Hydraform M9

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Hydraform and nonprofits in social sector applications.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Pricing, exporting and terms of training and guarantees are outline here. For a quote, email: sales@hydraform.com

Intellectural Property Type

Patent Protected

User Provision Model

Hydraform must be contacted for an individual quote. Email: sales@hydraform.com Phone: +27 11 913 1449 (South Africa)   Distributors are also located in Angola, DRC, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Tunisia, with it's East African office located in Uganda.

Distributions to Date Status

Over 4000

Design Specifications

The M7 E380 is stationary and ideal for small size projects especially where 3-phase power is easily available. It is capable of producing around 1500 blocks per day (equivalent 40-50m² of wall). Mixing can be done by hand especially if labour cost is low and community involvement is key to the project. Design specifications follow: Finished brick size (LxWxH) (cm): 22 x 22 x 14 380V, 7.5 kW electric motor Requires 7 to 9 staff for operating efficiency Dimensions (LxWxH) (cm): 170 x 160 x 160 Weight (kg): 800 [caption id="attachment_16279" align="alignnone" width="300"] Typical construction detail[/caption]

Technical Support

Hydraform provides full training for all of its machines, either through in-country training or at Hydraform's academy in Johannesburg, South Africa. During the courses all elements of production, maintenance and construction techniques are covered. Please contact the training department for further assistance and information, training@hydraform.com

Replacement Components

Hydraform offers a one year spares pack which includes 3x wear plates.

Lifecycle

6 month manufacturer warranty. Wearplates require replacement after 30,000 to 60,000 blocks.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The M7 E380 is capable of producing around 1,500 blocks per 8 hour shift which is equivalent 40-50 m² of wall per day.

Vetted Performance Status

Full list of technical information and product evaluation available here and here

Safety

Unknown

Complementary Technical Systems

Recommend to be used with a 100 liter electric pan, Pan mixer, block cutter, block tester, 140 mm mold, 220 mm conduit mold, 220 mm capping mold and 3-phase power.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Other Information

Hydraform warns that there are multiple lower quality Hydraform products being produced by various Chinese manufacturers.