Mecmetal

MEC Evolution-20 Concrete Block Machine

Fully automatic concrete block machine

Mecmetal Oy specialize in fully electromechanical concrete block machines that produce a wide range of concrete products, including masonry blocks, landscaping products, and specialized items like insulated concrete blocks and chimney blocks

What is MEC Evolution-20 Concrete Block Machine?

The MEC Evolution-20 is the world’s only fully electromechanical concrete block machine, offering a cleaner, more efficient alternative to traditional hydraulic systems. Utilizing advanced servo motor technology, this machine delivers precise control, faster response times, and up to 90% energy savings. Its fully electric design eliminates the need for hydraulic oil, reducing maintenance requirements and environmental impact while maintaining superior performance and consistency in every cycle. The upgraded control system further enhances efficiency, making production more streamlined and cost-effective.

 

Market-Leading Efficiency

All MEC Block Machines are fully electromechanical, from the block machine itself to every piece of production equipment and attachment. In particular, MEC Block machines are equipped with powerful and precise servo motors, which serve as the primary power source for fast and repetitive movements, such as molding, tamping, and vibration operations. Although some AC motors are still in place for practical reasons, everything is integrated into the same servo control system. Moreover, improved servo gear motor technology guarantees precise and fast movements in all operating conditions and improves energy efficiency to a completely new level.

The machine’s design, from the RHS steel frame to the vibration table configuration, is rooted in decades of experience with tested and constantly evolving mechanical solutions. Furthermore, new advancements have been developed through active collaboration with customers, effectively addressing the needs of efficient production and market development.

 

Concrete intelligence and efficiency

The control system is designed to be both smart and highly versatile, while remaining exceptionally user-friendly and easy to use. As a result, it enables operators to run production efficiently without needing to focus heavily on control system’s technical side. Over time, the system’s versatility becomes a cost-saving factor, particularly when aiming to boost production efficiency for each concrete product in the catalog, all while maintaining the highest product quality. With system’s versatility and stepless adjustments of the top and bottom vibration, as well as the whiskers of the filling car, production managers and operators can easily implement changes to concrete mix recipes, test aggregates, or even develop new products more successfully and at a faster pace.

Additionally, the new web-based services maximize production efficiency and enable quick hotline service to any need, anywhere. These solutions also offer an extensive range of predictive maintenance options and real-time diagnostic services.

 

 

See also our other block machine modules for more specific production

 

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Advantages

  • High utilization rate
  • Extremely fault-tolerant
  • The manufactured products are very homogenous and high-quality
  • Short downtimes
  • Intelligent maintenance and diagnostics
  • Long life cycle
  • Cost-effective
  • Up to 90% more energy efficient*
  • Carbon footprint minimized
Technical properties
Fully automatic
Fully electromechanical operation, based on servo technology
Smart features
Sturdy industrial design
Precise guides and gears
Stepless adjustments for all movements
Automatic central lubrication system
Directed top and bottom vibration, with portable frequency and power adjustments
Express mold attachment and mold change automation
Bottom face profiles possible with drawplate
Supplied with CE marking as standard, but can be manufactured to meet other standards, such as UL, RCM etc.
Available with many additional equipment for product variety; washing unit, splitting unit, antique line, EPS feeder, Face mix unit, colormix drawplate
* Dependent on selected production pallet size
** Extended warranty up to 10 years with maintenance agreement
Dimensions
Production pallet size options:* Width: 1200 - 1400 mm
Length: 650 - 1400 mm
Thickness: 35 - 50 mm
Product area options:* Width: 1120 - 1320 mm
Length: 600 - 1350 mm
Maximum product height: 15 - 400 mm
Cycle time:
1. 200x100x60 Paver
2. 400x200x200 Block
1. 10 - 13 s
2. 12 - 15 s
Connection power: < 80 kW
Avg. Electricity consumption6 - 10 kWh
Main switch: < 200A
Need for compressed air: 200 liters/min
Frame main dimensions:* Length: 4000 – 6000 mm
Width: 3220 mm
Height: 3300 - 3600 mm
Total weight: approx.* 10 000 – 16 000 kg
Warranty:**Machine: 1 year
Frame: 5 years
Additional warranty up to 10 years
Machines for special needs can be designed to orderAsk more!

More details and features

High utilization rate

  • Operational reliability, less unwanted production stoppages
  • Fast mold changes
  • Little need for manual maintenance
  • Problems are easy to solve for the user

 

The manufactured products are very consistent and high-quality

  • Fast and precise movement on each cycle
  • Production facility or climate doesn’t have an effect to MEC Block machine production capabilities
  • Real time quality parameter monitoring and feedback that guides the user

 

Energy efficient

  • MEC Block machines uses only 6 – 10 kWh during full scale production, saving even $100.000+ on electricity bill
  • Servo motors only consume energy during the movements
  • Braking energy is possible to use in next movement
  • Main switch < 200A
  • Realized energy consumption is being monitored real time
  • Energy consumption can be optimized even further

 

Affordable and predictable maintenance costs

  • We only use proven, high quality materials, parts and components for durability and cost effectiveness
  • Accurate real time diagnostics and fault diagnostics to prevent bigger maintenance needs

 

Extremely fault-tolerant

  • Sturdy industrial PC designed for 24/7 use
  • No moving parts, no blowers
  • Flash drive that is easy to recover / replace
  • Automation components are high quality and designed for rough conditions
  • Automation components are placed in the control room in their own compact device cabinet away from dust and vibration
  • Dust-proof electric cabinets with integrated cooling system
  • Duplicated fieldbus
  • Automatic backup of the control system’s programs, parameters and recipes

 

Short downtimes

  • Comprehensive and practical support and maintenance services
  • Fast and easy availability of consumables and spare parts
  • Easy installation of modular components

 

Ready to rock?

No matter what your block product range is, MEC Block Machines will meet your needs.
See what our customers have manufactured with MEC Block Machines.

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Please contact for

More information

Jani Toropainen

Chief Executive Officer

+358 45 260 9209