Description
Stocked dispatch — the LY4-10 interlocking brick making machine sits in our yard with container loading already mapped, so a buyer working against a project deadline sees a confirmed departure date before the balance payment clears.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | LY4-10 |
| Product Type | Hydraulic Interlocking Brick Making Machine |
| Machine Power | 11 kW |
| Moulding Cycle | 7-10 seconds (basis not stated in source — confirm block format / material / thickness) |
| Hydraulic Pressure | 25-32 MPa |
| Machine Weight | 1500 kg |
| Overall Dimensions (L×W×H) | 2260×1500×2380 mm |
| Voltage | According to buyer’s local voltage (basis to be confirmed) |
| Mould Format | Interlocking brick, 4 pcs per cycle |
| Automation Level | Automatic material feeding, mould pressing and mould lifting |
| Warranty | 1 year (excluding wearing parts) |
Application Suitability
| Application | Material or Output |
|---|---|
| Interlocking brick production on a project site | Cement mixed with local aggregate such as crushed stone, sand or laterite |
| Small-scale clay and cement brick plant | Clay blended with cement binder, pressed and air-cured |
| Contractor producing blocks for own build schedule | Site-sourced fill material compatible with hydraulic interlock pressing |
| Distributor restocking a standard interlocking format | Standard interlocking brick mould supplied with machine |
Why Dispatch Certainty Matters More Than the Quoted Cycle Time
A moulding cycle figure means nothing if the machine is still sitting on a factory floor six weeks past the promised ship date.
When a contractor lines up a curing yard, hires block-curing labour and books a container slot, every week of supplier delay burns cash on idle workers and missed milestone penalties. I have watched project sites in West Africa and Southeast Asia stand half-finished because the block machine the buyer ordered was described as "in production" long after the purchase order was signed. For an interlocking brick making machine in stock, the real value is not the press stroke speed on paper — it is the gap between order confirmation and the bill of lading date. [NEED_CITE: typical construction milestone penalties for delayed block supply]
What "In Stock" Actually Means on the Yard
Buyers often hear "in stock" and assume the machine can leave the gate tomorrow. For the LY4-10 interlocking brick making machine in stock, the phrase means the main press frame, hydraulic cylinder, mould box and feeder assembly are physically present and have passed the factory bench test. Voltage-specific wiring, control panel labelling in the destination language and pallet-matching adjustments still take a short lead before loading. This is the gap between a machine that exists and a machine that is actually ready to clear customs at your port without holding the container for rework.
Loading Plan and Arrival Estimate, Stated Before You Pay
The 2260×1500×2380 mm footprint and 1500 kg mass determine whether the LY4-10 ships as a single assembled unit or dismantled to share a container with moulds and spare wearing parts. A flat rack or open-top container may be needed depending on the liner shipping route to the destination port. We confirm the container type, stuffing plan and estimated transit window in writing before the balance is called, so the buyer can line up the forklift and crane at the discharge side without guessing. [NEED_CITE: container loading practices for mid-size block machines]
Reading the Specs That Actually Shape Your Output
The 25-32 MPa hydraulic pressure range, paired with the vibration cycle, determines whether the interlocking brick leaves the mould with enough green strength to be handled onto a curing rack without corner damage. A pressure setting at the lower end suits a lean cement mix with fine sand; the upper end is needed when the local aggregate is coarser or includes crushed stone dust. The 7-10 second moulding cycle applies to the standard interlocking format at four pieces per cycle — a different brick profile, a thicker wall or a wetter mix will shift that number. The 11 kW motor rating tells the site electrician what dedicated breaker and cable section to prepare before the machine arrives.
The Cost of Skipping the Voltage Conversation
I once saw a 4-10 class interlocking brick machine land in a 60 Hz market wired for 50 Hz, run hot within the first shift and burn out the hydraulic pump motor before the first thousand bricks were cured. Voltage and frequency are not line items you confirm after arrival. For the LY4-10, the destination supply must be declared at inquiry stage so the motor winding, control transformer and any heater elements are matched to the site grid, with the nameplate and test record showing the correct figures before loading. [NEED_CITE: voltage and frequency standards by export market]
Why Buyers Route This Order Through the Stock List
The LY4-10 is specified as one matched system — press, mould, pallet size and handling — rather than a bare machine that leaves the buyer to source the rest locally. Stock units are configured against a short list of common destination voltages, and custom winding is quoted against the lead time of the motor shop, not hidden inside the machine price. The mould supplied is the interlocking format the buyer’s market actually sells, with custom drawings available when a local project specifies a different lock profile. Packing photographs, a factory test record and the customs paperwork set travel with the container, so clearance at destination does not stall on a missing certificate. [NEED_CITE: CE machinery directive requirements for industrial equipment]
Documentation & Verification
- Factory test record showing hydraulic pressure and cycle on interlocking format before dispatch.
- Voltage and control language confirmation sheet signed off prior to production release.
- Mould drawing and format list matching the interlocking profile on the purchase order.
- Operation and maintenance manual with wearing parts list in the buyer’s language.
- Packing photographs and container loading plan for customs and insurance filing.
Installation, Commissioning & Support
- Foundation slab sized to the 2260×1500 mm footprint and 1500 kg static load.
- Dedicated breaker and cable section matched to the 11 kW motor and site voltage.
- Machine shipped assembled or dismantled per the confirmed container loading plan.
- First-run parameter setting on local aggregate and cement blend at commissioning.
- Operator training covering mould change, daily lubrication and hydraulic checks.
- Wearing parts list provided so the first replacement order is placed before stock runs out.
What to Send With Your Inquiry
To give you a firm dispatch date rather than a hopeful one, share the interlocking brick profile your market buys, the local aggregate you will run and the destination voltage and frequency. If the machine is feeding an existing curing yard, tell us the pallet size and forklift capacity already on site so the handling side matches the press. Project deadline and port of discharge let us confirm the container type and realistic arrival window up front.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the LY4-10 interlocking brick making machine in stock right now, and how fast can it ship?
A: The LY4-10 unit on the stock list is physically in the yard and has passed the factory bench test. Dispatch still requires voltage confirmation, control language setup and container loading planning, which together take a short, defined lead. The exact ship date is stated in writing before the balance is due, so your project schedule is not built on a promise.
Q: How do you confirm voltage and frequency for my destination before shipment?
A: You declare the site supply — voltage, phase and Hz — at inquiry stage. The motor winding, control transformer and any heater elements are then matched to that supply, and the machine nameplate plus test record show the correct figures before loading. This avoids the motor overheating or contactor chatter that happens when a 50 Hz unit lands on a 60 Hz grid.
Q: Does the machine ship assembled or dismantled, and what container is used?
A: The choice depends on the overall dimensions, the shipping line’s container availability and whether moulds and spare parts share the same box. We confirm the container type, stuffing plan and whether the press travels upright or dismantled in writing, so your port-side team knows whether a crane or a standard forklift is required on arrival.
Q: Which wearing parts should I order with the machine for the first year?
A: Hydraulic seals, mould liner plates, feeder paddle tips and vibration isolation rubbers are the items that see the most wear on an interlocking format press. We provide a wearing parts list with part numbers against the exact LY4-10 configuration shipped, so your first reorder can be placed before the original spares run out on site.
Q: What documents come in the container for customs clearance?
A: The shipment pack includes the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, factory test record, operation and maintenance manual and any certificate required by the destination country. We review the document set with the buyer before dispatch so the clearing agent sees no surprise gaps when the container hits the port.
