Must‑Have Cement Mixer Accessories
When it comes to improving efficiency and reducing downtime, nothing transforms an ordinary mixer into a high‑performance workhorse like the right cement mixer accessories.
Here are four top UK‑available cement mixer accessories to boost efficiency, simplify cleanup and extend your mixer’s life:
1. 85 L Inner Drum Liner for Portamix Mega Hippo Mixers
This hard‑wearing polypropylene liner protects your mixer’s drum from abrasion and prevents concrete from bonding to the metal. Simply insert before you start, mix as usual, then lift out the liner for an almost residue‑free drum.
– Capacity: 85 L
– Material: Polypropylene
– Price: £90.72 inc VAT
– Buy: Multi‑Hire “Liner for Portamix Mega Hippo Mixer” multi-hire.co.uk
2. CemixFlo Quick‑Connect Water Pipe
Designed and made in Britain, this precision‑moulded pipe clips onto your Belle Minimix to deliver a controlled, adjustable water feed straight into the rotating drum. Its double‑bracket system ensures a leak‑free fit, and the handy valve dial lets you fine‑tune flow rate without stopping the mixer.
– Fits: Belle Minimix series
– Feature: Adjustable valve; robust double‑bracket mount
– Buy: CemixFlo “Quick‑Connect Water Pipe” CemixFlo
3. Draper M14 Thread Mixing Paddle (600 × 140 mm)
A simple yet indispensable accessory, this chrome‑plated carbon steel paddle screws into any M14‑threaded mixer or drill. Its curved blades ensure rapid, lump‑free mixing of cement, paint, mortar or plaster without the risk of over‑strain on your motor.
– Blade size: 600 × 140 mm
– Thread: M14
– Price: £16.48 ex VAT
– Buy: Toolstation “Draper M14 Thread Mixing Paddle” Toolstation
4. Octagonal Cement Mixing Tray (995 × 980 × 70 mm)
For small batches or when a mixer isn’t practical, this durable polyethylene tray with upturned edges keeps spillages contained. It’s ideal for site repairs or tight spaces and cleans in seconds with a hose‑down.
– Dimensions: 995 × 980 × 70 mm
– Material: Polyethylene
– Price: £24.98 ex VAT
– Buy: Toolstation “Cement Mixing Tray Octagonal” Toolstation
By investing in just a few well‑chosen cement mixer accessories, you’ll spend less time scrubbing, reduce material waste, and extend the life of your equipment. From anti‑stick liners and water injectors to poly paddles and wear indicators, these upgrades are simple to fit, easy to use, and quickly pay for themselves in saved labor and smoother pours. Ready to take your mixing game to the next level?