Hesion Sciences provides a two‑part system that eliminates concrete buildup in mixing drums and streamlines washout operations. Their Serum® spray‑on non‑stick coating prevents adhesion, while the Stinger® automated applicator delivers the coating and cleans drums in a four‑minute, one‑button cycle, cutting cleaning time by over 80% and reducing water use by more than 70%. This solution reduces labor, idle time and operational costs for concrete producers, while extending drum life and improving capacity measurement accuracy.
Funding
$1B raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Concrete mixing drums accumulate buildup that requires frequent manual cleaning (chipping) and periodic drum replacement, leading to excessive downtime, high labor and water usage, and increased operational costs for concrete producers.
Solution
Hesion Sciences offers a two‑part sustainable system to eliminate drum buildup and streamline washout operations. Serum® is a spray‑on, non‑stick coating that creates an eco‑friendly barrier on drum surfaces, preventing concrete adhesion and reducing the need for manual chipping. Stinger® is an automated ready‑mix washout and applicator that delivers Serum® and performs rapid drum cleaning with a single button press, completing a washout in about four minutes. Together, the coating and automated applicator cut cleaning time by at least 80%, reduce water consumption by over 70%, and lower overall operational costs by more than 15%, while extending drum life and improving capacity measurement accuracy.
Target Audience
Primary customers are concrete producers, ready‑mix manufacturers, and construction contractors who operate mixing drums and seek to reduce cleaning downtime, water usage, and maintenance costs.
Features
- Serum® spray‑on non‑stick coating that bonds to drum surfaces to prevent concrete buildup
- Stinger® automated washout applicator that delivers coating and performs cleaning in a four‑minute cycle
- One‑button operation requiring no drum or truck modifications
- Water usage reduction of over 70% compared with conventional washout methods
- Labor and idle‑time savings enabling an additional daily delivery per truck
- Precise drum capacity measurement due to consistently clean surfaces
- Extended drum lifespan by eliminating frequent chipping and premature replacements