Manufactured cement products always should have the exact shape. This is achieved by special matrixes. The more varied products the enterprise has, the more matrixes should be available. Without this component, it is impossible to produce any products. Molding equipment, or matrix, can be standard or customized. Let us consider the classification of specified equipment and features of its application.

Molding equipment for brick making machines: classification and application features

What classification does molding equipment have?

Since these products can be extremely diverse, they are classified according to several key features including:

• complexity;
• price;
• type;
• integration with other types of equipment.

The complexity and, as a result, the price of a product can be divided into four classes. The first is the simplest and includes the equipment with straight lines. The fourth class has the most difficult shape.

Molding equipment is divided into two main types: combined and simple. Combination matrix consists of several main elements, and the simple matrix consists of just one element. Classification by the equipment type is clear; each matrix is made for a specific type of a brick making machine. Therefore, when choosing or ordering the matrix, always pay attention to the type of a brick making machine where it will be installed.

It is possible to produce a variety of individual curved shapes and textures according on special request.

Matrixes application features

If we consider the using of shapes without getting into details, everything is quite simple. The mold consists of two parts - the punch and the matrix. During the operation of a brick making machine, semi-dry mixture is fed into a matrix, and then the mix is compressed by the punch. Thus, the desired product is formed.

Molding equipment requires some servicing; otherwise, you will not get the exact shape of the product due to adherent parts of the grout. However, as experience has shown, it would be more than enough to clean the mold after the end of a work shift. In addition, at certain periods it is necessary to wash the equipment and check the device to identify defects on the inner surface. If everything is done correctly, the inventory will serve you for at least five years. During this time, it will pay off its cost and the cost of the rest of the equipment many times.