This QT40-2 customer project in Lilongwe, Malawi was configured to produce 4-inch and 6-inch hollow blocks. The documented production output is 2,500-4,000 blocks per 8-hour shift.
Project Overview
- Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
- Machine: QT40-2
- Products: 4-inch and 6-inch hollow blocks
- Output: 2,500-4,000 blocks per 8-hour shift
Customer Background
A first-time building-material entrepreneur in Lilongwe wanted to enter Malawi’s growing cement hollow-block market with a limited budget, a compact site and workers who had no experience with large production lines.
Customer Challenges
A fully automatic line exceeded the startup budget, while manual production could not provide the density or output required for infrastructure orders. The plant also needed to switch between 4-inch and 6-inch hollow blocks.
Selected Solution
The QT40-2 manual concrete block machine provided a compact, low-entry production solution. Stable vibration forming and replaceable molds let a two-person team produce both required hollow-block sizes without a complex supporting line.
Project Results
After installation and commissioning, the plant entered production quickly. Finished-product pass rates remained above 95%, power consumption suited local conditions, and simple maintenance reduced the need for specialist technicians. The customer built a stable local client base and recovered the initial investment.
Customer Feedback
This QT40-2 block machine is an ideal choice for our new-built block factory. It is simple to operate and costs little on maintenance. We can produce two sizes of hollow blocks flexibly, and the block quality meets local construction standards.
Customer in Malawi
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