Junior Wire Cutting Machine

For serious business enquiries about this equipment please contact our business partner, THT International, who are the manufacturer of specialist equipment for small foamed concrete block making factories.

For Semi-Automated and Manual Foamed Concrete Block Factories

The most cost effective way to make foamed concrete (CLC) blocks is to cast a large block of foamed concrete and then cut it into smaller blocks using a wire cutter. Foamed concrete blocks can be made in an automated block factory using a large wire cutter, or in semi-automated or manual block making factories. In a semi-automated block factory and in manual factories, the operation can be speeded up using the Junior Wire Cutting Machine. It is quicker and easier than using either a single, manual wire saw with a cutting guide or than using battery moulds which must have plates removed and coated with mould release agent.

The Junior Wire Cutting Machine consists of a small metal frame with an electrically operated cradle that moves vertically up and down. The cradle has six tensioned wires for cutting a large foamed concrete block into small blocks.

Foamed concrete is being discharged from a mixer into a holding tray
Foamed concrete discharged from mixer into a cart for transporting to the moulds
The Junior Wire Cutting Machine is a small metal frame with a cradle that moves up and down. The cradle has six wire for cutting a large foamed concrete block into small blocks.
Junior Wire Cutting Machine. The sides of the mould must be removed before cutting can begin.
Junior block cutter and a large block of foamed concrete that has been cut into small blocks
Junior block cutter and cut blocks
Foamed concrete blocks cut by junior wire cutter
Blocks cut by Junior Wire Cutting Machine. The blocks remain on the mould base until after they have set.

The EABASSOC Junior Wire Cutting Machine has six tensioned wires that cut simultaneously, taking approximately 10 - 20 seconds to cut through the large block. The size of the large foamed concrete block is 500/600(W) x 200(H) x 2400(L)mm. This large block can be cut into 24 foamed concrete blocks of 100x200x500/600mm. It is also possible to use longer moulds to make longer large blocks. The Junior Wire Cutting Machine has four wheels to move it along the length of the large block. When it is in position brakes stop it from moving around.

The cutting operation can be carried out electrically or manually if there is no electrical power on site. Raising the cutting wires is done manually. The cutting frame moves vertically on stainless steel shafts. Linear bearings on chrome plated shafts ensure the wires have a smooth cutting action which gives the foamed concrete an even surface.

Junior Wire Cutting Machine Specifications

  • Power Supply: 0.25kW/380V/50Hz
  • Weight: 65kgs
  • Size of Large Block: 500/600(W) x 200(H) x 2400(L)mm
  • Size of Cut Block: 100(W) x 200(H) x 500/600(L)mm
  • No. of Cutting Wires: 6
  • Capacity: 5 - 7 m3 per 8 hour shift

To find out more about setting up a foamed concrete (CLC) block factory and to purchase our wire cutting machine contact us today.