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Compressed Earth Block press wanted - Cinva or ??

 
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Hey Everyone,

I am looking for a CEB press of some sort.

Manual or hydraulic.  I have auxiliary hydraulic on my tractor.

I have looked at Alibaba and just don't have confidence in what I am  seeing. Anyone have any experience with them? I have purchased batteries there with no problem but I knew exactly what I needed.

Any suggestions are most welcome.

Thanks

Stephen

 
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I build a Dalrac Mudbrick Press in Australia which makes 10 x 12 x 4 inch Compressed Earth Blocks [CEB]
There is somebody on this site in USA that has made them.
 
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id you search the site, one is discussed just below your entry on this same forum.
https://permies.com/t/33406/built-Cinva-Ram-CEB-press
 
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John C Daley wrote:id you search the site, one is discussed just below your entry on this same forum.
https://permies.com/t/33406/built-Cinva-Ram-CEB-press



You are correct. When I searched I did find that thread. Unfortunately,  it did not answer my question.  
 
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Steve,

Look for ISO certified factories that have some working websites.
Ask a lot of questions and do not make ANY assumptions - due to potential civilizational differences there may exist different perception of something that seems obvious . The vendors I used were very, very responsive.
If something breaks or is not too well made, you will already have a structure that you can repair or modify. It will be probably cheaper than raw materials plus machining and fabrication required to make it from scratch.
Make sure they ship it on NOT SOLID WOOD pallet, it should be plywood or plastic to avoid potential quarantine and massive fines.
 
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have 2 Cinva-Ram CEB press units for sale in Pennsylvania  $1500 each Dennis 484-680-9968  maqcrook@gmail.com
Makes blocks 11 1/2” inches x 5 1/2” inches x 3 1/2”inches
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Hi John, I want to buy your machine! How can I contact you to discuss this?
 
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And a search shows another one on the other end of the country:
https://permies.com/t/264365/Original-Cinva-Ram-sale
Not sure where you are.
Shipping costs will be strong with this one.
 
        
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i have a CEB machine for sale, its an earth press II custom built in 2022, its been used to make approximately 25000 blocks.

kohler gas engine
hydraulic press
located in eastern tennessee


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Mr G wrote:i have a CEB machine for sale, its an earth press II custom built in 2022, its been used to make approximately 25000 blocks.

kohler gas engine
hydraulic press
located in eastern tennessee


link to show part of the process:
https://youtu.be/533pWjdFvJk?feature=shared



That makes really beautiful blocks.  I wish I was closer, I would love to rent it for a while.
 
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