AECT COMPRESSED EARTH BLOCK MACHINE
5000 Series
The AECT 5000 Series Compressed Earth Block machines are designed for high production, high volume construction of homes, subdivisions, and commercial installations. It is a fully self-contained machine which can be used anywhere in the world.
Machine Specifications and Production Limits
Weight
9800 lbs (4455 Kgs.) with Fuel and Hydraulic Tanks Full
Dimensions
8.33 ft. wide by 16.5 ft. long by 8 ft. high
2.4 m. wide by 5 m. long by 2.4 m. high
Power Source
Cummins 4 B 3.9 four cylinder, diesel power engine unit
Fuel Consumption:
1.5-2.0 gallon/hour-average use of diesel fuel
A.C. Power Supply:
6000 watt brushless generator, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz,
with 120 volt duplex and 240 volt duplex
receptacles
Safety Shutdowns:
Low oil pressure and engine temperature
Hydraulics
: Rexroth
Hydraulic System Volume:
Hydraulic tank- 50 gallons
Air to Oil Cooler:
Operating ambient temperature range +28 to +110 degrees F.
Diesel Engine Air
Mobil Industrial Pre-Cleaner and Dual Air Cartridge Cleaner
Filtering System:
and Filter with restriction indicator for filter element replacement
Hydraulic Fluid Filters:
Beta rated high quality filtration with indicator light
Automated Controls:
Omron Industrial Programmable Controller in a NEMA 12 dust and moisture proof
enclosure
Ram Press Force
230,000 lbs/(1643 psi on 10x14 block) maximum force/pressure applied to
soil
Block Production Rate:
960 blocks/hr normal (nominal) production set at AECT factory
Block Sizes:
Variable, depending on clients needs, 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:
Tandem Axle Set (7000 lbs. each axle) with electric brake on both axles, normal U.S.A.
lighting package, trailers at 55 miles per hour behind one ton truck, ball hitch,
pintel ring or goose neck hitch (extra cost option) depending on customer requirements.
Recommended Relative Humidity
: 20-99 Percent
Recommended Daily
1 hour daily; recommended maintenance schedule available
Maintenance Schedule:
with easy, quick access, especially on guide bars and grease fittings, visual inspection
on air pre-cleaner, oil levels, water in the engine, hydraulic oil levels and temperature
in hydraulic tank.
Periodic Engine Maintenance:
Recommended by Cummins Engine manufacturer.
Patented in U.S.A.:
Patent Nos. 4557681 and 4640671
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