Manufacturer
JPM Parry & Associates Ltd
Overend Road, Cradley Heath
West Midlands B64 7DD
United Kingdom
Tel. [ . . 44] 384 - 69171 (3 lines)
Tlx. 334132 it parr g
Fax. [ . . 44] 384 - 637753
Operating the Type E Brick Press
The table mould is provided with a side table extension on which the wedge-shaped clot of clay is formed and covered with sand. The clot is thrown forcefully, but with some accuracy with its narrow side down into the mould, such that the sides of the clot are not cut off by the rim of the mould. A small mound of excess clay should remain on the top, which is cut off by pulling the slide cutter. The off-cut is removed and set aside for use on the next clot.
The lid is closed and locked. By pulling the handle, the base plate is pushed upwards, giving 2 tonnes compaction and shaping the brick. The lid is opened and the foot pedal depressed to eject the brick. With the help of two wooden plates, the brick is lifted off the base plate and put on a pallet for drying.
The production cycle begins again by making a slightly smaller clot, which is rolled into the flat cut off piece from the previous brick, which thus forms the outer layer of the new brick.
Description
The Type E Brick Press is a manually operated welded steel, brick moulding table for small-scale clay brick production. The machine enables a moulder to form a consolidated and accurately shaped brick in a few simple movements taking about 30 seconds. Experienced workers can produce 600 to 800 bricks in an eight hour shift.
The brick press comprises a brick mould (length x width x height = 372 x 114 x 76 mm) with movable base plate and quick release lid an excess clay cutter, lever operated compression cam and pedal operated ejection. The Type E Brick Press is part of a complete system of small-scale brickmaking plants supplied by JPM Parry & Associates.
The brick dimensions after drying and firing are of international standard (SI), ie 225 x 112.5 x 75 mm. However, non-standard sized moulds can be supplied on request. Clay pavers can also be produced with the machine. A further optional feature is that 'frogs' carrying the brick producer's inscriptions can be made to order.
FIGURE
FIGURE
Type E Brick Press | |
Size of machine (length x width x height) |
70 x 63 x 107 cm |
Weight of machine |
85 kg |
Size of crate for shipment |
83 x 65 x 122 cm (33 x 26 x 48 in) |
Weight of packed machine (incl. accessories) |
106 kg |
Standard brick mould size |
23.7 x 11.4 x 7.6 cm (9.3 x 4.5 x 3 in) |
Standard size of burnt brick |
22.5 x 11.25 x 7.5 cm (8.9 x 4.4 x 2.9 in) |
Energy input/transmission |
manual/mechanical |
No. of bricks per cycle/output rate |
1/100-250 bricks per hour |
Labour force required (incl. clay preparation and stacking) |
1 - 2 men |
Price (FOB valid June 1991) |
Type E Bric Press |
1060 £ Sterling(» 1860 US0 |
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