Gypsum blocks for efficient construction: with Grenzebach production technology

Dosing and mixing stations from Grenzebach combine water, stucco, and additives to form an optimally balanced slurry. The integrated, tiltable mixer operates fully automatically and distributes the slurry evenly to all chambers of the forming machine.

Forming machines give the block its form and surface finish. A Grenzebach forming machine is equipped with chambers made of stainless steel whose product-carrying surfaces are hard-chrome-plated, ground and mirror-polished. This makes it possible to perfectly form a dimensionally accurate gypsum wall block. A cost-effective alternative is equipment with the base and side profiles made of plastic.

For drying the gypsum blocks two different methods have proven their worth: Natural drying, over several days, is suitable in particular in optimum climatic conditions with favorable outdoor temperatures and air humidity levels. Alternatively, technical drying at controlled temperatures and with optimum air flows provides for precise and uniform drying of the blocks within a few hours.

For sustainable use of valuable resources, Grenzebach combines drying processes with an efficient heat recovery system. Heat recovery technologies can be integrated into technical drying processes. Recovered heat can be fed back into the drying process, significantly reducing energy consumption.

Grenzebach technology optimizes the process flow by means of solutions that enable efficient handling of the gypsum blocks. Interlocking processing steps simplify the processes and integrate perfectly into the production environment. Depending on the degree of automation, the blocks can be guided fully automatically through the individual process steps using grabs and trolleys.

Automation solutions from Grenzebach also optimize the packaging process at the end of the production line. Depending on customer requirements, the blocks can be stacked on pallets, wrapped in film, or in addition the pallets can be shrink-wrapped in thermosetting film.