Kit 15/30 megabrik

Manufacturer
Les Ateliers du Progres
23 avenue Mont Fleury
F-06300 Nice
France
Tel. 93 89 24 01
Tlx. 970 826 secnce f
Fax. 93 87 47 49

Description

The MEGABRIK, which was designed in 1985, is conceived as a machine consisting of several components that can be assembled in different combinations, according to the requirements of the user. It is, therefore, available as an assembly kit, designed to be put together by a "low-technology" artisan, as well as in a fully assembled, ready-to-use version.

The kit version includes:

· a semi-automatic or automatic hydraulic device, 100 x 80 x 30 cm, called PROHA 15 s (Process Hydraulique Automatique) weighing 85 kg and consisting of a pump, a 100 1 hydraulic fluid tank and command panel;

· a compression device, 70 x 70 x 70 cm, called COMPAC 30 tonnes, weighing 320 kg and comprising a mould, moveable hopper with 4 hydraulic jacks and 2 vertical stroke hydraulic jacks for compression;

· and a set of blue prints for assembly.

The ready-to-use version is fixed on a self-carrying chassis with 2 pneumatic wheels, in accordance with road transport standards. The machine is powered either by an electric motor or a 15 hp diesel engine, and can be equipped with a 200 I capacity planetary mixer, which is assembled on two lateral pivoting shafts, which are moved by a hydraulic jack.

Operating the MEGABRIK

The earth, stabilizer and water are fed manually into the mixer, which blends the contents in 200 s cycles. It is then lifted up automatically by the lateral pivoting shafts to fill the hopper.

The hopper incorporates a vibrating system (exclusive) for constant volume filling of the mould. The top cover of the mould is also attached to the hopper and moves back and forth with each change of the hopper's position, as shown in the diagram.

The filling, compression and turning out is done semi-automatically by means of a 7- position manually operated lever, or automatically by means of a pre-programmed device with a hydraulic by-pass. The theoretical duration of one production cycle is 20 seconds for semiautomatic operation and 15 seconds for automatic production.

FIGURE

Technical Details
Size of machine (length x width x height)		400 x 200 x 210cm (158 x 79 x 83 in)
Weight of machine:	Basic Kit (PROHA + COMPAC)	650 kg
	Complete Unit (automatic, diesel) with mixer	700 kg
Shipment of machine	in crate or container (depending on kit or unit delivered)
Weight of packed machine	ranges from 750 to 1900 kg
Standard block size (single mould)	a.	29 x 14 x 9 cm (11.4 x 5.5 x 3.5 in)
Standard block size (single mould)	b.	24 x 12 x 6 cm (9.4 x 4.7 x 2.4 in)
Nominal compaction force		31.4 tonnes
Nominal compaction pressure		7.7 N/mm² (1100 p.s.i.)
Compression ratio		1.8: 1
Energy input/transmission		motorized/hydraulic
No. of blocks per cycle/output rate	a. or b. semi-automatic	1/160 blocks per hour
	a. or b. automatic	1/220 blocks per hour
Labour force required (incl. excavation and mixing)		4 - 6 men
Price (ex works)	MEGABRIK
valid June 1988	Semi-auto., electr., without mixer	99000 FF (approx. 17000 US$)
	Semi-auto., diesel, without mixer	106500 FF (approx. 18300 US$)
	Semi-auto., electr., with mixer	134000 FF (approx. 23000 US$)
	Semi-auto. diesel with mixer	154000 FF (approx.26500 US$)
	Automatic electr. with mixer	146000 FF (approx. 25000 US$)
FF = French Francs	Automatic, diesel, with mixer	166000 FF (approx. 28500 US$)
	KIT (PROHA + COMPAC + Plans)	56000 FF (approx. 9600 US$)