All Frequently Asked Questions
What is AAC?
AAC is also called Aerated Autoclaved Concrete.
It is made up of sand/fly ash/Lime/Gypsum/Aluminum powder/foaming agent.
And it is used an alternative to the Red clay bricks/Convention bricks.
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What is the production capacity of machine and models ?
There are models of aac machinery based on production capacity.Ranges from 25 m3 to 150 M3/day.
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What are the AAC plant models ?
ALM 25 - Low cost low pressure steam curing system.
ALM 50 - Low cost low pressure steam curing system with the capacity of 503/day.
ASM 50 - Semi automatic batching system with standard autoclave having production capacity of 503/day.
ASM 100 - Fully automatic batching system with waste recovery system, standard autoclaves having production capacity of 1003/day.
ASM 150 - Fully automatic batching system with waste recovery system, standard autoclaves having production capacity of 1503/day.
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What is AAC Block?
It is light weight fly ash block alternative to redclay bricks with densities varing from 550-750 kg/M3.
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What are the types of curing for AAC Blocks?
Two types of curings
1) Standard autoclaving at 180-200℃ /12-13 kg pressure for 8 hrs.
2) Low-pressure steam curing in a steam chamber at 100-110℃ /1-2 kg pressure for 10-12 hrs.
What are necessary equipments is needed for steam curing ?
Boiler, Auto clave for standard process or steam chamber for the low cost.
How many days old block can be send for testing ?
We recommend to 10-20 days old block for testing.
What are Sizes & Number of Bricks per m3 with weights ?
1) 500(L) x 200(H) x 100(T) = 100 No's
2) 500(L) x 200(H) x 150(T) = 67 No's
3) 500(L) x 200(H) x 200(T) = 50 No's.
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What is the shed size required for AAC Brick machinery ?
It depends upon the production capacity and detailed layout can be provided up on request.
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What is plant capacity & how much will be investment ?
Plant capacity varies from capacity model to model. Minimum of 25-150 m3/day can be produced. The production cost varies according to the production and site conditions(minimum 1 to 1.2 Cr investment required.)
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What is the Production cost of AAC ?
It depends up on location and raw material costing. It is usually 1700 - 1900 Rs/m3 including labour/Electricity/Misc
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What is the market price ?
The price of the AAC Block will be in between 3000-3600/M3.
What are the aac applications ?
It has various applications but mostly used for block/panel.
What will be the strength of aac ?
1) Low-pressure curing system
The strength will 2.8 N/m2-3.6 N/m2 and it depends upon the density of the block.
2) In standard autoclave
The strength will 4 N/m2-5.5 N/m2 and it depends upon the density of the block.
What are the sizes of AAC blocks available in market?
1) 600x200x100/150/200 mm
2) 500x200x100/150/200 mm
3) 400x200x100/150/200 mm
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What is difference between AAC & CLC?
Both are lightweight blocks used in construction. The major difference between AAC & CLC blocks is in the manufacturing process, where AAC blocks will be ready in 24 hrs and CLC blocks will take around 20-28 days for curing.
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How is AAC difference from Red clay bricks ?
AAC is large in dimensions, extremely lightweight with dimensions of 800 - 850 Kg/m3 housing forced other.
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Project report details ?
We will send demo project reports for all the models upon request.
AAC PLANTS
What is AAC?
AAC is also called Aerated Autoclaved Concrete. It is made up of sand/fly ash/Lime/Gypsum/Aluminum powder/foaming agent. And it is used as an alternative to the Red clay bricks/Convention bricks.
Click here for more details...
What is the production capacity of machine and models ?
There are models of aac machinery based on production capacity. Ranges from 25 m3 to 150 M3/day.
Click here for more details...
What are the AAC plant models ?
ALM 25 - Low-cost low-pressure steam curing system.
ALM 50 - The Low-cost low-pressure steam curing system with the capacity of 503/day.
ASM 50 - the Semi-automatic batching system with standard autoclave having the production capacity of 503/day.
ASM 100 - Fully automatic batching system with waste recovery system, standard autoclaves having the production capacity of 1003/day.
ASM 150 - Fully automatic batching system with waste recovery system, standard autoclaves having the production capacity of 1503/day.
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AAC BLOCKS
What is AAC Block?
It is lightweight fly ash block alternative to red clay bricks with densities varying from 550-750 kg/m3.
What are the types of curing for AAC Blocks?
Two types of curings
1) Standard autoclaving at 180-200℃ /12-13 kg pressure for 8 hrs.
2) Low-pressure steam curing in a steam chamber at 100-110℃ /1-2 kg pressure for 10-12 hrs.
What are necessary equipments is needed for steam curing ?
Boiler, Autoclave for standard process or steam chamber for the low cost.
How many days old block can be send for testing ?
We recommend to 10-20 days old block for testing.
What are Sizes & Number of Bricks per m3 with weights ?
500(L) x 200(H) x 100(T) = 100 No's
500(L) x 200(H) x 150(T) = 67 No's
500(L) x 200(H) x 200(T) = 50 No's
AAC MACHINERY
How much Shed size required for AAC brick machinery ?
It depends upon the production capacity and detailed layout can be provided upon request.
How much land is required to run a aac brick machinery plant ?
A minimum of 1 Acre based upon production capacity.
What is plant capacity & how much will be investment ?
Plant capacity varies from capacity model to model. Minimum of 25-150 m3 1 day can be produced.
What is the Production cost of aac ?
It depends upon location and raw material costing. It is usually 1700 - 1900 Rs/m3 including labour/Electricity/Misc
What is the market price ?
It varies from place to place. This usually 3000 - 3600/m3
AAC TEST REPORTS
Is there any test reports of aac ?
Yes. You can test them any recognized agency on UTM (Universal Testing Machine).
AAC APPLICATIONS
What are the aac applications ?
It has various applications but mostly used for block/panel.
AAC STRENGTH
What will be the strength of aac ?
1) Low-pressure curing system. The strength will 2.8 N/m2-3.6 N/m2 and it depends upon the density of the block.
2) In standard autoclave. The strength will 4 N/m2-5.5 N/m2 and it depends upon the density of the block.
AAC SIZES
What is the no. of AAC bricks/ one cubic metre?
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What are the sizes of AAC blocks available in market?
600x200x100/150/200 mm
500x200x100/150/200 mm
400x200x100/150/200 mm
AAC & CLC COMPARISONS
What is difference between AAC & CLC?
Both are lightweight blocks used in construction. The major difference between AAC & CLC blocks is in the manufacturing process, where AAC blocks will be ready in 24 hrs and CLC blocks will take around 20-28 days for curing.
AAC & RED CLAY BRICK COMPARISONS
What is difference between AAC & RED CLAY BRICKS?
AAC is large in dimensions, extremely lightweight with dimensions of 800 - 850 Kg/m3 housing forced other
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