Hydraform refers to the hydraulic formation of of blocks. Hydraform machines use hydraulic pressure to compress the soil and cement mixture into a high-quality strong block.
Interlocking refers to the male and female ridges on the top and bottom as well as front and back of the Hydraform blocks. These ridges then lock into one another to lock the blocks into place.
Hydraform machines have one or two chambers. Each chamber on a standard machine can produce 1500 blocks per day or 3000 on a double chamber machine. The latest machine, the M7MI-Super (A – Automation) has been upgraded to produce 2200 blocks in its single chamber.
The Interlocking blockmaking machines use soil and cement to produce the interlocking dry-stacked blocks. The conventional machines use sand (river sand, aggregate, crusher dust) and cement to produce conventional cement products such as hollow blocks, pavers and retaining blocks.
Hydraform walls creates a smooth finish that can be left as a face brick finish for outside walls and plastered on internal walls. Hydraform recommends that outside face brick walls are treated with a water repellent to protect the outer surface.
