What is the Difference Between Cement / Concrete Mixers and Mortar Mixers?
Contractors know the
importance of using the right tools for the job. While mortar and cement /
concrete may have similar ingredients, using the wrong type of mixer can be
disastrous for both your job and equipment.
Mortar VS. Cement /
Concrete

While the term “cement” is
often used as another term for “concrete”, cement is actually a key ingredient
in concrete, along with sand, gravel and pieces of stone.
Mortar has many of the same ingredients as concrete
including sand and gravel. However, mortar has a higher water content, giving
it a thicker consistency. It works well as a “glue” for bonding materials like
brickwork or stone together.
Mortar Mixers

While they work well for
mortar mixtures, they should NEVER
be used for cement / concrete mixtures. A much courser mixture like concrete
causes wear on the rubber strips and pieces of rock or gravel can clog the
paddle.
Cement / Concrete mixers

These types of mixers are
ideal for mixes containing larger fragments like cement / concrete but are less
effective for “smoother” mixtures like mortar.
If you have any questions about the difference between
cement and concrete
mixers or you would like more information about which piece of equipment is
right for your job, call Durante Rentals at (718) 697-6969 or chat with us live
at duranterentals.com
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