Volumetric concrete—the process wherein materials aren't mixed in a ready-mix barrel truck but, rather, mixed right on a job site from a truck with separate compartments to ensure a proper amount or mix—has been around for more than 50 years. But the regulations regarding volumetric concrete still provokes some head scratching, so Des Moines, Iowa-based volumetric mixer manufacturer Cemen Tech is trying to move volumetric beyond its traditional small batch and strict-mix concrete markets. With new web-based tools, the company is looking to help customers understand how to use volumetric concrete and stay in compliance with various department of transportation rules in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
The equipment manufacturer recently created Cemen Tech Connect, a web-based, video technical support system available to all customers using its trucks and Accu-Pour mix software. Connect provides a direct, real-time video connection for customers to field support with multi-party video calling, two-way screen annotation and content sharing capabilities and support personnel can then assist customers with troubleshooting, part identification, field evaluations and more. The company also recently launched DOTcertified.com, a website that aims to help state DOTs, municipalities, engineers, and others understand volumetric concrete mixing and how to meet the myriad DOT specifications. The site only requires a free registration to access the information.