{"id":53855,"date":"2025-12-03T04:09:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T04:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aacblockmanufacturingplant.com\/?p=53855"},"modified":"2026-04-16T04:55:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T04:55:30","slug":"aac-blocks-plant-to-senegal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aacblockmanufacturingplant.com\/pt\/aac-blocks-plant-to-senegal\/","title":{"rendered":"AAC Blocks Plant to Senegal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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85,000 m\u00b3\/Year<\/strong> AAC Blocks Plant to Senegal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In September 2024, we successfully delivered, installed, and commissioned a 70,000 m\u00b3\/year AAC Block Manufacturing Line<\/strong> to Ethiopia\u2014marking our strategic entry into East Africa\u2019s fast-evolving construction sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Country<\/td>Senegal <\/td><\/tr>
Annual Production Capacity<\/td>85,000 m\u00b3<\/td><\/tr>
Plant Type<\/td>Semi-Automatic Mini AAC Block Manufacturing Plant<\/td><\/tr>
Client Type<\/td>Senegalese building material supplier partnering with local contractors for social housing projects <\/td><\/tr>
Service Provided<\/td>Full turnkey solution (Custom Design + Equipment Supply + On-site Installation + Operator Training + 2-Year After-Sales Support + PSE Policy Compliance Consultation)<\/td><\/tr>
Delivery Time<\/td>45 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Why AAC Blocks Are in High Demand in Senegal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Senegal\u2019s construction sector is growing fast, driven by the government\u2019s PSE initiative\u2014focused on social housing, infrastructure, and carbon reduction. AAC blocks are replacing traditional clay bricks for three key reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Affordable Housing Demand<\/strong>: Senegal needs 30,000 new low-cost homes yearly. AAC blocks cut construction time by 30%, making them ideal for large projects like the Grand-Mbao social housing development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Eco-Friendly Compliance<\/strong>: PSE mandates 40% lower carbon emissions by 2030. AAC blocks use 65% recycled waste (peanut shell ash, fly ash) and emit 55% less CO\u2082 than clay bricks\u2014qualifying manufacturers for government subsidies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Local Raw Materials<\/strong>: Abundant peanut shell ash (from Senegal\u2019s Peanut Basin), fly ash (from Sendou Power Station), and river sand (Senegal River) keep supply costs low.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Why the Client Chose an 85,000 m\u00b3\/Year Plant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Our client\u2014an established concrete block supplier in Dakar\u2014picked the 85,000 m\u00b3\/year mini plant for three practical reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Market Fit<\/strong>: Dakar\u2019s AAC demand is 80,000\u201395,000 m\u00b3\/year (2025 data), so the capacity meets local needs without overinvestment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Cost-Efficiency<\/strong>: The ~890,000 USD setup cost fits their budget, and the plant only needs 11 workers per shift (saving on labor).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Escalabilidade<\/strong>: Easy to upgrade to 130,000 m\u00b3\/year within 11 months\u2014perfect for expanding to regions like Thies or Saint-Louis as PSE projects grow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Key Equipment for AAC Blocks Plant to Senegal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      We customized durable, low-maintenance machinery to suit Senegal\u2019s conditions (e.g., local raw materials, power outages) and meet NF EN 12600 standards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Equipamento<\/strong><\/th>Customization for Senegal<\/strong><\/th>Fun\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Moinho de bolas<\/td>High-wear liners for abrasive Senegal River sand<\/td>Grinds raw materials (peanut shell ash, fly ash) into fine powder for slurry<\/td><\/tr>
      Automatic Batching System<\/td>Calibrated for peanut shell ash (replaces 18% of cement) to maintain strength (\u22653.0 MPa)<\/td>Precisely measures materials for consistent slurry quality<\/td><\/tr>
      Slurry Mixing Tank<\/td>Dual-speed agitator to prevent sedimentation of dense sand\/ash<\/td>Mixes powder and water into smooth slurry<\/td><\/tr>
      Mold & Casting Machine<\/td>Corrosion-resistant plates (for humidity) + non-stick coating (reduces block damage)<\/td>Forms \u201cgreen cakes\u201d (semi-solid blocks) during pre-curing<\/td><\/tr>
      Vertical Cutting Machine<\/td>Manual backup (for power outages) + dust-collection (meets environmental laws)<\/td>Cuts green cakes into Senegal-standard sizes (600\u00d7200\u00d7100\/150\/230mm)<\/td><\/tr>
      Autoclave (\u03a62.2m \u00d7 27m)<\/td>Biomass-fueled (uses peanut shell waste\u201432% cheaper than diesel)<\/td>Strengthens blocks with high-temperature steam<\/td><\/tr>
      Caldeira de vapor<\/td>Water treatment system (for Dakar\u2019s hard water) to reduce scale buildup<\/td>Generates steam for autoclave; 24% more energy-efficient than standard models<\/td><\/tr>
      Separating & Packing System<\/td>Weatherproof wrapping (for rainy season) + PSE-compliant labeling<\/td>Separates and packages blocks for transport\/project delivery<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Export Process of AAC Blocks Plant to Senegal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      We handled all logistics and compliance to avoid delays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Pre-Production<\/strong>: Tested 5 batches of local raw materials to optimize the formula; designed layout with backup generator (22kW) and rainwater harvesting (PSE water goals).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Fabrico<\/strong>: 38-day production cycle with weekly video inspections; dry runs and load tests ensured no defects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Shipping<\/strong>: 8\u00d740HQ containers via Dakar Port; provided all docs (COO, PSE eligibility certificate, invoice, bill of lading) for customs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Installation & Training On-Site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Our 5-person team spent 30 days in Dakar to set up and train workers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n