Automation Level | Large-scale construction projects | Industry: Semi-automatic (ISO 10218) Base: Semi-automatic (ISO 10218) Advanced: Fully automatic (ISO 10218-1:2011) ▲▲▲ | Advanced: No manual intervention (▲▲▲) Base: Cost-effective for small-scale | Base: Requires operator supervision Advanced: Higher initial cost (▲▲) |
Block Type | Hollow block manufacturing facilities | Industry: Solid/hollow blocks (ASTM C90) Base: Hollow blocks only (EN 771-3) Advanced: Hollow + solid blocks (▲▲) | Base: Specialized for energy-efficient hollow bricks Advanced: Versatility in block types (▲▲) | Base: Limited to hollow blocks Advanced: Slightly higher maintenance (▲) |
Raw Material Compatibility | Recycling facilities | Industry: Clay/cement/sand (ASTM C33) Base: Clay/cement (ASTM C989) Advanced: + recycled materials (▲▲▲) | Advanced: Sustainable material utilization (▲▲▲) Base: Efficient primary material use | Base: Can’t process recycled materials Advanced: Requires sorted inputs (▲) |
Certification | Export-oriented manufacturers | Industry: CE (EN ISO 13849-1) Base: CE (EN ISO 13849-1) Advanced: CE + ISO 9001 (▲▲) | Advanced: Enhanced quality assurance (▲▲) Base: Meets basic safety standards | Base: Limited to regional markets Advanced: Higher certification costs (▲) |
Processing Capacity | High-volume production lines | Industry: 500–1000 units/hour (ISO 14174) Base: 800 units/hour (▲) Advanced: 1500 units/hour (▲▲▲) | Advanced: 1500 units/hour (▲▲▲) Base: Moderate output efficiency | Base: Slower than Advanced Advanced: Requires larger space (▲▲) |
Voltage Requirement | Remote areas with variable power | Industry: 220V–440V (IEC 60038) Base: 380V (IEC 60038) Advanced: 380V + auto-adjust (▲▲) | Advanced: Flexibility in power supply (▲▲) Base: Standard industrial compatibility | Base: Inflexible for variable voltages Advanced: Complex wiring setup (▲) |