST SMALL-SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Recommended Control Scope

Automatic aggregate, powder, water and admixture dosing; recipe storage; batch records; calibration; manual override; basic alarm diagnosis.

Commercial Automation

Coordinate Output, Accuracy and Dispatch Pressure

For commercial ready-mix and major project plants that need faster cycles, production-order control, moisture adjustment, operator permissions and clearer downtime diagnosis.

REQUEST MEDIUM-SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Recommended Control Scope

High-speed PLC, animated HMI, order allocation, moisture correction, weighing compensation, report printing, fault-point display and remote technical support readiness.

High-Output Automation

Manage Multiple Production Systems as One Plant

For high-output commercial bases and infrastructure supply where redundant equipment, synchronized lines, production data and tightly coordinated material flow become investment-critical.

REQUEST LARGE-SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Recommended Control Scope

Industrial computer and PLC architecture, high-speed weighing modules, multi-line coordination, cloud-ready records, user permissions, online status and project-specific interfaces.

Closed-Loop Production Logic

From Production Order to Traceable Concrete Batch

The control system coordinates recipe selection, material weighing, compensation, mixer timing, discharge permission and production records. Interlocks stop conflicting actions while manual controls remain available for commissioning and maintenance.

01 Order & Recipe

02 Material Dosing

03 Weighing Check

04 Forced Mixing

05 Discharge

06 Batch Record

Automatic concrete batching plant PLC control room with HMI monitors and electrical control cabinet

Control System Details

Automation Functions That Support Daily Concrete Production

1

PLC Sequencing

Coordinates feeders, scales, conveyors, mixer and discharge gates in the correct order.

2

HMI Visualization

Presents live equipment state, setpoints, measured values, alarms and operating prompts.

3

Automatic Compensation

Adjusts material cut-off and weighing correction according to configured production logic.

4

Moisture Adjustment

Allows sand moisture inputs to support water and aggregate corrections where sensors are specified.

5

Recipe & Order Records

Stores mix recipes and production data for repeat orders, queries and printing.

6

Fault Diagnosis

Identifies alarm locations and equipment states to shorten troubleshooting decisions.

7

Manual Override

Supports commissioning, cleaning and maintenance actions under controlled permissions.

8

Remote Support Readiness

Provides a defined interface for diagnosis and technical assistance when included in scope.

Control Architecture

What Is Included in an Automatic Concrete Batching Control System?

The final control scope is engineered around the selected mechanical plant, production responsibilities and local electrical requirements. Each layer must exchange the correct signals rather than operate as an isolated device.

1

Field Instruments

Load cells, level switches, position sensors, moisture inputs and pneumatic feedback provide production signals.

2

PLC & I/O Layer

The PLC executes sequences and interlocks while cabinet I/O connects motors, valves, gates and weighing devices.

3

HMI & Operator Station

Operators select recipes, monitor status, handle authorized manual actions and review alarms.

4

Data & Reporting

Batch records, recipe revisions, user actions and production summaries support traceable operation.

5

Motor Control

Protection devices, variable-frequency drives and emergency circuits are coordinated with the equipment list.

6

Plant Interfaces

Dispatch, laboratory, ERP or third-party interfaces are evaluated from documented communication protocols.

Project Scope Definition

Define the Automation Boundary Before Comparing Quotations

A useful proposal states which equipment, signals, software functions and site responsibilities are included. This prevents a low cabinet price from hiding missing engineering or commissioning work.

1

Buyer Provides

Target output, recipes, electrical standard, equipment list, languages and reporting expectations.

2

AGICO Engineers

I/O schedule, control philosophy, cabinet selection, HMI pages, sequence logic, interlocks and alarms.

3

Factory Verification

Cabinet inspection, wiring continuity checks, simulated I/O and sequence review where practical.

4

Site Commissioning

Signal confirmation, scale calibration, no-load and loaded trials, operator instruction and handover.

Verified Model Parameters

Automatic Concrete Batching System Technical Specifications

Use these values as an engineering starting point. Final dimensions, power, storage and control hardware depend on the selected plant structure, materials, electrical standard and project interfaces.

Parameter
25
35
50
60
75
90
120
180
240
300
Discharge height (m)
1.5–3.8
1.6–3.8
2.7–3.8
3.8
2.7–3.8
3.8
4
4
4.2
4.2
Working cycle (s)
72
72
72
60
72
60
60
60
60
60
Overall size (mm)
11693×13060×17245
12922×13000×17245
14950×17840×17245
36500×11130×20400
15950×18840×17245
51093×19100×21600
55885×20200×21600
59811×20660×23700
56000×22000×21000
57000×25000×23000
Installed capacity (kW)
50.25
75
115
105
120
145
210
260
330
370
Concrete mixer
500L
750L
1000L
1000L
1500L
1500L
2000L
3000L
4000L
5000L
Batching machine
1200L
1200L
1600L
1600L
2400L
2400L
3200L
4800L
Barn type
Barn type
Silo capacity (m³)
3.5
3.5
5
12
15
15
18
25
35–50
35–50
Air compressor
1.0-7
1.0-7
1.0-7
1.5-7
1.0-7
1.8-7
1.8-7
1.8-7
1.8-7
1.8-7
Exhaust volume (m³/min)
1.67
1.67
1.67
1.67
1.85
1.67
1.67
1.67
1.67
1.67
Exhaust pressure (MPa)
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
Motor power (kW)
2.2
2.2
5.5
7.5
11
11
15
18.5
18.5
18.5
AGICO factory workshop preparing structural and drive components for an automatic batching system

AGICO System Supply

Automation Engineered With the Complete Batching Plant

AGICO coordinates control logic with the selected mixer, aggregate bins, cement silos, screw conveyors, liquid dosing, pneumatic equipment and safety interlocks. This avoids treating the control cabinet as an isolated accessory.

I/O Definition

Map every motor, valve, sensor and limit switch before programming.

Electrical Assembly

Prepare cabinets, terminals and wiring documentation for the approved equipment scope.

Factory Testing

Verify sequences, alarms and interfaces before site commissioning where practicable.

Commissioning Support

Assist calibration, trial batches, operator training and production handover.

Supplier Capability

Why Source the Control System With the Complete AGICO Plant?

One engineering team coordinates the mechanical, electrical and software boundaries from quotation through commissioning. The commercial value is clearer responsibility for the complete production sequence—not simply a control cabinet.

1

Plant-Level Engineering

Control logic is matched to the mixer, weighing systems, transfer equipment, pneumatic actions and safety conditions.

2

Custom Electrical Standards

Voltage, frequency, component preferences, terminal conventions and documentation are confirmed for the destination market.

3

Software Configuration

HMI language, recipes, permissions, reports, alarms and project-specific interfaces are defined before delivery.

4

Manufacturing Coordination

Mechanical completion, motors, sensors and cabinet wiring are checked against one equipment and I/O list.

5

Commissioning Guidance

AGICO supports calibration, dry-cycle tests, loaded trials, operator training and production handover.

6

Lifecycle Support

Spare-parts identification, wiring documents, remote troubleshooting inputs and upgrade evaluation support future operation.

Production Evidence

Automatic Batching System Equipment in Production

These workshop views show the control, mixing, fabrication and finishing work that must be coordinated before an automatic batching system can operate as one complete production line.

Automatic concrete batching plant PLC control room with HMI monitors and electrical control cabinet

PLC & HMI Control Room

Operator interfaces, electrical cabinets and plant signals are coordinated around the approved production sequence.

AGICO pan mixer undergoing production testing for an automatic concrete batching line

Mixer Integration

Mixer timing, charging, discharge permission and safety feedback are integrated into automatic cycle control.

AGICO workshop preparing fabricated batching plant structures and drive components

Structural Fabrication

Frames, supports and drive components are prepared against the mechanical layout and equipment schedule.

AGICO enclosed coating workshop for concrete batching plant structural components

Protective Coating

Fabricated components receive project-matched surface preparation and coating before packing and delivery.

AGICO factory workshop preparing structural and drive components for an automatic batching system

Factory Assembly Preparation

Mechanical and electrical interfaces are checked together before the equipment leaves the workshop.

Installed References

Automatic Concrete Batching Plant Project References

Use these real AGICO installation photographs to compare visible plant arrangements. Final automation, storage and transfer scope is engineered for each site rather than copied from a standard package.

AGICO 120 cubic meter per hour concrete batching plant installed at a project site in Uzbekistan

UZBEKISTAN

120 m³/h Automatic Batching Plant

A project-site reference showing three cement silos, inclined aggregate transfer and a coordinated mixing structure.

AGICO 60 cubic meter per hour concrete batching plant in a cold-weather project environment in DR Congo

DR CONGO

60 m³/h Automatic Batching Plant

A compact installation reference with aggregate bins, powder storage and automatic production control.

AGICO 50 cubic meter per hour concrete batching plant installed inside a covered production facility in Russia

RUSSIA

50 m³/h Covered Batching Plant

A roofed production arrangement that protects the compact feeding, mixing and control equipment.

AGICO 180 cubic meter per hour foundation-free concrete batching plant with aggregate bins and four cement silos in Georgia

GEORGIA

180 m³/h Foundation-Free Batching Plant

A high-output project reference with four powder silos, aggregate bins and an elevated transfer route.

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Quotation Checklist

Information Needed for an Itemized Automation Proposal

1

Plant & Capacity

Plant type, mixer model, target output and single- or multi-line arrangement.

2

Materials & Recipes

Aggregate fractions, powders, liquids, admixtures, recipe count and moisture-control needs.

3

Electrical Conditions

Supply voltage, frequency, cabinet environment, preferred components and applicable standards.

4

Management Functions

User roles, reporting fields, printing, data retention and external software interfaces.

5

Delivery Boundary

Existing equipment, new equipment, field wiring responsibility, installation and commissioning scope.

6

Project Schedule

Required delivery window, site-readiness date and planned start of trial production.

Buyer FAQ

Automatic Batching System Questions Before Configuration

Potentially. The equipment condition, electrical drawings, sensor compatibility, motor control and required production functions must be audited before an upgrade scope is confirmed.

Base the decision on peak output, recipe count, order handling, weighing architecture, reporting needs, operator roles and whether one or multiple lines must be coordinated.

A controlled manual mode is normally required for commissioning, cleaning and maintenance. The permitted actions and interlocks are defined during engineering.

The system combines suitable scales and load cells with calibration, cut-off control, compensation and material-specific operating settings. Final accuracy depends on the complete mechanical and control system.

Provide target output, plant type, mixer size, material list, existing equipment scope, required recipes, electrical standard, reporting needs and preferred commissioning date.

Integration can be evaluated when complete electrical, communication and mechanical interface information is available. Compatibility must be confirmed project by project.

Configure the Control Scope

Request an Automatic Batching System Proposal for Your Plant

Send the equipment list, target output, recipes, electrical standard and production-management requirements.

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