Complete Line Matching — every station from the soil crusher to the output conveyor is specified against the LY5-10 press cycle so the brick machine is never left waiting for prepared clay.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | LY5-10 |
| Product Type | Automatic Interlocking Clay Brick Making Machine |
| Rated Power | 15 kW |
| Hydraulic Oil Tank Capacity | 70 L anti-wear hydraulic oil |
| Overall Dimensions | 2260 × 1500 × 2380 mm |
| Net Weight | 2200 kg |
| Molding Cycle | 10 s per mould (basis to be confirmed) |
| Output Capacity | 14,400 pcs/day (basis not stated in source — confirm block format / material / thickness) |
| Control System | PLC |
| Raw Material | Clay, soil, cement, construction dregs |
| Related Equipment | JQ500 concrete mixer, 6 m conveyor belt, soil crusher, soil screening machine, 4 m belt conveyor, output conveyor |
| Brick Height Adjustment | Adjustable via screws |
| Automation Level | PLC controlled, single-operator operation |
Application Suitability
| Application | Material or Output |
|---|---|
| Interlocking clay brick production for housing projects | Locally sourced clay and soil blended with cement |
| Contractor on-site brick making at development sites | Construction dregs and excavated soil with cement binder |
| Small to medium brick plant adding interlocking formats | Clay, soil and cement mix designs confirmed by lab test |
What the "14,400 Pieces Per Day" Claim Actually Means for Your Plant
Daily output figures only hold when every upstream and downstream station matches the press cycle.
A headline number like 14,400 pieces per day looks compelling on a quotation until you realise it assumes a specific interlocking brick format, a given wall thickness, and uninterrupted material feed. When the soil crusher cannot prepare enough raw material between press cycles, the clay interlocking brick production line stalls while the operator waits for the mixer to catch up. I have seen plants in West Africa where the press was capable of far more output than the conveyor and curing rack layout could handle, leaving freshly pressed bricks piled on the floor by hand [NEED_CITE: brick curing and handling bottlenecks in small-scale plants]. The real capacity of any brick line is determined by its slowest station, not its fastest.
How Each Station Feeds the Next Without Interrupting the Press
A clay interlocking brick production line is only as productive as its weakest link in the material flow chain. The LY5-10 system connects a soil crusher and screening machine at the raw material stage, feeding prepared clay into the JQ500 mixer through a 4 m belt conveyor, then on to the press via a 6 m conveyor belt, and finally out through an output conveyor. If the screening machine lets oversized particles through, the mixer takes longer to achieve a uniform blend, which means the press sits idle waiting for the next batch. Each station must be timed so that the interval between finished bricks at the press matches the interval between prepared batches arriving from the mixer.
Balancing Cycle Times Across the Full Clay Brick Line
The 10-second moulding cycle of the LY5-10 means a new brick leaves the press every 10 seconds — assuming the prepared clay-cement mix arrives at the hopper on time. In practice, soil moisture content and particle size after screening directly affect how long the JQ500 mixer needs to produce a consistent blend [NEED_CITE: effect of clay moisture on mixing time and brick density]. When the soil is wetter or lumpier, the mixer runs longer, and the press cycle stretches beyond the quoted 10 seconds. This is why a clay interlocking brick production line quotation must state the assumed raw material condition, not just the press cycle in isolation.
Reading the Specifications Against Your Actual Brick Format
The 15 kW rated power drives the hydraulic system and vibration mechanism that press the clay-cement mix into the interlocking mould. Hydraulic pressure and vibration force together determine the density and compressive strength of the finished brick — if the local clay has a high sand fraction, more hydraulic force may be needed to achieve the same density as a pure clay mix. The 70 L anti-wear hydraulic oil tank provides thermal capacity for sustained operation, but in tropical ambient temperatures the oil may thin faster, affecting pressure consistency over a long shift. The PLC control allows single-operator management of the full line, yet the voltage and frequency must be confirmed with the local supply before production begins to avoid motor damage or PLC failure on commissioning. The 2260 × 1500 × 2380 mm footprint is compact enough for a small plant or site-based operation, but the surrounding conveyors, mixer and screening machine require additional floor space for a functional layout.
The Hidden Cost of Treating the Press as a Standalone Purchase
Buying a brick machine without specifying the full clay interlocking brick production line is one of the most common mistakes I have seen on sites across East and West Africa. The press arrives, gets installed, and produces bricks at full cycle speed for the first hour — then the operator spends the rest of the shift manually shovelling soil into a mixer and carrying green bricks to a curing area that was never planned. Output drops to a fraction of what the quotation promised, and the buyer concludes the machine is underperforming [NEED_CITE: mismatched upstream and downstream equipment reducing real daily output]. The real problem is not the press; it is that the soil crusher, mixer, conveyors and curing rack were never specified as a matched system with the press cycle as the governing constraint.
Why Sourcing the Full Line from One Configuration Source Matters
The LY5-10 line is specified so that the soil crusher output, screening mesh size, JQ500 mixer capacity and conveyor lengths are all calculated against the press cycle and the buyer’s target brick format. This eliminates the common failure point where stations from different suppliers arrive with mismatched throughput ratings. The PLC control box manages not only the press but also the connected upstream equipment, so one operator can run the clay interlocking brick production line without coordinating multiple independent control panels. Mould height adjustment via screws lets the plant switch between brick thicknesses as local demand shifts, without requiring a full mould change. Factory testing covers the full line before dispatch, not just the press in isolation, so cycle time balance is verified before the equipment leaves the assembly floor.
Documentation & Verification
- Line layout drawing showing station spacing and conveyor lengths for your site footprint
- Capacity calculation sheet stating the interlocking brick format and wall thickness assumed
- Electrical and hydraulic schematics with confirmed voltage and PLC display language
- Factory test record documenting cycle times across the full connected line
- Operation and maintenance manual covering press, mixer, crusher and conveyor stations
- Wear parts list with mould screw and hydraulic seal replacement intervals
Installation, Commissioning & Support
- Machine arrives dismantled; on-site assembly connects press, crusher, screen, mixer and conveyors to control boxes
- Foundation requirements for 2200 kg press and 15 kW power draw with dedicated circuit for hydraulic system
- PLC display language confirmed before production to match operator capability on site
- Soil crusher and screening machine calibrated to local clay particle size and moisture during commissioning
- JQ500 mixer tested with buyer’s actual clay-cement ratio to verify blend consistency before full production starts
- First-week supervision covers mould height adjustment and hydraulic oil level checks under real production conditions
Before You Request a Quotation
Tell us the interlocking brick dimensions and wall thickness your market requires, along with the daily output you need to justify the investment. Share your local clay type, typical moisture content and whether you plan to blend with cement or construction dregs. Confirm your site voltage and frequency, the available floor area for the full line layout, and whether you already have a curing rack and forklift so we can match the output conveyor height accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the 14,400 pcs/day output figure derived for this line?
A: That figure is based on a specific interlocking brick format and mould cycle, but the source does not state which format or wall thickness it assumes. Real daily output depends on the brick dimensions you choose, the clay-cement mix density, and whether every upstream station can feed the press without interruption. We provide a capacity calculation sheet stating your exact format.
Q: How are the crusher, mixer and conveyors timed to avoid press idle time?
A: Each station is selected so its throughput matches the 10-second press cycle. The soil crusher and screening machine prepare raw material faster than the JQ500 mixer consumes it, and the 4 m and 6 m conveyors carry buffered material so the press hopper never empties during a normal shift.
Q: What raw material preparation does local clay need before entering the mixer?
A: Clay should be crushed and screened to remove stones and oversized lumps, then checked for moisture content. High moisture slows mixing and affects brick density. The soil crusher and screening machine included in this line handle initial preparation, but very wet or rocky clay may need pre-drying or additional screening passes.
Q: What voltage and PLC language options must be confirmed before shipment?
A: The 15 kW motor and PLC control require confirmed voltage, frequency and phase matching your local supply. The PLC display language must be specified before production so operators can read alarms and cycle settings on arrival. These details are locked in during the quotation stage to prevent commissioning delays.
Q: What equipment does the buyer still need to source on site?
A: The line includes the press, soil crusher, screening machine, JQ500 mixer, conveyors and output conveyor. The buyer typically needs to provide a curing area with racks, a water supply for mix preparation, and a forklift or trolley for moving cured bricks to storage.
