TS ISO 18650-1

TS ISO 18650-1 is a terminology standard for concrete mixers that also addresses their general characteristics. It provides a common technical language for describing different mixer types and sets out a framework for the core content used in commercial specification documents.

Shared terminology for concrete mixer types

The focus of this standard is on naming the functions of concrete mixers and the required or optional components that may be part of these machines. This helps align the terms used for elements such as the mixing mechanism, feed arrangement, discharge arrangement, and auxiliary equipment. In practice, that consistency supports product catalogues, technical specifications, and procurement documents.

Scope boundaries and technical context

The standard applies to concrete mixers as defined in ISO 11375, but excludes truck mixers. That distinction matters because stationary, portable, or otherwise configured mixers are not the same technical category as mixers integrated into road vehicles. In general technical terms, concrete mixers are machines that blend cement, aggregate, water, and, where needed, admixtures to produce a uniform concrete mix.

By defining what should appear in commercial specification literature, the standard does more than standardize names; it also helps structure how a machine’s technical description is presented. For users comparing equipment, it creates a consistent basis for identifying and discussing the essential features of mixer designs.