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Erie Strayer Tilting Drum Mixers

D&C is proud to be theexclusive UK distributor of the Erie Strayer tilting drum mixer – a world-renowned solution for high-output, high-quality concrete production.

About Erie Strayer

Founded in 1912 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the ERIE Strayer Company originated as the Erie Steel Construction Company. What began as a nine-man operation in a modest one-story brick building has grown into a global manufacturer of premium concrete batching systems. Now in its fourth generation of family ownership, the company is led by President and CEO Kyle Strayer.

Erie Strayer is known worldwide for its innovative tilting drum mixers and high-performance batching plants, which are installed on major construction sites across the globe. Here in the UK, dozens of Erie Strayer mixers are in daily operation, supported by D&C’s installation and servicing expertise.

Exceptional Mixing Performance

Our batching plants equipped with the Erie Strayer tilting drum mixer can achieve true production rates of up to 160m³ per hour, consistently delivering concrete directly into truck mixers via a single discharge point.

Drum Construction:

  • Centre band: 18 mm thick steel
  • End cones: 10 mm thick steel
  • Internal liners: 20 mm polyurethane (wear life of approx. 1 million m³ throughput)

Mixing Components:

Buckets and blades are precision-positioned to deliver powerful and consistent mixing. We offer two material options for these components:

  • Duroxite® – ~800,000 m³ mixing life
  • AR400 steel – ~350,000 m³ mixing life

Robust Engineering

Tilting Drum Assembly:

  • Housed in a custom-engineered tilting frame
  • Supported by 2 main rollers and aligned by 6 edge rollers
  • Driven by 2 planetary gear reducers powered by 2 × 75 kW motors

Hydraulic Tilting System:

  • Operated by 2 hydraulic cylinders
  • Controlled with a variable volume pump and proportional directional valve

Equipped with pressure-sensing relief and anti-drop safety protection

Why Choose Erie Strayer with D&C?

Our deep understanding of site-specific batching requirements, paired with Erie Strayer’s global engineering excellence, ensures industry-leading performance, durability, and reliability. Whether you’re upgrading existing capacity or commissioning a new plant, our team provides full support from specification through to installation and aftercare.


Contact us today
 to discuss how an Erie Strayer tilting drum mixer can transform your concrete production capabilities.