Products

Strap and Stack Machine

The latest addition to the block handling equipment is the new strap and stack machine. With over two decades in the business Mc Girr Engineering have amassed a wealth of expertise and knowledge, which has gone into producing the 'strap and stack' machine, utilising the well-tested technology from their existing range of block machinery. The machine was produced in 2004 as a world first. Today there numerous machines working across the UK and Ireland. This machine has proven to have substantial savings on time and fuel. The remote controlled Strap & Stack is capable of automatically strapping and stacking blocks up to four bales high and bricks up to eight high, which can then be loaded or stockpiled using a 9 tonne forklift. On tests it can handle up to 50,000 blocks during a standard working day on approximately 4 gallon of diesel.

Turn Over

Main Features Include

  • First fully automated strapper-stacker
  • Leaves the forklift operator free to load blocks onto lorry or stockpile.
  • Machine has strapping head attached to the main clamp, which allows the blocks to be strapped on block yard floor.
  • When blocks are stacked four high, with one stop lorry can put on full load.
  • Programmed to suit block yard 'stacks up to 4 bales high and 4/6/8 bales of brick.
  • Significant time saved 'straps and stacks one bale of blocks in approx 20 seconds
  • At the flick of a switch it can be adjusted for all types of blocks/bricks.
  • Safe system for accurate stacking.
  • Possible use for other concrete or precast products.
  • Use well tested technology from our existing range of block machinery.
  • Full back up service
  • All electrics waterproof for outdoor operation.
  • Low maintenance costs
  • Electric's are controlled by Mitsubushi PLC control
  • Machine powered by three cylinder Deutz air cooled generator.

    • Strap 'n' Stack Specifacations

     

    A Drive wheel diameter:                    14 x 5”
      Front wheel diameter:            14 x 3 ½”
         
    B Wheel centre (length):            107”
         
    C Overall length: 149 ½”
         
    D Flame ground clearance: 3”
         
    E Reel height from ground:            61”
         
    F Engine flatform height: 87”
         
    G Overall height:         72”
    H Overall height of grab            77”
      Max product height            73”
         
      Hydraulic Tank Capacity            46 Gallons
      Hydraulic System Pressure            1800 to 2000 p.s.i
      Hydraulic Pump Flow            5.0 Gallon/Min
        7.0 Gallon/Min
         
      Genset                        17 k.v.a
      Fuel Tank Capacity            27 Gallons
      Control Volts            110 volts AC – 240 DC
         
      Strapping head OMS
      Electric Motors 5.5 kw & 4.0 kw