The AECT 3000 series Compressed Earth Block Machine is automated and produces several sizes of full load bearing, non-fired, structural block for the construction of residential and commercial buildings. The machine can be set to vary the thickness of the blocks for different architectural effects. Soil can be loaded with a farm tractor loader or bobcat type loader. The AECT 3000 comes equipped with a ten foot gravity conveyor and stand . This machine is designed for the medium size contractor or block manufacturer.
Machine Specifications and Production Limits
Weight: 4900 lbs. (2227 Kgs.) with Fuel and Hydraulic Tanks Full
Dimensions: 7.38 ft. wide by 13.67 ft. long by 8.92 ft. high(operational heighth)
2.25 m. wide by 4.17 m. long by 2.72 m. high
Travel heighth-6.83 feet (2.08 m. high)
Power Source: Yanmar 4 cyclinder Liquid Cooled Diesel Engine
Optional-Kohler Liquid Cooled Gasoline Engine
Fuel Consumption: 1.5 gallon per hour
Hydraulics: Oilgear and White Components ( Available Worldwide)
Hydraulic System Volume: 40 gallons
Air to Oil Cooler: Operating ambient temperature range +28 to +110 degrees F.
Hydraulic Fluid Filters: Beta rated filtration
Automated Controls: Omron Industrial Programmable Controller in a NEMA 12 Box. All Solid State
Ram Press Force: 1100 psi on 10 x14 block
Block Production Rate: 480 blocks/hr. for average 4 inch block
Block Sizes: Variable, depending on clients needs, block thickness is adjustable from 2 to 4.5 inches, typical block size is normally 10 x 14 x 3.5 inches (25.4 cm. x 35.6 cm. x 8.89 cm.); interior wall blocks typically 7 x 14 x 3.5 inches (17.8 cm x 35.6 cm x 8.89 cm) Machine makes block for walls of 7, 10, or 14 inch thickness or combinations thereof depending on architectural effects desired.)
Trailer Characteristics: 6000 lb. axle with electric brakes normal U.S.A. lighting package, trailers at 55 miles per hour behind a truck, ball hitch standard. Optional hitches available (extra cost option) by order before manufacture begins.
Recommended Relative Humidity: 20-99 Percent
Recommended Daily
Maintenance Schedule: 45 Minutes daily; recommended maintenance schedule available
Periodic Engine Maintenance: As Recommended by the Engine manufacturers.
Patented in U.S.A.: Manufactured under U.S.A. Patent No. 5629033. Other patents pending.
