Brick Equipment Q&A

Smooth startup is only the first step. Most brick plant owners face three common troubles in formal production: misunderstanding raw material testing, high defective brick rate, and unexpected machine breakdowns. Based on our overseas project experience, we answer these three questions below.

Q1: Is raw material test necessary before production starts?
A: Yes, it helps you avoid unnecessary production losses.
Many customers start production directly without tests, only to get lots of cracked or burnt bad bricks later, as raw materials do not match their production lines. Tests show material features so we can adjust formulas and processing steps properly. Halstec helps collect samples on site and design matching equipment and production plans.

Q2: How to fix high defective brick output?
A: Check raw material processing, brick forming and kiln firing one by one.
New factories often make many faulty bricks due to problems in these three steps. Uneven raw material grains crack green bricks; low vacuum or wrong cutter gaps cause broken bricks; improper kiln temperature and air flow ruin finished bricks. Adjust settings step by step to cut waste effectively.

Q3: Which parts need regular daily maintenance?
A: Focus on main machines and transport parts.
Clean leftover clay from crushers, mixers and extruders every day and add lubricating oil on time. Check kiln cars and drive chains often, replace worn small parts to stop sudden line shutdown. Cover idle machines against dust and rust during long breaks. Regular maintenance extends machine service life and saves expensive unexpected repair fees for steady running.

Key Takeaways
Test raw materials first to adjust production formulas.
Reduce defects by checking materials, forming and kiln work separately.
Inspect key machines routinely to avoid unplanned stops.

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