Mixer_payback_calculation

							              MIXER PAYBACK CALCULATION
When replacing an older type concrete mixer, the substantial saving in cement can pay for
the new mixer in months. Here's how to justify it:

Enter your own estimates in the yellow zones of the left hand column.

   Saving due to more efficient use of cement                Your estimates           Results
                       Concrete production, cu yd per day            100
                     lb of cement used, per yd of concrete           650
                           Calculated usage per day, tons                              32.5
                        Calculated usage per month, tons                               677
                                  Cost of cement, per ton $           110.00
                                Cost of cement per month                          $      74,479
    Esimated % saving by better mixing action (if present
    mixer is spiral blade - 20%, slow type pan mixer, 15%            15%
                           Saving in cement, per month                            $      11,172

         Saving due to faster production:
                       number of men in production team              10
                      number of hours saved at day's end              2
                        Total man hours saved per month                                417
                Average pay per hour, plus fringe benefits $              20.00
            Saving per month from reduction of hours                              $       8,333
                                   Total saving per month                         $      19,505
        Cost of replacement mixer, twin shaft or planetary                        $    125,000
                          Payback period, months                                       6.4

A payback period of 2 years or less is an investment opportunity.
A payback period of 12 months or less suggests immediate action to cut losses.


                           This calculator is for estimating only.
                Contact us today for a detailed quote.



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