Some markets are looking at prefab structures or concrete panels or similar for low cost housing in order to embrace new
building technologies that promote faster, simpler and cost effective construction as development continues its rapid growth.
For instance the Interlock Block Making Machine from Sadhana in India which is a novel concept in the present construction industry. They are very cost effective for construction since the use of sand and cement for plastering are minimized to the maximum extent possible. Once the initial purchase of the machine is made, you will find that the individual component parts are surprisingly affordable, and the profit margins can be very respectable indeed once you have everything worked out.
Of course, finding a suitable place to buy a brick and block making machine is not always easy, and it is safe to say you cannot pick one up from your local hardware store.
“There are now many cheap copies in the market and many Chinese companies are claiming to be authorized manufacturers or supplying the same. This is simply not true. It is easy to copy physical features of a brick and block making machine but the know-how in how to produce quality bricks is not copied and we are seeing many bad bricks and structures in the field as a result. Many clients have purchased these fakes and either been robbed of their money or if they receive goods they do not work. We are often asked to repair or fix these poor machines and clients lose their hard earned money,” Ms. Dickson says.
Ms. Dickson advises that, clients should ask for successful referrals from other happy clients. They should ask for the supplier’s approvals and certifications from the local authorities both on the equipment and their bricks. “They should also check to see if the provided information is verifiable so for example if you watch some of the videos of the equipment, there are clever edits to cover problems or if you time the production, it cannot meet what their specifications say,” she adds.
Most importantly, Mr. Andrew Dunn of Brick Management & Manufacturing Suppliers experts in clay brick making equipment in South Africa mentions that, another important factor that needs to be considered when starting a Brick Making Plant is the legislation around applying for an operational permit.
According to Gulnara of Betonsen a supplier of block making machinery from Turkey, technical details are also very important when buying brick making machinery. “Technical details like electrical and mechanical parts, are quite essential if the brick and block making machine machine is to operate in its full potential and also last for a long time. These parts should be manufactured with renowned manufactures for the sake of spare parts availability and maintenance,” he adds.
Mr. Finn Christensen the Managing Director at Stonemaker in Canada recapitulates that, reliability and quality of the
machine, variety of products that can be produced, ability of the machine to provide digital production report on the number of production cycles by hour and date provides the owner with control of the production work.
Knowing what you want to produce and the output of the particular machine in 8 hours is also quite important, as Leonhard Lückl the Sales Director at AME Gmbh one of the leading manufacturers in Europe of machinery and equipment for the production of concrete hollow block stones, full blocks, paving stones and curb stones in Germany alludes to.
Moreover, Mr. Dane Doubell of Doubell Machines a manufacturer of brick and block making machinery for 35 years from South Africa, adds that the community demand must be assessed first – is there a local need for the bricks or blocks? This is easily determined by the local selling price and the waiting period from suppliers.
It is very important to ask if the company providing your machine offer the opportunity to undertake a service contract for routine maintenance, this will help to increase the lifespan of your machine and minimize the risk of time loss as a result of breakdowns.It is also highly recommended to have a service engineer present during installation and commissioning of the machine so that you can be trained properly on how to work the machine.
