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Setting Up a Hemp Block Plant with QUADRA Equipment.

Updated: Oct 11

 Setting up a hemp block plant requires key steps, with the QUADRA 6 HP press at its core, ensuring efficient, high-quality production.
Setting up a hemp block plant requires key steps, with the QUADRA 6 HP press at its core, ensuring efficient, high-quality production.

Establishing a hemp block plant involves several critical steps for efficient, high-quality production. Central to this process is the QUADRA 6 HP vibrating press, specifically adapted for hemp block manufacturing.


The QUADRA 6 HP vibrating press system includes:


  • Heavy-Duty Vibrating Table: Ensures consistent material compaction.

  • Precise Moulding Mechanisms: Achieves production rates of 3,000 to 5,000 hemp blocks per shift.

QUADRA 6 HP Hemp Block Manufacturing Machine.
QUADRA 6 HP Hemp Block Manufacturing Machine.

Quadra Hemp Plant: Handling Systems:

The plant features advanced handling systems, including conveyors for fresh and dry products, an elevator, and a cubing system with robotics for streamlined operations.


Curing Chambers:

Essential for hardening the blocks, these chambers include moisture control systems to maintain structural integrity

Quadra Hemp Block Curing System.
Quadra Hemp Block Curing System.

Mixing and Batching Plant:

Responsible for creating a consistent hemp mixture through a screw based delivery system. This plant incorporates:


  • Storage units for cement and straw.

  • A weighing system and automated components for precise material handling and optimal mix ratio.

Quadra Hemp Block Mixing and Batching Plant.
Quadra Hemp Block Mixing and Batching Plant.

Installation and Training

The installation phase is crucial, requiring:

  • Proper assembly and commissioning and testing of machinery.

  • Training for staff to operate equipment efficiently which aids in skills development of employees.


Once operational, regular maintenance and monitoring of production cycles are vital to ensure long-term functionality of the Quadra system and product quality consistency.


Safety and Automation

Safety measures such as protective grids, vibration control, and automated systems minimize risks during operations. A high level of automation, from mixing to cubing, optimizes the production process while reducing manual interventions.

Quadra Hemp Block Manufacturing Machinery.
Quadra Hemp Block Manufacturing Machinery.

Advantages of QUADRA Equipment

QUADRA concrete equipment provides numerous advantages for hemp block manufacturing:


  • Precision Engineering: Heavy-duty components with electronically synchronized vibration control ensure accurate block production.

  • Quick-Change Moulds: Facilitate efficient transitions between production cycles, reducing downtime.

  • Optimized Workflow: High-performance handling, cubing, and curing systems enhance overall plant efficiency and minimize wear on critical components.


In summary, integrating QUADRA machinery into your hemp block plant setup promotes a seamless and productive operation, characterized by quality output and cost-effectiveness. Quadra South Africa and its partners are poised to make your hemp block manufacturing facility a reality by providing turnkey manufacturing equipment to the South African hemp block manufacturing industry.



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