The Makiga Stabilized Soil Block Press (SSB) Machine
The Makiga Soil block press is heavy duty, low maintenance and manually operated. It compacts a mixture of soil and cement into stabilized soil blocks for the construction of affordable housing, water and sanitation systems. Working under typical compression force of 80-100kN and weighing 140kg,
The Makiga Stabilized Soil Block Press (SSB) machine is capable of producing 400 to 500 blocks under the workmanship of 4 individuals on 8hr day shifts.
For the soil block press to be operational it must be securely mounted on a timber plank (procured seperately), with the following dimensions: 3m x 300mm x 50mm or 10ft x 12" x 2"
All versions of the soil block press have the following features:
- An adjusting knob to reduce or increase the volume of the mould box
- A double ejection for easy removal of the blocks
- A high compaction ratio giving extra compaction to the blocks