Automation Level | Small workshops, DIY projects | Industry Standard: Semi-automatic (ISO 9283) Our Base: Manual operation Our Advanced: Semi-automatic (ISO 9283 compliant) ▲ | ▲ Advanced: 40% faster production (vs manual) Base: Cost-effective for low-volume needs | Base: Labor-intensive ▲ Advanced: 20% higher upfront cost |
Material Compatibility | Diverse raw material requirements | Industry: 4 materials (ASTM C150/C618) Base: 3 materials (clay, cement, concrete) Advanced: 5 materials (adds fly ash, sand) ▲ | ▲ Advanced: Supports recycled fly ash (environmentally friendly) Base: Simplified setup for common materials | Base: Limited to 3 materials ▲ Advanced: Requires training for mixed materials |
Block Type Support | Customized construction projects | Industry: 3 types (solid, hollow, interlock) Base/Advanced: All 3 types + faster mold switching ▲ | ▲ Advanced: 30% quicker mold changes (ISO 10304) Base: Versatile for standard projects | Both: Requires manual mold installation for interlock blocks |
Production Capacity | High-volume brick factories | Industry: 500 units/day Base: 200 units/day Advanced: 400 units/day ▲ | ▲ Advanced: Meets mid-scale demand (400 units/day) Base: Ideal for small-scale batches | Base: Slower output for large orders ▲ Advanced: Still 20% below industry peak |
Operational Method | Heavy-duty industrial use | Industry: Vibration + hydraulic (ISO 10304) Base: Manual vibration Advanced: Hydraulic vibration ▲ | ▲ Advanced: Consistent compaction (43 dBA quieter than manual) Base: Low maintenance needs | Base: Fatigue risk for operators ▲ Advanced: Higher energy consumption |
Customization | Specialized brick designs (e.g., curbstones) | Industry: Standard molds only Base: Limited to preset molds Advanced: Custom mold integration ▲ | ▲ Advanced: Supports bespoke shapes (e.g., curbstone blocks) Base: Cost-efficient for standard molds | Base: No flexibility for unique projects ▲ Advanced: Requires mold design expertise |