Low maintenance molding: a newly designed special shapes machine promises versatility and significantly reduced maintenance and labor problems for manufacturers of special shapes brick. (Special Section: Brick & Clay Record). From: Ceramic Industry | Date: November 1, 2002| Author: Grahl, Christine L. | COPYRIGHT 2002 BNP Media. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Soft-mud, sand- and water-struck-molded, Colonial-style building brick have always enjoyed a steady, highly profitable market. However, making molded brick--particularly the special shapes demanded by many of today's architects--can be a challenge. High labor costs, increased production demands and the potential for worker injury have made hand-molding operations too costly for many brick plants, but the alternative--molding machines that can handle some or all of the forming opera...