About the Technology
The technology comprises a simple process for manufacturing bricks at low cost based on vibro-compaction technique. The equipment used here is portable C-Brick machine. The raw materials used for this process are Sand, Flyash and Cement. Produced bricks are strong, stable and have a good finishing.
Technical Specifications
- Production Capacity : 3000 bricks per shift
- Power Requirement : 1.5 kW
- Net Weight : 500 Kg (approx)
- Unit Cost : Rs. 1,50,000.00
Salient Features
- C-BRICK size 230 x 110 x 75 mm
- Frog on the C-BRICK machine is possible.
- Good dimensional stability
- Wet Compressive strength upto 7 to 12 MPa depending upon mix design
- Water absorption below 20 %
- Ease in operation and maintenance
Economic Aspects
- Capital Investment : Rs. 10,00,000.00
- Man-power : 5
- Land : 700 m2
Installed Power : 10 KW (C-BRICK Machine and Mixer) - Estimated Production Cost : Rs 6.00 per brick (approx.) at Thermal Power Station Site
