AECT Impact 2001A Compressed Earth Block Machine

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$33.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, NGOs

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

AECT with dealers in South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and other nations

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include CalEarth SuperAdobe, Hydraform M9, and Terrabric 2B.

Regions

Worldwide

Countries

United States

Manufacturing/Building Method

AECT individually produces products as they are ordered.

Intellectural Property Type

Copyright

User Provision Model

The machines are distributed mainly through aid organizations or through dealers in South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and other African countries. ^{Interview with representative}

Distributions to Date Status

71 units Interview with representative

Design Specifications

The AECT Impact 2001A Compressed Earth Block Machine is a mobile unit, powered by a 7 HP 208cc OHV Power Horse Gasoline Engine (Yanmar) with 19.5 gallon capacity. Design specifications include:

• Unit Dimensions (L x W x H): 206 x 172.72 x 130 cm³, 15 cm road clearance.
• Weight: 743.89 kg
• Finished brick size (L x W x H): 30.5 x 15.0 x 5.0 - 11.5 cm³
• Finished brick weight: 4.1 - 8.1 kg

Technical Support

AECT requires 2 days of training in order to use the product. Failure to complete the training will result in a failure to validate the product warranty.

Replacement Components

According to the manufacturer, almost every part is replaceable. ^{Interview with representative}

Lifecycle

AECT has products manufactured in 1985 that are still in use. AECT representative states that if they are treated well, there is no reason for them to stop working. Most of the parts are replaceable, and the replaceable liners in the product prevent dirt from metal corrosion, the main reason for product deterioration. Since each user is required to be trained for the product, there is a 6-month warranty. No disposal information is available. ^{Interview with representative}

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Block production rate: Approximately 300 blocks per hour or 2400 per 8 hour day.
• Hopper capacity: 8 - 9 blocks
• Hydraulic system: 73.82 L capacity

Best Quality of block:
• Uniformity
• Strength
• Easy to Lay
• No variance in length and width
• Some moulds have adjustable thickness

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

AECT requires 2 days of training in order to use the product effectively and safely. Failure to complete the training will result in a failure to validate the product warranty.

Complementary Technical Systems

Unknown

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

AECT is a BBB accredited Business (A+) and follows 2009 New Mexico Earthen Building Materials Codes, Title 14, Chapter 7, Part 4.

Evaluation methods

Jar or sedimentation test: tests for suitability of soil for brick making.

pH Testing Procedure for Lime Stabilization

Fire tested by Firelab

Other Information

None