Manufacture of bricks:

The following operations are involved in the manufacture in the process of manufacture of bricks:

1. Preparation of brick earth 2. Moulding of bricks 3. Drying of bricks 4. Burning of bricks

Preparation of brick earth:

1. Selection of site and stripping 2. Digging and cleaning 3. Weathering 4. Blending 5. Tempering

Brick moulds:

Inside dimensions 21*10*10 cm For bricks of sizes 19*19*9 cm

Moulding of bricks:
The process of making bricks with the help of a mould from the pugged earth is known as moulding of bricks. 1. Hand moulding 2. Machine moulding 1.

Hand moulding
Ground moulding Table moulding

Drying of bricks:
The process of stacking bricks with spaces in between for free circulation of air in order to remove their moisture content is known as drying of bricks. a) Natural drying b) Artificial drying

Burning of bricks:

1. Clamp burning 2. Klin burning

Klin burning :