Oshkosh Truck Subsidiary, McNeilus, Unveils Revolution FRP Composite Ready Mix Drum for Concrete Trucks -- PART 1 OF 2.

Advanced Materials & Composites News,  May, 2002  

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McNeilus Companies Inc., North America's leading manufacturer of concrete mixers, introduced the first FRP composite ready mix drum, appropriately named Revolution(TM), to the U.S. ready mix concrete industry. The new, composite-material drum weighs a full 2,000 pounds less than a comparably sized steel drum, a dramatic weight savings and benefit to users.

Because of its reduced weight, the Revolution mixer can carry approximately one-half cubic yard more concrete in every load, thus increasing its productivity. Less weight can offer the option of fewer axles on the drum truck ...

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