DSM
Manual Block Presses Produced in Europe 4
Manufacturer
La Mecanique Regionale
23, rue de la
Gare
F-51140 Muizon
France
Tel. 26 02 95 75
Tlx. 306 022 Imr f
Description
The DSM was developed by De Silvestri, and the patent aquired by
C.T.B.I. (Construction Terre Bois International), Muizon, a French firm that
used to specialise in earth and wood construction. Based on the CINVA-Ram, the
machine is a robust, portable, single-mould press, with a cover that slides
sideways and a lever arm, which is operated only on one side of the machine.
A relatively high degree of compaction is achieved by double
compression acting simultaneously from the base plate and the cover. A steel
angle base frame extension is provided and can be loaded with heavy stones or
mounted on a heavy timber base board, to keep the machine in a stable position.
All rigid connections are welded and screw connections are
provided for those parts that need to be dismantled for transportation.
Operating the DSM
The machine is operated by two people, with one worker occupied
with filling the moulds and removing the ejected bricks and the other person
handling the lever arm and cleaning the mould from time to time.
With the lever in vertical position, the cover plate is slid
aside to open the mould, which is filled by means of a shovel or bucket. The
cover is closed again and the lever pulled down for compression. Again in
vertical position, the cover is slid aside and the lever arm pressed downwards
to eject the brick.
Technical Details
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Size of machine (length x width x height) |
115 x 28 x 102 cm (46 x 11 x 41 in) |
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With lever arm extension: total height |
225 cm (89 in) |
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Weight of machine (including lever arm) |
85 kg |
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Size of crate for shipment |
55 x 35 x 95 cm (22 x 14 x 38 in) |
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Weight of packed machine |
110 kg |
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Standard block size (single mould) |
29 x 14.5 x 10.5 cm (11.4 x 5.7 x 4.1 in) |
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Maximum nominal compaction force |
12 tonnes |
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Nominal compaction pressure |
2.8 N/mrn² (405 p.s.i.) |
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Compression ratio |
1.57: 1 |
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Energy input/transmission |
manual/mechanical |
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No. of blocks per cycle/output rate |
1/90 - 110 blocks per hour |
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Labour force required (incl. excavation and mixing) |
5 - 7 men |
