United States, 19th Aug 2025, – Lontto, a leading manufacturer of block and brick making machines that also provides installation and training services, has announced a newly developed automatic brick making machine featuring Siemens PLC control and CALYCA hydraulic components. The announcement signals continued integration of programmable control and hydraulic actuation for plants seeking consistent, traceable production across concrete and compressed earth block applications.
The release expands the company’s portfolio for concrete and compressed earth block production with a model designed for coordinated control of feed, compaction, and demolding. The PLC-based architecture manages cycle timing and motion profiles, while hydraulic actuation provides force delivery for molding sequences. The configuration focuses on stable operation, transparent settings, and access for routine service within new or existing plant layouts.
Control logic and hydraulics are arranged to support repeatable outcomes under typical plant conditions. Parameter sets can be stored and recalled to reflect variations in aggregates, moisture levels, and cement content, aligning production steps with documented targets. The approach enables consistent cycle control without relying on custom engineering at the line level, supporting integration into facilities that already use standardized sensors and safety devices.
Commissioning has been structured around practical handover. Installation and training services cover base setting, level and alignment checks, input/output verification, and the establishment of preventive maintenance routines. Documentation outlines inspection points, torque values, lubrication intervals, and lockout procedures, with a view to reducing unplanned downtime and simplifying work instructions for operators and technicians.
“The integration of Siemens PLC architecture with CALYCA hydraulics is intended to bring structured control, diagnostics, and serviceability to everyday block production,” said Chao Zhang, CEO of Lontto. “The project emphasizes stability, maintainability, and operator safety across common brick and block formats, with parameters that can be recorded, reviewed, and refined over time.”
Plant managers often balance throughput targets with variability in raw materials and weather conditions. The machine addresses those constraints by coordinating material feed, mold compaction pressure, vibration dwell, and demolding speed through programmable setpoints. Electrical enclosures and hydraulic manifolds are separated to manage heat and vibration, while labeled I/O and standardized connectors aim to simplify troubleshooting and parts replacement.
Safety and accessibility are treated as part of the layout. Guarding preserves clear lines of sight to the mold area, and interlocks support safe intervention during mold changeovers and cleaning. Where local codes require, provisions for emergency stop circuits, isolation, and verification are included in the commissioning checklist. The overall footprint is planned to accommodate forklift and pallet movements common to masonry product plants.
Lifecycle considerations extend beyond startup. Training materials focus on measurable checkpoints, such as cycle time stability, compaction pressure trends, and reject rates, allowing supervisors to track process capability. Routine service points are placed for easy access, and baseline spares lists are recommended to reflect typical wear across seals, hoses, and sensors. The objective is to encourage structured maintenance that can be audited against plant standards.
“Future development will prioritize modular configurations, expanded data capture for line-level reporting, and options that support material efficiency,” Zhang added. “The roadmap focuses on measured improvements that shorten setup time, simplify training, and support consistent output across varied plant conditions.”
The announcement aligns with steady demand for equipment that bridges manual and fully automated operations in masonry manufacturing. Facilities that maintain batch records and quality logs stand to benefit from control parameters that can be tied to production lots, enabling clearer traceability. By using established industrial platforms for control and hydraulics, the model is positioned for use in plants that favor documented procedures and predictable maintenance schedules.
Lontto continues to manufacture block and brick making machines across multiple categories, including concrete block machines, mobile block making machines, and compressed earth block machines. Service offerings include installation and training intended to establish efficient, safe operation from commissioning onward.
For media inquiries regarding the Automatic Brick Making Machine, Lontto can be reached by phone at 708 260 8300 or by email at lontto66@gmail.com. The company is based at 4992 S Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60638, USA.
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