Matched System Configuration — every mixer, feeder and curing rack is timed to the QMY4-30’s 30-second cycle so the press never idles between strokes.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | QMY4-30 |
| Product Type | Mobile Concrete Block Making Machine |
| Rated Power | 5 kW |
| Overall Dimensions (L×W×H) | 1200 × 1200 × 1100 mm |
| Net Weight | 950 kg |
| Cycle Time | 30 seconds |
| Output Capacity | 480 pcs/h based on 400×200×200 mm hollow block, 4 pcs/mold; 600 pcs/h based on 400×150×200 mm block, 5 pcs/mold; 840 pcs/h based on 400×100×200 mm block, 7 pcs/mold |
| Daily Output (8 h) | 3,840 pcs based on 400×200×200 mm hollow block; 4,800 pcs based on 400×150×200 mm block; 6,720 pcs based on 400×100×200 mm block |
| Raw Materials | Cement, sand, crushed stones, slag |
| Mould Format | Changeable for hollow block and solid brick |
| Control System | Manual / semi-automatic operation (basis to be confirmed) |
| Voltage & Frequency | Configurable to site supply (basis to be confirmed) |
| Warranty | Five-year guarantee |
Application Suitability
| Application | Material or Output |
|---|---|
| On-site hollow block production for housing projects | Cement, sand and crushed stone mixed at project location |
| Solid brick manufacturing for small masonry contractors | Cement and slag blends with local aggregate |
| Entry-level block plant for first-time entrepreneurs | 400×200×200 mm hollow blocks at 480 pcs/h |
| Remote construction sites without fixed factory infrastructure | Portable setup with 1200 × 1200 mm footprint |
What "480 Blocks per Hour" Actually Means on a Mobile Block Machine Production Line
The number only holds when the mixer, feeder and curing space keep pace with a 30-second press cycle.
A mobile block machine production line quoted at 480 pieces per hour assumes a specific block format — in this case the 400×200×200 mm hollow block at four per mold. Switch to a smaller solid brick and the cycle count changes. Yet many quotations list a single headline figure without naming the format, the mold cavity count or the mixer batch size feeding it. When the mixer takes 45 seconds per batch but the press cycles every 30, the operator stands idle for a third of every minute. I have seen lines where the press was rated for a certain hourly output, but the material supply could only sustain roughly two-thirds of that rate across a full shift [NEED_CITE: common causes of throughput shortfall in small block lines].
How Each Station Feeds the Next
A mobile block machine production line is only as fast as its slowest upstream station. The QMY4-30 completes a pressing cycle in 30 seconds, which means the mixer must deliver a fresh batch within that same window. If the mixer is undersized, the press waits. If the mixer is oversized, material sits and begins to set before it reaches the mold. Matching the mixer drum capacity to the mold volume per cycle removes this bottleneck and keeps the mobile block machine production line running at its stated rhythm.
Curing Space and Handling That Match the Output Rate
Producing blocks is only half the workflow; the other half is moving them off the machine and into a curing area before the next cycle deposits more. With the QMY4-30 outputting up to 840 pieces per hour on the 400×100×200 mm format, a single shift generates thousands of units that need flat, level ground and protection from direct sun. If the curing area is too small or the transport method too slow, freshly pressed blocks stack against each other and edges chip. Planning the curing footprint against the daily output figure prevents this secondary loss [NEED_CITE: curing area sizing guidelines for mobile block operations].
Reading the Specs That Matter for Real Output
The 5 kW rated power tells you the QMY4-30 can run from a standard site generator, which matters when grid power is unreliable. The 950 kg net weight keeps the machine portable enough to relocate between project sites, yet heavy enough that vibration during pressing does not shift the frame off position. The 1200 × 1200 × 1100 mm envelope means the machine fits through a standard doorway and can be loaded onto a flatbed without special permits. Changeable molds for hollow block and solid brick give format flexibility, but the swap time between molds determines whether that flexibility translates into real production or just catalog claims. Cycle time stays at 30 seconds across formats, so the variable that changes your daily count is the cavity count per mold — four for the large hollow block, up to seven for the narrower format.
When Supporting Equipment Gets Left out of the Quote
A mobile block machine production line that arrives without a matched mixer, material feeder or curing racks forces the buyer to source those separately. The result is often a mixer that batches too slowly, a feeder that spills material outside the mold opening, or a curing setup that cannot absorb a full day’s output. Each mismatch quietly reduces throughput below the quoted figure. The buyer then assumes the press itself is underperforming, when the real gap sits in the stations that were never included in the original scope [NEED_CITE: equipment scope gaps in mobile block machine quotations].
Why Sourcing the Full Line Matters
Block machinery is our single focus, which means the QMY4-30 press, its molds, the mixer and the handling equipment are specified as one matched set rather than assembled from unrelated suppliers. Every line layout we prepare states the block format assumed for each output figure, so there is no ambiguity about what 480 or 840 pieces per hour actually requires upstream and downstream. Molds are designed for the formats your local market sells, and custom drawings are available when standard sizes do not match. Voltage, frequency and control language are confirmed before production begins, eliminating commissioning delays once the mobile block machine production line arrives on site. The automation level is selectable, allowing a buyer to start with manual pallet handling and add automatic stacking later as volume grows.
Documentation & Verification
- Line layout showing mixer-to-press timing matched to the 30-second cycle
- Capacity calculation sheet stating block format for every output figure
- Mold drawing and format list confirming included cavity sizes
- Voltage and control language confirmation record before dispatch
- Factory test record on the buyer’s specified block format
- Operation and maintenance manual with wear parts list
Installation, Commissioning & Support
- Compact 1200 × 1200 mm footprint requires only a level concrete pad, no special foundation
- 5 kW power draw suits a standard portable generator or single-phase site supply
- Machine ships partially assembled; on-site setup covers mold mounting and cycle verification
- First-run commissioning includes mixer batch timing aligned to the 30-second press cycle
- Operator training covers mold change procedure and daily lubrication points
- Wear parts list and five-year warranty coverage documented at handover
What We Need from You to Size the Line
Tell us which block formats your market moves fastest — hollow, solid or a mix — and the daily volume you need to hit. Share your local aggregate type so we can confirm the mixer and mold configuration suit your material. Let us know the voltage and frequency at your site, plus whether you already have curing racks or need them included in the scope.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is daily output calculated, and which block format is each figure based on?
A: Daily output assumes an eight-hour shift at the stated cycle time of 30 seconds. The 3,840-piece figure is based on 400×200×200 mm hollow blocks at four per mold. The 6,720-piece figure uses 400×100×200 mm blocks at seven per mold. Each format has its own cavity count, so the hourly and daily totals differ accordingly.
Q: What supporting equipment keeps the press running without idle time?
A: A mixer with batch capacity matched to the mold volume, a material feeder timed to the 30-second cycle, and a curing area sized for the day’s output. When any of these stations is slower than the press, the QMY4-30 sits idle and actual throughput drops below the rated figure.
Q: Is the QMY4-30 pallet-free or does it require pallets?
A: The pallet requirement depends on the configuration selected. Egg-laying setups place blocks directly on the ground, while pallet-based setups use boards that must match your curing area dimensions and forklift capacity. Confirming this before order avoids a mismatch at commissioning.
Q: How is the machine configured for my local aggregate rather than a catalog default?
A: We review your available cement, sand, crushed stone or slag and adjust the mixer type, vibration force and mold clearance to suit. A machine set for a mix you cannot source locally forces a costly material change, so the configuration step happens before production begins.
Q: What is included in the delivery scope?
A: The quotation specifies whether molds, pallets, mixer, feeder and curing racks are part of the package. We document every item in the packing list and factory test record so nothing critical is missing when the mobile block machine production line arrives on site.
