Specifications of the Press 3000

Specifications of the Press 3000

The Auram Press 3000 is being developed by the Auroville Earth Institute and produced in Auroville byAureka

•    High output from the automatic opening and ejection system:       Theoretical output = 1000 strokes/day. = 125 Blocks / Hour (plain full size blocks)       Practical output = 850 strokes/day. = 106 Blocks / Hour (plain full size blocks) •    Handling of the press with 3 men •    Mix preparation and block stacking with 4 men •    High and adjustable compression ratio from 1.6 to 1.83 (1.77 for 9 cm height) •    Micro adjustment of compression ratio •    Double compression with the folding back lid •    Rollers to move the press on site: Only 2 men are needed. •    Block height adjustable with ring spacers: 2.5 cm and from 5 to 10 cm (recommended is 9 cm) •    Micro adjustment of block height: 0.5mm accuracy •    Interchange ability of moulds •    Moulds are provided for making 4/4, 3/4 & 1/2 sizes •    Self-stability with the adjustable braces •    Very easy maintenance with grease nipples and grease gun  •    Available force   : 150 Kn. (15 tons)  •    Compression Pressure  : 2.7 to 5.3 Mpa  •    Compression ratio   : Up to 1.83  •    Block height  : 25 and 50 to 100 mm  •    Mould depth  : 85 to 183 mm  •    Piston stroke  : 34 to 52 mm  •    Folding back lid stroke  : 25 mm  •    Length of cycle  : 15 seconds  •    Theoretical output  : 125 stroke per hour  •    Practical output  : 106 stroke per hour  •    Lid opening  : Automatic   •    Manpower  : 3 (machine) + 7 men  •    Maintenance  : Grease nipples  •    Net weight (Frame + mould +tools + spare parts + hopper)  : 365 kg  to 415 kg  •    Package weight  : 485 kg to 535 kg  •    Working encumbrance (L x W x H)  : 4.00 x 1.50 x 2.90 m  •    Transportation encumbrance (L x W x H)  : 0.80 x 0.70 x 1.40 m

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