How to Deal with Dried Cement in a Cement Tanker?
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Here are the methods to deal with dried cement in a cement tanker: Method 1: 1. Prepare an emergency drive hose, turn off the faulty commercial concrete mixer truck, and remove the high-pressure oil pipe joint on the hydraulic motor. 2. Turn off the rescue vehicle, remove its high-pressure oil pipe from the hydraulic motor, and connect it to the corresponding joint on the faulty vehicle using the emergency drive hose. 3. Start the rescue vehicle, move its control handle to the discharge position, and the commercial concrete inside the faulty vehicle will be discharged. 4. After the emergency drive is completed, remove the drive hose and restore both vehicles to their original state. Method 2: 1. Place wooden wedges between the support rollers and the raceway to control the rotation of the mixing drum, ensuring safety. 2. Turn off the engine, loosen one high-pressure oil pipe of the hydraulic motor, allowing the mixing drum to rotate freely. Control the rotation of the mixing drum to position the maintenance hole at the bottom, then open the maintenance hole and clean out the commercial concrete inside the drum.
Oh, it's a real headache when the cement in a cement mixer truck dries up. I used to drive one of these, and once I forgot to keep it mixing—the cement hardened into chunks. What I did was first spray water over it with a hose to soak it for half a day or even a full day, and the cement would gradually soften. After softening, I used a shovel or a high-pressure water gun to wash it out, which worked fairly well. But you have to be patient—hitting it hard might damage the tank. It's best to wear goggles and a mask before handling it, as cement dust is bad for your lungs if inhaled. When driving normally, remember to rotate the mixing drum regularly and avoid leaving it idle for too long to prevent hardening. If the situation is serious, it's safer to call in professionals to handle it.
