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LEGI Series 480 CSBM

The LEGI Series 480 Compressed Soil Block Machine is fully automated and produces up to 480 compressed soil blocks per hour of load bearing, non-fired, structural blocks for all kinds of construction projects. The machine can be set to vary the thickness of the blocks from 2.0 to 4.5 inches. Soil can be loaded with a front-end loader or bobcat type loader.

Machine Specifications and Production Limits
  • Weight: 5,600 lbs. with Fuel and Hydraulic Tanks Full
  • Dimensions: 7.38 ft. wide by 13.67 ft. long by 8.92 ft. high (operational height). Travel height = 6.83 ft.
  • Power Source: 47.5 hp Yanmar 4 cylinder Liquid Cooled Diesel Fueled Engine
  • Fuel Consumption: 1.5 gallons per hour of operation
  • Hydraulics: Oilgear and White Components (Available Worldwide)
  • Hydraulic System Volume: 40 gallons
  • Air to Oil Cooler: Operating ambient temperature range +28 to +125 degrees F.
  • Hydraulic Fluid Filters: Beta rated filtration
  • Automated Controls: Omron Industrial Programmable Controller in a NEMA 12 Box. All Solid State
  • Ram Press Force: Ram Press Force: 1,100 – 2,000 psi on 14″ x 10″ x 3.5″ block
  • Block Production Rate: 480 blocks/hr. for average 3.5 – 4 inch block
  • Block Sizes: Variable, depends upon clients needs. Standard size is 14″ x 10″ x 3.5″. Mold and plates can be adjusted to produce blocks that are 14″ x 7″ x 3.5″
  • Trailer Characteristics: 6,000 lb. axle with electric brakes normal U.S.A. lighting package
  • Recommended Maintenance Schedule: 45 minutes daily
  • Periodic Engine Maintenance: As recommended by the engine manufacturer
  • Patented in U.S.A.: Manufactured under U.S.A. Patent No. 5629033. Other patents pending

STANDARD FEATURES

  • The fuel usage shall be less than 1.75 gallons of diesel per hour of operation
  • The machine shall have the capability to replace the breech wear plates
  • The machine shall have the capability to replace the tray wear plates
  • The machine shall be equipped with a 48 horsepower or less engine
  • The machine shall be equipped with a pintle hook hitch placed at Humvee height
  • The machine shall be equipped with four (4) helicopter lifting hooks each capable of lifting a minimum of 6,500 pounds each
  • The operating engine shall be equipped with Murphy safety shut downs over heat and oil pressure
  • The machine shall be equipped with hydraulic brakes (surge) with auto reverse
  • The machine shall be equipped with a mechanical parking brake
  • The machine shall be equipped with either Goodyear Wrangler MT Military .OZ Load Range D 37×12.50R16.5 M+S run flat tires (Humvee) OR Heavy Duty, Steel Belted, 10 ply, Commercial Grade trailer tires
  • The machine shall be equipped with solid state Omron Industrial Controllers housed in a NEMA 12 Box
  • The machine shall be equipped with a beta rated oil filtration system

UNIQUE FEATURES

  • The machine shall have the capability of producing up to 480 blocks per hour
  • The block press mechanism shall have a vertical press action across the breadth of the block – not a horizontal press action
  • The press plates shall have an elastomeric material of at least 80 durometers of hardness applied to them
  • The block chambers and block exit surfaces shall be constructed of AR400 grade or greater steel
  • The machine shall be capable of producing two sizes of blocks (14″ long x 10″ wide or 14″ long x 7″ wide)
  • The machine shall have the ability to adjust the block thickness from 2.0″ to 4.5″