180,000 m3/year AAC Block Line in UK

180,000 m³/Year AAC Block Line in UK

In March 2024, our company successfully exported a fully automatic AAC block production line to Manchester, United Kingdom. As a professional AAC block manufacturing plant manufacturer with over 20 years of industry experience and equipment exported to 80+ countries, we were selected by a UK construction group seeking a long-term, energy-efficient AAC block production solution.

Annual Capacity: 180,000 m³/year
Plant Category: Medium AAC Plant (100,000 – 200,000 m³/year)
Setup Cost Range: USD 1,200,000 – 2,300,000
Automation Level: Fully automatic
Control System: Siemens PLC + UK-standard electrical components
Target Market: Residential & commercial construction sectors across the UK

End Products:

Load-bearing AAC blocks
Non-load-bearing blocks
Thermal insulation blocks

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The client is a well-established construction materials supplier in Manchester, with business covering building blocks, dry-mix mortar, and roofing materials. Facing rising logistics costs and an increasing demand for AAC blocks locally, the client planned to:

Client objectives:

Establish their first AAC production facility
Reduce reliance on imported AAC products
Build a stable supply chain for regional developers
Produce high-precision AAC blocks for energy-efficient housing projects
Use automation to reduce labor cost (which is high in the UK)

After evaluating suppliers from Europe and Asia, the client selected us for our rich experience, strong engineering capability, and proven track record in exporting large AAC lines.

Our Customized Solution for the AAC Block Line in UK

To meet the UK’s strict construction and environmental regulations, we provided a bespoke AAC solution tailored to the client’s land size, product requirements, and expected ROI.

Customizations included:

✔ 1. UK-standard electrical & safety compliance

CE-compliant electrical cabinet
Safety interlocks
UK voltage specification (400V, 50Hz)

✔ 2. Fully Automatic Cutting Technology

High-precision cutting tolerance of ±1.0 mm, ideal for high-end housing projects and large contractors.

✔ 3. Energy-Saving Steam System

We adopted an optimized autoclave steam recycling process that reduced energy consumption by 12–15%, lowering operating cost in the UK’s high-energy-price environment.

✔ 4. Dust-Control & Environmental System

To comply with UK environmental regulations, we added:

Enclosed conveyor system
Dust collection filters
Noise control systems

✔ 5. Space-Optimized Plant Layout

Designed based on the client’s 12,000 m² site to maximize material flow efficiency.

✔ 6. UK English User Interface (HMI)

Easy to operate, ideal for local workers with no AAC experience.

Advantages of AAC Block Line in UK

1. High Automation → Reduced Labor Cost

Only 15–18 workers required for full operation—important for UK labor market conditions.

2. High Cutting Precision

Ensures stable quality for load-bearing and insulation blocks used in the UK market.

3. Lower Energy Consumption

Optimized curing system significantly lowers production cost.

4. Excellent Durability & Stability

Equipment designed for 20+ years of continuous operation.

5. Strong Environmental Compliance

Dust control + noise reduction → fully meets UK industrial standards.

Main Equipment Used in This AAC Plant

Raw material batching system
Automatic slurry mixing & pouring station
Aluminum dosing equipment
Molds & pre-curing chamber
Tilting and de-molding crane
High-precision vertical & horizontal cutting machines
Waste recycling and slurry return system
Autoclaves (Φ2.68 × 32 m)
Boiler and steam pipeline
Finished block packaging robot
Siemens PLC control system

Complete Production Process

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Sand grinding
Slurry mixing
Aluminum dosing
Pouring into molds
Pre-curing
Tilting & de-molding
Vertical + horizontal precision cutting
Grouping
Autoclave curing
Cooling
Packing & palletizing

The entire line is optimized for continuous and stable production.

Service Workflow: From First Inquiry to Final Commissioning

1. Initial Inquiry: Client contacted us requesting a 150,000–200,000 m³/year AAC line.

2. Technical Proposal

We provided:

3D plant layout
Cost breakdown
Energy consumption analysis
ROI calculation

3. Contract Signed & Manufacturing Started

4. Production, Testing & Quality Inspection

5. Shipment to the UK: Equipment delivered to Port of Liverpool.

6. On-Site Installation

Our engineers handled:

Equipment installation
Electrical wiring
Operator training

7. Successful Trial Production: The AAC plant reached stable production output within the first month.

Performance Results After Operation

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After the first 60 days of production, the factory achieved:

✔ Daily Production Output

550–600 m³/day stable output.

✔ Energy Efficiency

Steam consumption reduced by 12–15%.

✔ Perfect Dimensional Accuracy

Consistent cutting precision at ±1.0 mm.

✔ Lower Operating Cost

Automation reduced labor requirements significantly compared to expectation.

What Our Client Says?

“The AAC block line you supplied has delivered exceptional performance.
Its automation level, production accuracy, and overall stability are far beyond what we expected.”

Why Choose Us?

✔ 20+ years of AAC manufacturing expertise

✔ Exported to more than 80 countries

✔ Full turnkey engineering: design → manufacturing → installation → training

✔ European-standard components (Siemens, Schneider)

✔ High automation helps reduce UK labor cost

✔ Proven energy-saving technology to lower production cost

We continue to support UK customers with stable, efficient AAC block production solutions.

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