What is a concrete brick making machine?
A concrete brick making machine is a device designed to automate the production of concrete bricks, blocks, and related construction materials.
It transforms a mixture of cement, aggregates (sand, gravel), and water into molded bricks or blocks through processes like mixing, molding, compacting, and curing. These machines enhance efficiency and consistency compared to manual methods.
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What are the different types of block machines
Fully automatic brick making machine
Semi-Automatic brick making machine
Mobile brick making machine
Fully automatic brick making machine: integrates the functions of raw material mixing, molding and demolding, with a high degree of automation.
Semi-Automatic brick making machine: Combines manual feeding with automated molding/compaction. Balances cost and output.
Mobile brick making machine: is a kind of mechanical equipment which integrates multi-function, flexibility and high efficiency, and is widely used in construction, road paving and other fields.
Technical Parameter
| Type | Size(mm) | Molding cycle | Qty/Mould(pcs) | QT4-15 | QT5-15 | QT6-15 | QT8-15 |
| Qty/8hr(pcs) | Qty/8hr(pcs) | Qty/8hr(pcs) | Qty/8hr(pcs) | ||||
| Hollow block | 400x150x200 | 15-20s | 6 | 8640-11520 | 7200-9600 | 8640-11520 | 11520-15360 |
| Paver blocks | 200x100x60 | 15-20s | 16 | 23040-30720 | 28800-36000 | 17280-23040 | 24192-30240 |
| Solid brick | 240x115x53 | 15-20s | 28 | 47400-53700 | 46080-61440 | 46080-61440 | 60480-80640 |
| Mobile Type: | Pallet size (mm) | Molding cycle | QMY6-25 | QMY4-30 |
| Type | Size(mm) | Qty/8hr(pcs) | Qty/8hr(pcs) | |
| Hollow block | 400x200x200 | 25-30s | 6912-5760 | 3840 |
| Hollow block | 400x150x200 | 25-30s | 8064-10080 | 4800 |
| Hollow block | 400x100x200 | 25-30s | 11520-14400 | 6720 |
The main uses include:
Producing concrete bricks: such as hollow bricks, solid bricks, porous bricks, Curbstones, interlocking blocks, decorative pavers, etc.
Enhance construction efficiency: realize automated production, reduce manual operation and improve production efficiency.
Supporting modular construction: facilitating the rapid erection of wall structures at construction sites.
Promote green building: some models support the use of industrial waste (e.g., fly ash, slag) as raw materials, in line with environmental protection requirements
Key Components
Mixer: Blends raw materials into uniform concrete.
Molds: Interchangeable to create different shapes (e.g., solid bricks, hollow blocks, pavers).
Compaction System: Uses vibration, hydraulic pressure, or both to densify the concrete, removing air pockets.
Ejection Mechanism: Releases cured bricks from molds.
Control Panel: For automated machines, regulates production parameters.
Working Process
A concrete brick making machine is used to manufacture bricks, blocks, and pavers from raw materials like cement, sand, aggregates, and water. The working process varies depending on the type of machine (manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic), but the general steps are as follows:
1. Raw Material Preparation
Cement, Sand, Aggregates, and Water are mixed in the correct ratio (e.g., 1:3:6 for cement:sand:aggregate).
Admixtures (like fly ash or pigments) may be added for strength or color.
The mixture should have a semi-dry consistency for better compaction.
2. Feeding the Mixture into the Machine
The prepared concrete mix is poured into the hopper of the brick-making machine.
In manual machines, workers fill the molds by hand.
In automatic machines, a conveyor belt or feeder system supplies the mix.
3. Compression & Molding
The machine uses hydraulic pressure or vibration to compress the mix into molds.
Vibration helps remove air bubbles and ensures dense, strong bricks.
Hydraulic pressure (in higher-end machines) applies high force for better compaction.
Different molds can produce hollow blocks, solid bricks, paving stones, or interlocking blocks.
4. Demolding (Ejection of Bricks)
After compaction, the freshly formed bricks are ejected from the molds.
Manual machines require operators to remove bricks.
Automatic machines use ejector systems to push out bricks onto a conveyor or pallet.
5. Curing & Drying
The green (freshly made) bricks need curing to gain strength:
Steam Curing (in industrial setups): Bricks are kept in a high-humidity chamber for faster setting.
Water Sprinkling: Bricks are kept moist for 7–14 days to prevent cracking.
Air Drying: After initial curing, bricks are dried naturally before use.
6. Packaging & Storage
Once fully cured, bricks are stacked and stored for transportation.
Automated systems may include palletizing robots for efficient stacking.
Applications
Building wall: including load-bearing wall and non-load-bearing wall.
Ground paving: such as sidewalks, parking lots, etc.
Landscaping: for decorative paving or fence construction.
Industrial waste utilization: supporting the production of environmentally friendly building materials through the use of industrial wastes such as fly ash and slag as raw materials
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