IS 5892 : 2004 Concrete Transit Mixers - Specification

1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers inclined axis, rotary drum typeconcrete transit mixers, driven by power take-off from (he mobilevehicle's engine itself or through a separate engine for mixingand/or agitation of concrete during transit. Agitation, mixing anddischarge of concrete is obtained by the screwing and liftingeffect of the double internal drum spirals during drum rotation.

1.2 The standard defines the various terms, designations andstandard sizes of the transit mixers. It also specifies therequirements of construction, capacity, performance, accessoriesand various other features of transit mixers.

2 References

IS 2932 : 1993 Enamel, synthetic, exterior : a) undercoating, b) finishing - Specification

IS 4634 : 1991 Methods for testing performance of batch-type concrete mixers

IS 4926 : 1976 Specification for ready mixed concrete

IS 7372 : 1995 Lead-acid storage batteries for motor vehicles - Specification

IS 10262 : 1982 Recommended guidelines for concrete mix design