What is Ready Mix Concrete?

Ready mix concrete (RMC) is concrete that is batched and mixed at a central plant, then delivered to the job site in a rotating drum truck ready to pour. Unlike site-mixed concrete — where materials are combined manually on location — ready mix is precision-engineered at a controlled facility, ensuring consistent quality, accurate proportions, and reliable strength every time.

How Ready Mix Concrete is Made

At JLC Ready Mix's Lincoln, CA batch plant, every load starts with a digital order specifying the exact mix design. Our automated batching system then precisely measures and combines:

• Portland cement — the binding agent that gives concrete its strength
• Aggregates — sand and gravel in specific proportions for the mix design
• Water — carefully controlled water-to-cement ratio determines strength
• Admixtures — chemical additives for workability, set time, or durability

The mixed concrete is loaded into a transit mixer truck, which continuously rotates the drum to keep the concrete workable during delivery. From batching to pour, the entire process is digitally tracked.

Types of Ready Mix Concrete

• 2500 PSI — light residential, walkways, non-structural fills
• 3000 PSI — driveways, patios, garage floors, residential slabs
• 3500 PSI — pool decks, footings, driveways with heavy vehicles
• 4000 PSI — commercial floors, structural foundations, parking structures
• 5000+ PSI — industrial slabs, high-load structures, pre-stressed elements
• Fiber-reinforced — added crack control for flatwork and driveways
• Self-compacting — flows into tight forms without vibration

Why Ready Mix is the Industry Standard

• Consistent quality — automated batching eliminates human error
• Engineered strength — every mix is designed to meet exact PSI specs
• Time savings — no on-site mixing equipment or labor required
• Scalability — order exactly what you need, from 1 yard to 100+
• Quality control — digital records provide traceability for every load

Ready Mix Concrete from JLC — Serving Northern California

JLC Ready Mix delivers precision-batched ready mix concrete to Sacramento, Roseville, Lincoln, Folsom, Auburn, Rocklin, Elk Grove, Yuba City, Marysville, Davis, Woodland, El Dorado Hills, and all surrounding areas within a 60-mile radius of our Lincoln, CA plant.