Specifications of the Press 3000
The Auram Press 3000 is being developed by the Auroville Earth Institute and produced in Auroville by
Aureka
| • 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
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• 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
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| • 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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