Are urethane liners a real benefit on tilt mixers and, if so, are they worth the added expense?

Drum liners are a real value. Most manufacturers of urethane drum liners will warrant the liners on a prorated basis for 750,000 cubic yards. In addition to the long wear life, drum liners reduce buildup of hard concrete. Buildup on a steel-lined drum requires daily cleaning. Polyurethane-lined drums generally require only weekly cleanout. These liners also have a low coefficient of friction – this results in lower amperage drawn to turn the loaded mixer.

To sum up, if you utilize polyurethane drum liners, you should see a reduction in both maintenance and energy costs.