Description
SSM 18 Automatic Block Making Machine | Silver Steel Mills
Silver Steel Mills SSM 18 is an automatic concrete block, brick, paver and tuff tile making machine manufactured and supplied in Pakistan for commercial construction-material production.
The SSM 18 is designed around an automatic pallet and single-trolley production system, hydraulic compaction, heavy-duty vibration, aggregate mixing and conveyor material handling. Its supplied configuration is specified for 100–110 pallets per hour, with a 25–35 second molding cycle and a total connected capacity of approximately 63 HP.
With the appropriate mould, the SSM 18 can be configured for different concrete products including pavers, tuff tiles, concrete bricks and compatible block products.
SSM 18 Block Machine Technical Specifications
| Specification | SSM 18 |
|---|---|
| Model | SSM 18 |
| Machine Type | Automatic Single |
| Operation System | Automatic pallet + single trolley |
| Production Capacity | 100–110 pallets/hour |
| Moulding Cycle | 25–35 seconds |
| Products per Pallet | 18 tiles or 15 bricks |
| Wooden Pallet Size | 32 × 30 inches |
| Hydraulic Oil Capacity | 410 litres |
| Vibration Motors | 10 HP × 2 = 20 HP |
| Hydraulic Pump Motor | 20 HP |
| Mixer Motor | 20 HP |
| Conveyor Motor | 3 HP |
| Total Connected Capacity | 63 HP |
| Main Material Conveyor | 30 ft |
| Pallet Transportation Conveyor | 8 ft |
| Hydraulic Cooling | Fresh-water based cooling system |
| Hydraulic Pipe | 3-ply, 220-bar flexible hydraulic pipes |
| Electrical Panel | MS powder-coated panel |
| Mould | 18 tiles / 15 bricks configuration |
| Hydraulic System | Imported |
| Hydraulic Pump | Imported |
| Hydraulic Control Assembly | Imported |
These figures are taken from the dedicated SSM 18 technical document.
SSM 18 Production Capacity
The SSM 18 Single configuration is specified at:
100–110 pallets per hour
with a molding cycle of:
25–35 seconds
The actual number of finished products depends on the mould being used.
For the supplied configuration:
18 tiles OR 15 bricks per pallet
are specified.
Therefore, the product page should not claim one fixed number of blocks per hour for every product, because production changes with product dimensions and mould configuration.
SSM 18 for Paver, Tuff Tile & Brick Production
The SSM 18 is supplied with a mould configuration specified for:
18 Tiles or 15 Bricks per cycle
using the specified 32 × 30 inch wooden pallet.
The machine can therefore be configured around different production requirements by changing the compatible mould.
Possible products include:
- Concrete pavers
- Rectangular pavers
- Tuff tiles
- Concrete bricks
- Solid concrete products
- Compatible masonry blocks
- Custom mould-based concrete products
The exact production quantity should always be calculated against the specific mould and product dimensions.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Compaction System
The SSM 18 uses a hydraulic pressing system for mould compaction.
The supplied documentation specifies:
- Imported hydraulic pressure system
- Imported hydraulic pressure pump
- Hydraulic control assembly
- Hydraulic temperature meter
- 3-ply hydraulic pipes
- Hydraulic fittings
- Hydraulic cooling system
- Movable hydraulic jack
The hydraulic system uses 410 litres of hydraulic oil capacity in the specified SSM-18 Single configuration.
The quotation also specifies 220-bar 3-ply flexible hydraulic pipes and a fresh-water-based hydraulic cooling system.
SSM 18 High-Power Vibration System
The SSM 18 incorporates a heavy-duty vibration bed.
Vibration configuration:
10 HP × 2 = 20 HP
The dedicated specification identifies the vibration bed as a heavy-duty vibration bed with mounting rubber pads, with two vibration motors and an imported electrical inverter/control arrangement in the detailed equipment description.
Controlled vibration is important for compacting the concrete mixture inside the mould and achieving consistent product formation.
Final block or paver strength, however, also depends on:
- Cement content
- Aggregate grading
- Moisture
- Mix design
- Compaction
- Vibration
- Mould condition
- Curing
SSM 18 Mixer Machine
The SSM 18 production setup includes a mixer system for preparing concrete material before moulding.
The dedicated specification lists:
20 HP mixer motor
and a gearbox-driven mixing arrangement.
The detailed equipment specification describes the mixer as a large-size mixer configuration, with MS exterior construction and cast-iron working-arm plates, and identifies it for biomass ash/coal slag applications in that particular quotation configuration.
For the standard block/paver production page, we should simply describe it as the heavy-duty material mixer supplied with the SSM 18 production system, rather than making an unsupported universal claim about mixer capacity.
SSM 18 Material Conveyor System
The machine is supplied with material transportation equipment.
Main Belt Conveyor
30 feet
Pallet Transportation Conveyor
8 feet
The detailed quotation also specifies a heavy-duty material transportation belt conveyor and a 3 HP gear motor for the conveyor system.
The conveyor system helps move mixed material toward the block-making machine and reduces unnecessary manual material handling.
SSM 18 Mould Specification
The supplied SSM 18 mould is specified for:
18 Tiles or 15 Bricks
on a:
32 × 30 inch wooden pallet
The mould is described as being manufactured from Q235B MS imported hard flat bar, with CNC machining and engraved top punch.
This is important because mould quality directly affects:
- Product dimensions
- Product shape
- Surface finish
- Production consistency
- Mould life
- Changeover requirements
Silver Steel Mills can configure the mould according to the product the customer wants to manufacture, subject to machine compatibility.
SSM 18 Wooden Pallet
The standard supplied specification identifies:
32 × 30 inch wooden pallet
The document specifies galvanized sheeting, MS nuts and bolts and Babol wood construction, with the stated production arrangement of 18 tiles or 15 bricks per pallet.
Pallet dimensions should be matched with the final mould before ordering additional pallets.
SSM 18 Electrical System
The SSM 18 Single configuration has the following listed motor loads:
| Component | Power |
|---|---|
| Vibration | 20 HP |
| Hydraulic Pump | 20 HP |
| Mixer | 20 HP |
| Conveyor | 3 HP |
| Total | 63 HP |
The actual electricity consumption during operation may vary according to machine loading, operating cycle, motor efficiency and production conditions.
SSM 18 Hydraulic Cooling System
Hydraulic cooling is incorporated to help manage hydraulic-system temperature during continuous operation.
The detailed SSM 18 specification describes:
- Fresh-water based hydraulic cooling
- Flexible 3-ply pipes
- Hydraulic fittings
- External MS cooling structure
- Internal copper cooling tubes
- Hydraulic temperature meter
This is particularly relevant for a machine intended for continuous commercial production.
SSM 18 Main Machine Construction
The supplied SSM 18 quotation identifies the machine construction using:
- SS400 material
- SS Chrome shafts
- Q235 MS imported sheet
- Hydraulic pressing jack
- Imported gears
- Imported bearings
- Vertical chrome shafts
- Heavy-duty vibration bed
The combination of structural steel, hydraulic compaction and vibration equipment forms the core of the SSM 18 production machine.
SSM 18 Automatic Pallet & Single-Trolley System
The SSM 18 Single is specified with:
Automatic pallet + single trolley system
This allows the machine to operate as an integrated production line rather than relying entirely on manual pallet movement.
The production flow can be described as:
Aggregate → Mixer → Conveyor → Machine Hopper → Mould Filling → Hydraulic Compaction → Vibration → Pallet Handling → Curing
This makes the SSM 18 suitable for commercial block, brick, paver and tuff-tile production.
SSM 18 Materials
Depending on the selected product and approved mix design, suitable concrete production materials can include:
- Cement
- Sand
- Crush
- Stone aggregate
- Fly ash where technically suitable
- Other approved mineral materials
- Water
The correct recipe should be determined according to the desired product strength, density, dimensions and raw-material properties.
Machine capacity and product strength should not be presented as being determined by the machine alone.
SSM 18 Applications
The machine is suitable for businesses involved in:
Block Manufacturing
Production of compatible concrete masonry products.
Paver Manufacturing
Production of rectangular and other compatible paver moulds.
Tuff Tile Manufacturing
Production of concrete tuff tiles using the appropriate mould.
Construction Material Supply
Commercial production for contractors, developers and building-material suppliers.
Housing Projects
On-site or nearby production of concrete products for housing and infrastructure projects.
SSM 18 Machine Price in Pakistan
The dedicated SSM 18 quotation available in your files lists:
PKR 4,500,000
for the SSM 18 configuration specified as 18 tiles or 15-brick production.
However, this should not be placed on the page as a permanent current market price.
Use:
Request Current SSM 18 Price & Quotation
because the final price can vary according to:
- Mould
- Pallets
- Accessories
- Plant configuration
- Transportation
- Taxes
- Customer location
- Additional equipment
Also, your separate SSM-18 Auto Double quotation lists a different configuration and price, so that version should have its own product/variant page rather than mixing its specifications into this SSM-18 Single page. The Auto Double version is specified at 90–100 pallets/hour, 60 kW total capacity and 50–300 mm product height.
This distinction is very important for SEO and for customers.
SSM 18 Installation & Commissioning
Silver Steel Mills provides technician support for machine erection and commissioning according to the supplied quotation.
The buyer is responsible for site-related requirements including:
- Foundation/civil work
- Cement
- Sand
- Crush
- Water
- Hydraulic oil
- Electricity
- Electrical cables
- Transportation/loading/unloading
- Technician accommodation/food as specified in the quotation
The supplied SSM 18 terms state that Silver Steel Mills will dispatch a technician for supervision/erection and commissioning.
SSM 18 Maintenance & Service
For reliable long-term operation, regular inspection should cover:
- Hydraulic oil level
- Hydraulic leakage
- Hydraulic temperature
- Hydraulic pipes and fittings
- Pump condition
- Bearings
- Gearboxes
- Vibration motors
- Conveyor alignment
- Mould wear
- Electrical panel
- Sensors and limit switches
- Concrete buildup around moving components
The supplied SSM 18 quotation states that service is provided free of cost for three months, while spare parts are charged at market price; consumable items are excluded.
Why Choose SSM 18 Block Machine?
Automatic Single-Trolley Production
Designed for automatic pallet and single-trolley operation.
100–110 Pallets/Hour
Specified production capacity for the SSM 18 Single configuration.
25–35 Second Cycle
Suitable for continuous commercial production.
20 HP Vibration
Two 10 HP vibration motors provide 20 HP total vibration power.
20 HP Hydraulic Pump
Dedicated hydraulic pump motor for the pressing system.
20 HP Mixer
Integrated heavy-duty mixing equipment.
30-ft Material Conveyor
Material transportation conveyor integrated into the production arrangement.
18 Tiles / 15 Bricks
The supplied mould configuration produces 18 tiles or 15 bricks per pallet.
SSM 18 Block Machine in Pakistan – Who Should Buy It?
The SSM 18 is a practical choice for:
- Block manufacturers
- Paver manufacturers
- Tuff tile manufacturers
- Construction companies
- Contractors
- Housing projects
- Building-material suppliers
- Commercial concrete-product businesses
- Entrepreneurs entering concrete-product manufacturing
For higher production requirements, customers can compare the SSM 18 with larger Silver Steel Mills models such as SSM 24, SSM 28, SSM 35 and SSM D50.
SSM 18 vs SSM 18 Auto Double
Do not combine these two configurations into one specification table.
| Feature | SSM 18 Single | SSM 18 Auto Double |
|---|---|---|
| Operation | Auto pallet + single trolley | Auto pallet + double trolley |
| Capacity | 100–110 pallets/hour | 90–100 pallets/hour |
| Moulding cycle | 25–35 sec | 25–30 sec |
| Vibration | 20 HP | 30 kW |
| Hydraulic pump | 20 HP | 20 kW |
| Mixer | 20 HP | 30 kW |
| Conveyor | 3 HP | 5 kW |
| Total listed capacity | 63 HP | 60 kW |
| Product height | Not specified in Single document | 50–300 mm |
| Pallet | 32 × 30 in | 750 × 750 × 30 mm |
| Paver configuration | 18 tiles/pallet | 18 rectangle pavers/pallet |
The Auto Double figures come from your separate SSM-18 Auto Double quotation.
Request SSM 18 Block Machine Quotation
For an accurate quotation, send us:
Product: Block / Brick / Paver / Tuff Tile
Product Size: Length × Width × Height
Required Production: Pieces/day
Mould Required: Existing / New / Custom
Location: City & Province
Batching Plant: Required / Not Required
Mixer: Required / Not Required
Conveyor: Required / Not Required
Contact Silver Steel Mills
Silver Steel Mills – Block Machine Manufacturer in Pakistan
Phone: +92 324 9500004
Email: info@silversteelmills.com
Location: Lahore, Pakistan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SSM 18?
SSM 18 is an automatic concrete block, brick, paver and tuff tile production machine supplied by Silver Steel Mills.
How many pallets can SSM 18 produce per hour?
The SSM 18 Single specification lists 100–110 pallets per hour.
How many bricks are produced per pallet?
The supplied SSM 18 mould configuration specifies 15 bricks per pallet.
How many tiles are produced per pallet?
The supplied configuration specifies 18 tiles per pallet.
What is the SSM 18 molding cycle?
Approximately 25–35 seconds according to the supplied technical specification.
How much hydraulic oil does SSM 18 require?
The supplied SSM 18 Single specification lists 410 litres hydraulic oil capacity.
What is the SSM 18 electrical capacity?
The supplied Single configuration lists 63 HP total capacity, comprising 20 HP vibration, 20 HP hydraulic pump, 20 HP mixer and 3 HP conveyor.
What pallet size does SSM 18 use?
The supplied specification lists 32 × 30 inches.
Can SSM 18 make pavers and bricks?
Yes. The supplied SSM 18 mould specification specifically lists 18 tiles or 15 bricks per pallet, subject to the relevant mould configuration.
