The diagram illustrates the steps involved in the brick manufacturing process for the building industry. The process comprises seven steps, starting from collecting the clay to delivering the packaged bricks.
Initially, clay – a form of sticky earth used in brick making – is gathered using a digger. The collected clays are then placed in a metal grid to be rolled. After adding sand and water, the clays are passed through two different machines with the roller. The first machine shapes a brick from the clays and cuts it using a wire cutter; while the second machine molds the clays into a brick.
Subsequently, the bricks are dried in an oven for 24 to 48 hours. Following this, the bricks undergo heating in a kiln at two distinct temperature ranges. The first range is a moderate temperature between 200 and 980 degrees Celsius, and the second is a high temperature from 870 to 1300 degrees Celsius.
Once heated, the bricks are moved to a cooling machine or chamber for 48 to 72 hours to ensure they are adequately prepared for packaging. Pallets are utilized to package the bricks, which can then be picked up by trucks for delivery.