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Cattle Salt Blocks · Hydraulic Press Machine

315 Ton Four Pillar Hydraulic Press for Cattle Salt Blocks

315T Rated Capacity
100 mm/s Slider Down Speed
7–12 mm/s Slider Pressing Speed
90 mm/s Slider Return Speed

01 — Press System

315 Ton Four Pillar Hydraulic Press Machine

Compact 315-ton four-pillar hydraulic press engineered for efficient, mid-capacity livestock salt block compression. Features precision hydraulic controls and corrosion-protected tooling structures optimized for abrasive mineral mixtures.

Use Case

Cost-effective production of medium-sized mineral salt blocks for small to medium-scale livestock operations. Designed to deliver consistent compaction force for daily feed supplement block manufacturing.

  • Core Applications: Compacts livestock salt and mineral formulations into dense, weather-resistant feed blocks for farm use. Widely deployed across livestock facilities, sheep farms, and small-scale cattle management setups.
  • Material: Utilizes pure sodium chloride blended with essential calcium, magnesium, and trace mineral fortification premixes. Incorporates binder agents like molasses or lignosulfonates to achieve structural integrity during compression.
  • Products Processed: Processes medium-duty cattle salt blocks, sheep mineral licks, and trace-element animal feed bricks. Formulated to maintain shape and density without crumbling under outdoor livestock feeding conditions.
  • Why 315-Ton Hydraulic Press: Provides the ideal compaction tonnage for standard-sized salt blocks with optimal energy efficiency. Delivers consistent density distribution, reliable operational throughput, and lower capital investment costs.

02 — Technical Specifications

SM 315 HP – HYDRAULIC PRESS MACHINE COMPLETE TECHNICAL DATA

The SM 315 HP – Hydraulic Press Machine is a high-performance four-pillar compaction system engineered for the production of nutritional salt bricks and animal husbandry feed blocks. With its optimized 315-ton pressing capacity, the machine delivers consistent density, excellent structural strength, and uniform nutrient distribution across every block.

Press Capacity & Structure

  • Rated Capacity: 315 Tons (≈ 3090 kN)
  • Type: Fourpillar automated hydraulic press
  • Frame: Heavy welded steel, stress-relieved
  • Parallelism: ≤ 0.05–0.07 mm
  • Safety factor: ≥ 1.30–1.35

Hydraulic System

  • Cylinder: Doubleacting
  • Bore: 300–350 mm
  • Stroke: 400–700 mm
  • Working pressure: 25–30 MPa
  • Control: Servo-proportional control with automation integration

Automation Components

1. Material Feeding System

  • Hopper with screw feeder / weigh feeder
  • Load cell-based dosing (±1–2% accuracy)
  • Automatic mold filling

2. Hydraulic Press (Automated Cycle)

  • Fully programmable cycle
  • Automatic:
    • Closing
    • Pressing
    • Holding
    • Opening

3. Ejection System

  • Hydraulic ejector pins
  • Auto part release
  • Transfer to conveyor

4. Conveyor System

  • Belt / roller conveyors
  • Transfers blocks to drying area

5. Drying / Curing

  • Natural drying racks or forced air system
  • Time: 12–48 hours

6. Packing System

  • Semi/automatic packing line
  • Weighing + bag sealing

Compression Cycle (Automated)

  1. Automatic feeding into mold
  2. Mold closing (PLC-controlled)
  3. Pre-compression (air removal)
  4. Full compression
  5. Holding time (binder activation)
  6. Controlled decompression
  7. Auto ejection
  8. Conveyor transfer

Process Parameters

  • Compression pressure: 200–300 tons (effective)
  • Moisture content: 3–8%
  • Cycle time: 60–120 sec

Working Envelope

  • Platen size: 600 × 600 mm
  • Daylight: 600–1000 mm
  • Column dia: 100–140 mm

Control System

  • PLC: Siemens / Mitsubishi / Delta
  • HMI: Touchscreen control panel

Features:

  • Recipe storage
  • Batch monitoring
  • Cycle optimization
  • Alarm & safety diagnostics
  • Data logging (production traceability)

SM 315 HP — Model Specifications

  • Nominal Force: 3150 KN
  • Maximum Hydraulic Pressure: 25 MPa
  • Max Opening Height of the Slider: 1000 mm
  • Max Stroke of the Slider: 600 mm
  • Effective Bed Size: 800 × 800 mm
  • Slider Down Speed: 100 mm/s
  • Slider Pressing Speed: 7–12 mm/s
  • Slider Return Speed: 90 mm/s
  • Ejector Cylinder Nominal Force: 300 KN
  • Stroke of the Ejection Cylinder: 300 mm
Production Case Study

Medium-Scale Cattle Salt Blocks Production Unit

Salt, Minerals, BindersRaw Material
3kg to 5kgBlock Weight
100x100 mm or 150x150 mmBlock Size
12 to 15 SecCycle Time
Efficient medium volume block compaction
High daily volumetric output rate
Uniform brick density and weight
Fully automated continuous block ejection
Reduced manual labor handling requirement
High operational machine uptime efficiency
Low investment cost production output

03 — Die / Mold System

Precision Medium-Scale Cattle Salt Blocks Die Engineering

Precision Medium-Scale Cattle Salt Blocks Die Engineering is designed to ensure accurate shaping, uniform density, and consistent quality in the production of cattle salt blocks for medium-scale manufacturing operations. The precision-engineered die system promotes balanced material flow and even compaction, resulting in high-strength, durable blocks with reliable mineral distribution.

Technical Specifications

Mold Type

  • Compression mold (automated compatible)
  • Symmetrical cavity layout

Mold Materials

  • Tool steel: P20 / H13 alloy steel
  • Surface coating:
    • Chrome / nickel plating
    • Anti-corrosion coating

Mold Construction

  • Upper punch: Compression plate
  • Lower cavity: Block shape
  • Alignment system: ±0.02 mm accuracy
  • Ejection: Hydraulic / spring ejector

Automation Integration

  • Auto filling compatibility
  • Auto ejection capability
  • Sensor integration (optional)

Venting System

  • Micro vents
  • Air release channels

Prevents:

  • Cracks
  • Voids
  • Air pockets

Surface Finish

AreaFinish
Block surfaceSmooth / light texture
EdgesReinforced
BrandingEmbossed

Mold Life: 100,000 – 250,000 cycles

315T Cattle Salt Blocks Press die mold
Case Study (Die Performance)

Precision Medium-Scale Cattle Salt Blocks Die Mold

Cr12MoVDie Steel
58-62 HRCHardness
Vacuum HardeningHeat Treatment
High wear abrasion resistance
Excellent salt corrosion protection
Extended mold service life
High dimensional block accuracy
Uniform medium block compaction
Reduced machine downtime frequency
Lower overall production cost

04 — Product Application

Where Nutritional Medium-Scale Cattle Salt Blocks Are Used

Nutritional Medium-Scale Cattle Salt Blocks are widely used in the livestock, dairy, and animal nutrition sectors to provide essential minerals and trace nutrients for cattle. They are commonly deployed in medium-sized dairy farms, cattle breeding units, feedlots, and grazing operations, where consistent mineral supplementation is required for animal health and productivity.

Industry Applications

Livestock & Dairy

The Livestock & Dairy sector widely uses nutritional medium-scale cattle salt blocks as an effective source of essential minerals and trace nutrients for livestock. These blocks are commonly utilized as cattle mineral lick blocks, supporting animal health, growth, fertility, and overall productivity through controlled mineral intake.

Agriculture

The Agriculture sector uses nutritional medium-scale cattle salt blocks to provide essential minerals and trace nutrients for grazing livestock nutrition in pasture-based farming systems. These blocks ensure a steady supply of nutrients that support animal health, growth, fertility, and overall productivity.

Animal Nutrition

The Animal Nutrition industry utilizes nutritional medium-scale cattle salt blocks as effective mineral supplementation solutions for a wide range of animals. These blocks are commonly used as horse nutrition blocks, providing essential minerals and trace elements that support bone health, muscle function, and overall performance.

Feed Manufacturing

The Feed Manufacturing industry uses nutritional medium-scale cattle salt blocks for industrial animal feed block production, ensuring consistent quality, density, and nutrient distribution across large manufacturing volumes. These blocks provide a reliable source of essential minerals and trace elements that support livestock health, growth, and productivity.

IndustryScenario
Dairy Farms Daily cattle mineral feeding
Livestock Outdoor nutrition blocks
Agriculture Grazing land supplementation
Feed Industry Automated production
Export Standardized feed blocks

Finished Product Gallery

05 — Key Advantages

Why Choose the 315-Ton Sinter Hydraulic Press

01

Fully automated cycle

Fully automated cycle is a key advantage of modern cattle salt block production systems, integrating material feeding, compaction, block ejection, and process control into a seamless operation. Automation ensures consistent product quality by maintaining precise pressure and cycle parameters throughout production.

02

Reduced labor cost

Reduced labor cost is a significant benefit of automated cattle salt block production systems. By automating key processes such as material feeding, compaction, block ejection, and handling, the need for manual intervention is greatly minimized.

03

Stable production quality

Stable production quality is a key advantage of automated hydraulic press systems for nutritional salt bricks and cattle salt blocks. Advanced hydraulic controls and PLC-based automation maintain consistent compaction pressure, cycle timing, and block dimensions throughout production.

04

Uniform density

Uniform density is a critical advantage of hydraulic press-manufactured nutritional salt blocks, ensuring that minerals and nutrients are evenly compacted throughout the entire block. Consistent density improves block strength, durability, and controlled consumption by livestock, preventing weak spots or uneven wear.

05

Strong, durable blocks

Strong, durable blocks are a key benefit of hydraulic press manufacturing, where high compaction pressure creates dense and uniform cattle salt blocks with excellent structural integrity. These blocks resist cracking, chipping, and breakage during handling, transportation, and storage.

06

Weather-resistant

Weather-resistant cattle salt blocks produced through high-pressure hydraulic compaction are designed to withstand rain, humidity, sunlight, and varying environmental conditions. Their dense and durable structure minimizes moisture absorption, erosion, and surface deterioration, ensuring longer service life in outdoor feeding areas.