Automatic Block Machine for Hollow Solid Paving Blocks and Curbstones
ZN1000-2 Automatic Block Machine is a new-generation intelligent concrete block making machine developed by QGM & Zenith to meet the requirements of the global high-end concrete products manufacturing market. Integrating advanced control technology, high-performance vibration systems, intelligent hydraulic drive systems, and modular automation solutions, the machine delivers stable and efficient production of a wide range of concrete products, including hollow blocks, solid bricks, paving blocks, curbstones, landscaping blocks, and customized concrete products.
Block Machine Overview
With outstanding molding precision, high production efficiency, and excellent product adaptability, the ZN1000-2 automatic block machine can meet the diverse requirements of customers in different countries and regions for high-quality concrete products manufacturing. As a reliable solution for modern smart block plants, the ZN1000-2 helps manufacturers achieve higher productivity, consistent product quality, and digitalized production management, making it an ideal choice for advanced concrete block production lines.
The ZN1000-2 Fully Automatic Block Making Machine integrates multiple advanced technologies, including:
●Zenith ultra dynamic vibration system
●SIEMENS S7-1500 PLC Intelligent Control System
●Automatic Quick Mold Change System
●Intelligent Material Feeding System
●QGM Intelligent Equipment Cloud Service Platform
●Expandable Automated Production Modules
Block Machine Specifications
Model | 1000-2 |
Maximum Block Height/mm | 350 |
Minimum Block Height/mm | 40 |
Pallet Size (Standard) /mm | 1200x950/870 |
Maximum Production Area (Based on Standard Pallet Size) / mm Pallet Size Can be Customized Within the Specified Range | 1120x900/820 |
Base Material Hopper Capacity/L | 1500 |
Face Material Hopper Capacity/L | 1500 |
Total Machine Weight (Base Material + Face Material + Hydraulic System)/t | Approx. 27 |
Maximum Overall Length of Machine/mm | Approx. 7000 |
Maximum Overall Height of Machine/mm | Approx. 4000 |
Maximum Overall Width of Machine/mm | Approx. 2800 |
Maximum Excitation Force of Vibration Table/kN | 100 |
Maximum Excitation Force of the Press Head/kN | 20 |
Total Hydraulic Flow Rate | 230L/min |
Operating Pressure | 180bar |
Total Installed Power (Reference)/kW | 100 |
Control System | Siemens S7 Series PLC,TIA Portal Platform |
Operating System | Siemens Touch Panel |
Technical Highlights
Zenith Ultra Dynamic Four-Shaft Servo Vibration System (Optional)
The ZN1000-2 block machine can be equipped with the advanced Zenith Ultra Dynamic Four-Shaft Servo Vibration System, which utilizes servo drive technology to achieve high-response, high-precision, and high-dynamic vibration control.
By enabling rapid vibration parameter adjustment within an extremely short response time, the system automatically optimizes vibration frequency and amplitude according to different concrete product requirements. This ensures improved material filling performance, enhanced compaction efficiency, and superior forming quality for various concrete blocks, paving blocks, and other precast concrete products.
Advantages:
• Fast Response:Real-time adjustment of vibration parameters reduces production cycle time and improves overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Precise Control:Independent control of vibration amplitude and speed ensures accurate excitation force output and stable forming performance.
• High-Efficiency Forming:Optimized mold filling and enhanced material compaction improve block density, strength, and surface quality.
• Energy Saving & Cost Reduction:Minimizes unnecessary vibration energy consumption while maintaining excellent concrete block production quality.
Dual-Shaft Servo Vibration System (Optional)
The ZN1000-2 can be equipped with an advanced Dual-Shaft Servo Vibration System, in which two independent servo motors drive the eccentric shafts separately to achieve precise vibration force control and efficient power output. This system ensures stable vibration performance during the forming process, improving the strength, consistency, and surface quality of concrete products.
Advantages:
• Precise vibration control: Accurate excitation force adjustment ensures stable and efficient vibration output;
• Fast system response: Rapid parameter adjustment improves production efficiency and operational flexibility;
• Smooth forming process: Optimized vibration performance enhances molding stability and product consistency;
• Uniform product density: Improved compaction results deliver higher-quality concrete blocks with better structural performance.
Automatic Quick Mold Change System
The ZN1000-2 is equipped with an intelligent automatic quick mold change system, which integrates multiple devices to achieve automatic mold positioning, replacement, and locking through coordinated operation.
Advantages:
• Fast mold change: Significantly reduces downtime and improves production efficiency;
• Intelligent operation: Minimizes manual intervention and reduces labor intensity;
• Higher utilization rate: Enhances overall equipment availability and production continuity;
• Flexible production: Enables rapid product switching to meet diversified and customized manufacturing requirements.
Intelligent Suspended Material Feeding Technology
The ZN1000-2 adopts a modular suspended material feeding system, integrating the face mix feeding unit, base mix feeding system, scraping mechanism, tamper head cleaning device, and anti-bridging device. Its modular design simplifies maintenance and enables fast adjustment, ensuring more uniform and efficient concrete material distribution during the block forming process.
Advantages:
• Uniform Material Distribution: Improves concrete compaction density and enhances product consistency;
• Fast Material Changeover: Reduces adjustment time and shortens production cycles;
• Refined Product Forming: Delivers superior surface quality and high-performance concrete products;
• Stable Operation: Minimizes production fluctuations and ensures reliable output quality.
Hydraulic Reciprocating Anti-Bridge Base Material Feeding Cart (Optional)
The ZN1000-2 can be equipped with a hydraulic reciprocating anti-bridge base material feeding cart. Driven by a hydraulic system, the material-breaking rake moves back and forth to improve the flowability of base materials and effectively prevent material bridging during the feeding process.
Electric-Driven Swing-Type Anti-Bridge Base Material Feeding Cart (Optional)
The ZN1000-2 can be equipped with an electric-driven swing-type anti-bridge base material feeding cart. Powered by an electric motor, the system adopts a rotary swinging mechanism to improve material conveying conditions and ensure smoother, more stable base material feeding during the block forming process.
Modular Main Machine Design
The ZN1000-2 adopts a modular assembled frame structure with extensive use of high-strength bolted connections. Key components, including the vibration table, motor support beams, and feeding frame, are designed with bolt-connected structures, effectively reducing maintenance costs and improving service efficiency.
Advantages:
• Easier Maintenance: Modular structural design simplifies inspection and servicing procedures;
• Faster Component Replacement: Standardized components reduce downtime during maintenance operations;
• Stronger Adaptability: Enhanced equipment compatibility supports various production environments and application requirements;
• Higher Operational Stability: High-strength precision assembly ensures reliable long-term performance.
Automatic Hydraulic Locking System for Face Mix Unit
The ZN1000-2 adopts an advanced automatic hydraulic locking system between the main machine and the face mix unit. The hydraulic cylinder drives the locking mechanism to achieve secure connection, reducing manual adjustment requirements and improving the overall automation level of the equipment.
Advantages:
• Automatic Locking, Efficient Integration
Achieves fast and reliable connection between the main machine and face mix unit, reducing manual intervention and improving production changeover efficiency.
• Precise Positioning, Stable Connection
Ensures accurate alignment and consistent positioning between components, enhancing operational stability and forming precision.
• Fast Switching, Reduced Downtime
Shortens adjustment time during production transitions, improves equipment utilization, and supports flexible manufacturing requirements.
• Intelligent Control, Simplified Operation
Enables fully automated locking and releasing processes through intelligent control, making operation safer, easier, and more efficient.
Mold Head Locking System
The high-precision mold head locking system adopts a mechanical locking structure consisting of high-strength locking blocks, wedge-type mold head clamps, and double-acting hydraulic cylinders. Through mechanical dead-point locking technology, the system maintains stable locking force throughout the demolding process, ensuring consistent pressure control and improved forming accuracy.
Advantages:
• Stable locking performance: Maintains constant pressure, minimizes product deformation, and improves molding precision;
• Precise positioning: Reduces edge damage and enhances the overall integrity of finished concrete products;
• Smooth demolding process: Prevents surface scratches and minimizes quality variations;
• Higher production efficiency: Improves product qualification rate and ensures consistent block quality during continuous production.
Electric Screw Rod Lifting Adjustment System
The ZN1000-2 is equipped with a high-precision electric screw rod lifting adjustment system, enabling intelligent adjustment of the pressure head height. The system provides accurate positioning control, simplifies operation procedures, and improves the overall automation level of the block forming process.
Advantages:
• Precise Adjustment: High positioning accuracy ensures stable and reliable pressure head height control;
• Easy Operation: Automatic parameter setting reduces manual adjustment procedures and improves efficiency;
• Intelligent Control: Automated adjustment enhances equipment performance and production consistency;
• Reduced Errors: Minimizes human operation deviations and improves product quality uniformity.
Intelligent Control System
The ZN1000-2 is equipped with a high-performance SIEMENS S7-1500 (6ES7 515-2AM01-0AB0) PLC controller, providing powerful computing capability, large program storage capacity, and precise motion control performance. As the intelligent control core of the block making machine, the system ensures stable operation, accurate process execution, and reliable production performance.
Combined with a visual human-machine interface (HMI), the control system enables real-time monitoring of production parameters, equipment status, and operating information. This significantly improves operational convenience, production management efficiency, and overall automation performance.
Advantages:
• High-Speed Processing: Ensures fast system response and efficient execution of production commands;
• Large Storage Capacity: Supports multiple production processes and flexible parameter management;
• Precise Control: Enables synchronized operation of all machine movements for consistent forming quality;
• Intelligent Diagnostics: Reduces maintenance risks and minimizes unexpected downtime.
Versatile Expansion Options
The ZN1000-2 features a highly modular design, allowing flexible integration of various optional systems to meet diverse production requirements, including:
●Multi-color System
●Foam Concrete Device
●Automatic Board Pulling Device
●Core Hole Extraction Device
●Transverse Cleaning Brush System
These expandable functions enable the machine to adapt to different market demands and product specifications, providing multi-functional production capability and maximizing the efficiency of concrete products manufacturing. The ZN1000-2 delivers a flexible and intelligent solution for producing a wide range of concrete blocks, paving blocks, landscape products, and customized concrete products.
QGM Intelligent Equipment Cloud Service Platform
Developed independently by QGM, the Intelligent Equipment Cloud Service Platform empowers customers to build smarter concrete products factories through digital equipment management and intelligent production monitoring. By integrating IoT technology, cloud computing, and intelligent data analysis, the platform enables real-time equipment supervision, predictive maintenance, and continuous production optimization.
Advantages:
●Real-Time Monitoring：Enables online tracking of equipment operating status, production data, and key performance indicators for better operational control.
●Remote System Upgrade：Supports remote software updates and system optimization to improve equipment performance and extend service life.
●Predictive Fault Diagnosis：Uses intelligent data analysis to identify potential equipment issues in advance, reducing unexpected downtime and maintenance risks.
●Data-Driven Optimization：Collects and analyzes production data to improve operational efficiency and maximize equipment utilization.
●Equipment Health Assessment：Provides comprehensive machine condition evaluation, ensuring long-term stable operation and reliable performance.
With the QGM Intelligent Equipment Cloud Service Platform, traditional block production equipment is upgraded into a smart block machine solution featuring digital management, IoT remote monitoring, and intelligent maintenance capabilities. This helps manufacturers achieve higher efficiency, lower operating costs, and a more reliable digital concrete manufacturing system for modern concrete products production.
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