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THE BLACK BEAR

Portable / Modular Concrete Batching Plant High-production portable batching system engineered for rapid single-truck deployment and quick setup — rated at 180–200 yd³/hr

Overview

The Black Bear is a high-production portable concrete batching plant engineered for operations that demand both output and mobility. Rated at 180–200 yd³/hr theoretical production, the Black Bear is designed to move with a single truck and deploy quickly — making it one of the most practical high-capacity portable plants available.

Built around a heavy-duty aggregate bin system with full central lubrication, a 60-ton cement silo with WAM Silotop dust collector, and a 30″ belt conveyor with a 5-port admixture discharge head, the Black Bear delivers ready-mix grade performance in a transportable, fast-setup package. All equipment is wired and tested prior to shipment.

Performance

Specification	Detail
Rated Production (Theoretical)	180–200 yd³/hr
Batching Mode (Standard)	Dry Batch (truck mixing)
Aggregate Bin Capacity	12 yd³ per bin
Cement Silo Capacity	60 tons
Cement Batcher Capacity	5 tons (sufficient for a 12 yd³ truck batch)
Transport Weight (Approx.)	55,600 lb
Travel Dimensions	65 ft length × 11 ft 8 in width × 14 ft height

Output depends on mix design, moisture, cycle time, truck cycle time, and site conditions.

Key Features

Theoretical production rate of 180–200 yd³/hr
Base unit movable with a single truck — designed for quick setup
12 yd³ scale hopper bins with 3/16″ vertical plate and 1/4″ sloped side plate construction
Central lubrication system to all bearing grease points
60-ton cement silo with WAM Silotop Zero dust collector (264 sq ft filter surface, 99.99% filtration efficiency)
5-ton cement batcher — sufficient for a full 12 yd³ truck batch
30″ belt conveyor with 5-port admixture discharge head and water inlet
3″ Badger turbine water meter with electronic scalable transmitter
10 HP water pump with complete piping to discharge head
All equipment factory-wired and tested prior to shipment

Details

Standard Configuration (What’s Included)

Aggregate System

Scale hopper bins — 12 yd³ capacity each
3/16″ plate vertical sides, 1/4″ plate sloped sides
MVE vibrator mounted
4 S-beam style load cells with summing box
Test weight hangers installed
Central lubrication system to all bearing grease points

Aggregate Transfer Conveyor

30″ belt width — CEMA B idler and return rollers
15 HP TEFC drive motor with reducer and backstop
Belt speed: 350 FPM — capacity: 650 TPH
4″ idler roller and return roller
12″ drum pulley and wing pulley
Skirt boards installed, self-cleaning blade
Discharge head includes water inlet and 5 admixture ports
Safety features: head and tail pulley guards, safety trip switch with cable along charging conveyor

Cement System

60-ton custom cement silo
Fluidizing kit — 8 aeration pads in silo cone
10″ butterfly valve or slide gate (configuration dependent) — Cast Iron Disc, Single Flange, Pneumatic Drive Actuator, 1/2″ 4-Way Double Solenoid, Closed Port
Silo level sensor indicators (High and Low)
Pressure valve included
WAM Silotop Zero dust collector — 264 sq ft filter surface, pulse-jet air cleaning, 7 polypleat filter elements, 99.99% filtration efficiency, bottom mounting flange
1× 8″ diameter screw conveyor powered by 15 HP motor drive
1-axle transport: 11R22.5 tires
5-ton cement batcher with 10″ butterfly discharge valve, pneumatic actuator, and solenoid
Proximity switch confirms gate closed position
Complete aeration system with full-size pads
MVE vibrator mounted; 4 S-beam load cells with summing box
5 HP blower for aeration

Air System

10 HP / 120-gallon air compressor with 3/4″ outlet (20 HP upgrade available)
Air system complete from compressor to all pneumatic equipment on plant
Weather-tight NEMA enclosure for main plant solenoids
Individual “Quick” cut-off on each valve for easy isolation and maintenance
All solenoid valves: Parker or Mac brand

Water System

10 HP water pump
3″ Badger turbine water meter with electronic scalable transmitter and pulse head
3″ water strainer
3″ butterfly discharge valve with pneumatic actuator and solenoid valve
Complete piping to discharge head

Electrical System

200 amp panel — 480V enclosed box
Motor starter for all motors
Main disconnect and motor starters wired to each motor
All equipment factory-wired and tested prior to shipment

Conveyors & Material Handling

Specification	Detail
Belt Width	30 inches
Conveyor Type	CEMA B
Conveyor Length	Standard transfer conveyor
Belt Speed	350 FPM
Throughput Capacity	650 TPH
Drive	15 HP TEFC motor with reducer and backstop
Discharge Head	Water inlet + 5 admixture ports

Dust Collection

Included (Standard): WAM Silotop Zero on the cement silo — 264 sq ft filter surface, pulse-jet air cleaning system, 7 polypleat filter elements, 99.99% filtration efficiency.

Optional Upgrade: Central Dust Collector (CDC) package for additional plant transfer and discharge points (quoted separately).

Transport & Portability

Specification	Detail
Axle Configuration	2-axle DOT (optional)
Travel Length	65 ft
Travel Width	11 ft 8 in
Travel Height	14 ft
Transport Weight (Approx.)	55,600 lb
Mobility	Base unit movable with one truck
Setup Design	Quick setup configuration

Standard setup requires concrete pads.

Batch Controllers

The Black Bear is compatible with leading batch control platforms. Controller options available separately:

Jonel
Command Alkon
Bachtron
Rhino

Batch controller quoted separately.

Options & Upgrades

20 HP air compressor upgrade (from standard 10 HP / 120-gallon)
2-axle DOT transport package
Batch controller (Jonel, Command Alkon, Bachtron, or Rhino)
Catwalks & handrails
Silo safety equipment (ladder + cage and/or fall arrest)
Boiler / chiller packages
Moisture considerations package
Central Dust Collector (CDC) for additional transfer/discharge points

Best For

High-production ready-mix operations requiring a portable, rapidly deployable plant
Sites that need to relocate the plant with minimal equipment (single truck)
Operations requiring integrated automatic batch control with leading controller compatibility
Projects demanding high cement batcher capacity with precise multi-admixture dosing

Technical Drawings

FAQ's

What is the theoretical production rate of the Black Bear? The Black Bear is rated at 180–200 yd³/hr under theoretical conditions. Actual output depends on mix design, moisture, truck cycle time, and site logistics.

Is the Black Bear dry batch or wet batch? The Black Bear is delivered as a Dry Batch plant standard, suitable for truck mixing applications.

How is the plant transported? The base unit is designed to move with a single truck. Travel dimensions are 65 ft × 11 ft 8 in × 14 ft, with an approximate transport weight of 55,600 lb. A 2-axle DOT package is available as an option.

What cement silo is included? A 60-ton custom cement silo is included standard, complete with WAM Silotop Zero dust collector, fluidizing kit, pressure valve, and level sensors.

Is dust collection included? Yes — the WAM Silotop Zero dust collector (99.99% filtration efficiency) is included standard on the cement silo. A CDC package for additional plant points is available as an upgrade.

What batch controllers are compatible? The Black Bear is compatible with Jonel, Command Alkon, Bachtron, and Rhino platforms. Controllers are quoted separately.

What water metering system is included? A 3″ Badger turbine water meter with electronic scalable transmitter and pulse head is included standard, paired with a 10 HP water pump and complete piping to the discharge head.

Is the electrical system pre-wired? Yes — all equipment is factory-wired and tested prior to shipment. The plant includes a 200A / 480V panel with motor starters and main disconnect wired to each motor.