Solid Block Making Machine

What is a solid block making machine?

Simply put, a solid block making machine is a machine used to produce solid blocks.

Solid block making machines manufactured by lontto also produce other types of blocks such as paver blocks, interlocking bricks, hollow blocks, and many more. Also, there are moulds available for different sizes of blocks.

The wide variety of solid block making machines out in the market might make choosing one confusing. You should determine your needs and budget before going for anyone.

What are the types of solid block making machines?

Solid concrete block making machines are broadly classified into two groups:

• Manual solid concrete block making machine.

As the name implies, these machines are operated manually. They require a moderate amount of workforce to run successfully and are usually powered by electricity.

The manual solid block making machines manufactured and supplied by Lontto include LMT4-40, LMT4-35, and LMT4-26.

• Automatic concrete solid block making machine.

These solid block making machines are fully automated. They are all controlled by a computerised system equipped with a touch screen that helps detect faults as soon as they appear and manage the machine with ease.

Their large size makes them a good fit for large-scale industries with space to spare.

The models manufactured and supplied by lontto include QT4-18, QT4-15, QT5-15, QT6-15, QT8-15, and QT10-15.

How can I get a solid block making machine?

A simple google search of solid block making machines will turn up a huge amount of machines varying in prices, production capacity, manufacturers, and so on. It might prove harder to decide on which is quality.

However, lontto has simplified it for you. With a simple click on Lontto’s website, a sales rep will guide all you need to know, and the prices can be emailed to you.

Before choosing one, you should:

• Construct a business plan. This will serve as a guide and should include the amount you can spare on purchasing a machine.
• Decide on the shape, design, and size of blocks you’ll be producing.
• Considering the level you’re in the business, choose which production capacity will be sufficient.
• Consult with the sales brochure or other sales materials to see product specifications. The machine you choose should reflect the specifications you prioritise. In all, remember that the cheapest or the costliest cannot be a reliable determinant when selecting a machine. If the technical specifications do not fit your needs, purchasing such a machine would waste resources.

What are the advantages of investing in a solid block making machine?

• Higher productivity. Solid block making machines produce more blocks in less time and with less raw materials. This is very good if you have a large customer base.
• You spend less on labour, which translates to more profits. Some fully automatic solid block making machines require only one worker.
• Solid block making machines produce more blocks without reducing the quality of the blocks.

• Economizes raw materials. Manufacturers of some of these machines have included a recycling feeding system that reduces raw materials waste.
• Solid block making machines can produce a wide range of designs, sizes, and types of blocks. Their versatility also lies in their ability to produce blocks from various kinds of raw materials.
• Concrete solid block making machines produce blocks of high quality. This is because of the super-high vibrations and hydraulic pressure produced by such machines.

Overall, buying a solid brick making machine might be uncomfortable now but pays off in the long run.

How are concrete blocks produced?

Although the level of automation might differ, the idea behind the process remains the same.

The first step is to mix the necessary raw materials. The raw materials include cement, water, and aggregates. It’s essential to adhere to the recommended ratios.

For some machines, you are not required to do the mixing manually since the machine itself is equipped with a mixer that rotates at high speed and mixes the materials until an even mixture is obtained.

For fully automatic machines, you will simply need to feed the cement into the silo and watch the machine do the rest. The result is blocks produced with the same ratio over time.

After mixing, it’s now time for you to feed it into the machine. The mortar moves from the material hopper to the moulding section, where it provides the moulds. High hydraulic pressure coupled with super vibrations, both of which vary with machines, act on the mould to ensure the quality and density of the block.

After moulding has been completed, the blocks are delivered out of the machine on pallets. Depending on the type of machine, the blocks are carried to the curing section on hand carts or five pallets are stacked on top of each other and delivered to the curing section via a forklift. To improve the quality of the block, you should sprinkle them every six (6) hours.

The speed, capacity and overall production process may differ depending on the machine you’re using.

What is the difference between cement and concrete?

People often use each of them in place of the other. There’s also a misconception that the two of them mean the same thing. Although this is somewhat right, it doesn’t paint the whole picture.

Cement is simply the powdery raw material used to make blocks, whereas concrete is a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates in adequate proportion.

What are the advantages of solid blocks?

• Construction costs are cut tremendously.

When compared to construction with bricks, blocks cost less. When building with bricks, you’ll have to spend on wood, coal, etc.

• Solid blocks are perfect for pillars, load-bearing walls, foundations, and other critical structural portions of a building. They can be relied on to ensure the stability and strength of your building. Unlike hollow concrete blocks, there are no holes within, which makes them stronger.
• They are perfect for areas in which having a hole will be dangerous

• Solid blocks are very easy to produce, unlike bricks. Apart from that, the raw materials are readily available.
• Buildings made with concrete blocks are completed faster due to the large sizes of the blocks.
• In the event of a natural disaster such as earthquakes, buildings composed of solid blocks are more likely to survive.

What should I look out for when buying a solid block making machine?

• Production capacity.

Before going for a solid block making machine, you should estimate the number of blocks you’ll need per day. You can have an idea of this, from the number of customers you currently or will have and the buildings you’re presently servicing or will be engaging in.

• Manual, semi-automatic or automatic? Electric or hydraulic?

As expected, fully automatic cost the most, followed by semi-automatic machines. However, they are faster and more efficient. If the price fits your budget and you have the customer base and demand to cover the costs, you can go for it.

Solid block making machines that are hydraulic-driven perform better. This is because the high hydraulic pressure can sufficiently compact the mortar in the mould, increasing the density and quality of the blocks.

• Mobility

Although automatic machines are great, if you run a business where you’ll need to move your machine, the size of the machine makes that impossible.

Some solid block making machines have wheels that make transportation easy. If you would be moving from one site to another, this should be your choice.

• Customer service

If you’re a newbie, having a good customer service team to offer technical assistance for the operation, maintenance and installation of the machine are very crucial. You can have a feel of their service when you place an order or make enquiries before purchase.

• Pocket size

Cutting your coat according to your size is essential. Translating this, you should spend the money you can spare. Apart from being able to afford the machine, the cost of the machine should match your production capacity. You can start with a small machine and grow from there.

• Available area

For industries with a small land area, using a large machine will not be feasible. You should check the machine dimensions and compare them with the land area you have.

• Company reputation

In this present age, getting information is relatively easy. Interactions with previous customers will reveal the company’s reputation.

The longer a manufacturer has been in existence, the more reliable they are. For instance, Lontto has been in existence for over 30 years. Within this period, machines of verifiable quality, efficiency, and durability have been produced.