Machines and equipment for the concrete product ... - HESS Group

We put concrete into shape 

Machines and 

equipment for the 

concrete product industry

Concrete Products Machine RH 2000-3 

Filler box with driven agitator 

Multimat RH 2000-3 

The Hess fl agship in a new design 

Tamper head vibration 


Where speed pays off! 

Pneumatic tamper head 

clamping 

The RH 2000-3 is the High End Machine from the company HESS. Many years of experience in 

mechanical engineering combined with latest progress in technology make this machine the frontrunner 

of the concrete products machines. 

Easy operation and requirements on maximum safety guarantee the highest degree of economic 

effi ciency for the customer. 

Concrete Products Machine 

RH 1500-3 


A Precision Machine with High Production Output! 

Hydraulic agitator drive Temper head vibrators Vibrating table 

Multimat RH 1500-3, Precision and High Output 

The RH 1500-3 is a powerful machine for high production applications. In spite 

of the short cycle times the machine stands out for smooth mechanical movements 

thanks to the hydraulic system and a special electrical control. A harmonic 

co-operation between electrical and hydraulic machine functions guarantees a 

reliable and high output production of concrete products. 

The RH 1500-3 combines a long development and practical experience with the 

latest state of technology convincing through quality from HESS. 

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Board Transport Valve Bank Operating Panel 


Compact and effi cient 

Multimat RH 1000-2 VA in a Test Run 

The Multimat RH 1000-2 is an effi cient , stationary Single-layer Board 

Machine with a medium board size for fully automated production of 

Concrete Products. The heavy duty structure as well as the powerful 

electronic, pneumatic and mechanical Modules make the RH 1000-2 

a reliable and economical machine for the production of high quality 

concrete products. 


RH 760 

Multimat RH 760 

Block production in less than 6 seconds 

Electric controlled 

agitator drive 

Automatic table plate adjustment 

Multimat RH 760 

Block production in less than 6 seconds 

Vibraton Table 

The RH 760, a new generation of machines from the company HESS, opens up a 

new dimension for block production. 

The overall dimensions of the machine follow those of the competition to that 

the RH 760 can easily be erected on existing foundations. Furthermore the machine 

is designed for a standard plate size of 660 x 470 mm and thanks to a special 

adapting device all available moulds in stock can be reutilized. 

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The HESS oil-bath vibration Filler box planing roller 

The HESS oil-bath vibration 

Our patented VarioTronic system consists of a simple mechanical structure and a fully electronic control 

which is reliable and extremely accurate. Frequency and amplitude can be adjusted individually and 

produce maximum results during mould fi lling and main compaction. 

Using asynchronous servo motors, vibration angles adjust very fast. This causes a short vibration time 

and a high product quality is maintained. 

The HESS oil-bath vibration features vibrating shafts which are individually mounted in closed housings 

which are fi lled with oil. The system provides 

signifi cant advantages: 

permanent lubrication of bearings 

dry running in the housing excluded 

increased lifetime 

Filler box planing roller 

The HESS Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG has developed a new, adaptable system for the face concrete 

fi ller box - the planing roller. It is a stell roller replacing the front stripper frame of the fi ller box. The roller 

ist driven by a frequency controlled motor over a chain and independently from the fi ller box movements. 

There are several advantages of paving stones production with planing roller: 

The roller prevents that concrete „dug“ out of the mould when the fi ller box returns to home position. This effect 

becomes especially apparent when more wet concrete is used or large-sized pavers are manufactured. Therefor 

the planing roller enables the production with particulary wet concrete mixes which achieves on the other hand 

improved colour intensity, a more compacted surface and following better compound between a course and face 

concrete. As the product surface absorbs less water, a possible spalling of the face concrete layer during frost is 

also obviated. Moulds for large-sized paving stones can be charged evenly without repeated forth and back movements 

of the fi ller box. This means more effi cient cycle times and high-quaity end products. 

The Filler box planing roller is available for the RH 2000-3 and RH 1500-3. 

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Modular Expansion to suit 

Market Needs 

What makes this Machine type standout is its 

modular structure. Depending on the Market 

situation the Customer can choose the 

level of automation for the wetline and the 

dryline. Then add to it on a later date for a 

complete and fully automated system. 

With the RH 600-2 the Production capacity 

can be increased in an economical way so 

the customer can react to increasing market 

demand. 

Vibration Table Vibrator Drive Board Transport 

Multimat RH 600-2, is the economical base machine for a fully 

automated production line. 

With the development of a new Board Machine, Multimat RH-600, Hess makes it possible for an 

economic start for the production of Concrete Products. 

With a heavy duty structure, advanced Electronic, Pneumatic and Mechanical Modules the RH 

600-2 is a reliable and economical Machine for Production of high quality Concrete Products. 


RH 500 

Compact Structure – 

large production capability 

The RH 500 has a heavy duty, compact structure 

with advanced Electronic, Pneumatic and 

Mechanical modules. It can produce Slabs, 

Pavers, Hollowblock and similar concrete products 

in moderate production output. With a 

production height from 50 – 300 Millimeters 

it offers a wide range of products. 

The positive Height stop allows products to 

be produced to a specifi c, accurate height, 

such as Building Blocks. 

Hydraulically powered 

fi ller box 

Tamperhead guides 

RH 500 VA side view 

Multimat RH 500 - 

A Starter machine as a semi or fully automatic version. 

The Multimat RH 500 has a very compact structure. It is capable of producing Curbstones, Pavers, Hollow 

Blocks or similar concrete products in a semi-automatic or fully-automatic version. 

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RH 250 

RH 250 - Highlights 

State-of-the-art control and visualization system 

SIEMENS S7 and SIEMENS OP27 

Tamper head vibration 

Plug-in wired 

Effi cient single layer board machine 

with small board size 

The MULTIMAT 250 is a single layer board machine 

with small pallet size for full automatic stationary 

manufacturing of concrete elements. 

Characteristic of the RH 250 is the operation of 

all movements by electric devices. No hydraulic 

components are used! 

Perfomance data 

Concrete Products Machines 

Type: RH 2000-3 VA Production Boards: 1400 x 1100 Production Area: 1300 x 1050 

Product Size Facemix 

(*) The given production data depends on mould shape, 

mould properties and production boards. 

Volume 

Stones/Mould Cycle time/sec. 

Production numbers 

100% / 8h 

Production sqm 

100% / 8h 

Paver 10 x 20 x 6 cm without 54 9,5 163.705 3.274 

Paver 10 x 20 x 6 cm with 54 11 141.382 2.828 

Hollowblock 20 x 40 x 20 cm 12 13,5 25.600 



Volume 



100% / 8h 


100% / 8h 

Paver 10 x 20 x 6 cm without 66 10 190.080 3.802 

Paver 10 x 20 x 6 cm with 66 11,5 165.287 3.306 




Volume 



100% / 8h 


100% / 8h 






Volume 



100% / 8h 


100% / 8h 

Paver 10 x 20 x 6 cm without 54 10,5 148.114 2.962 

Paver 10 x 20 x 6 cm with 54 12,5 124.416 2.488 






Volume 



100% / 8h 


100% / 8h 



Hollowblock 20 x 40 x 20 cm 9 15 17.280 

Type: RH 500 VA Production Boards: 1200 x 670 Production Area: 1100 x 620 


Volume 



100% / 8h 


100% / 8h 


Paver 10 x 20 x 6 cm with 30 20 43.200 864 


Type: RH 250 A Production Boards: 750 x 550 Production Area: 700 x 510 


Volume 


Volume 



100% / 8h 


100% / 8h 


100% / 8h 

Paver 10 x 20 x 6 cm without 12 20 17.280 346 

Paver 10 x 20 x 6 cm with 12 25 13.824 276 


Produktion m² 

100% / 8h 

Pfl asterstein 10 x 20 x 6 cm without 42 12 100.800 2.016 

Pfl asterstein 10 x 20 x 6 cm with 42 15 80.640 1.613 


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Layout 

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1. Concrete Products machine 

2. Elevator 

3. Finger Car 

4. Curing Rack 

5. Lowerator 

6. Cubing 

7. Board Return 

8. Transport of Finished Cubes 

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Handling Systems for 

Concrete Products Machines 

Transfer and Handling Systems from HESS 

To make the production process of concrete products economical, 

effi cient transfer and handling systems are neccessary alongside mixing 

and production machinery. To transfer, buffer and store fresh and cured 

product, HESS offers a wide program of proven solutions. 

Especially with respect to paver production, cycletimes under 10 seconds 

are no longer a rare occurrence. Therefore, the logistics and the product 

fl ow between the wet and dry sides are deciding factors in the quality and 

effi ciency of the concrete production. 

Fully-automated handling systems, which are designed for individual 

customer needs are becoming more and more important in the production 

of concrete stone products. 

Board buffer crane 

Dry side with electric clamp, cube 

transfer system 

Latch Conveyor 

Hydraulic Clamp Slat conveyor Walking Beam 

Palletized concrete products on walking beam 

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Product treatment - Surface treatment 

Surface Treatment Creates Variety 

The demand for different shapes and surfaces grows constantly, especially when a manufactured 

product is required to have the appearance of natural stone. 

HESS has responded to this demand wiht the development of several surface treatment systems, 

which can be integrated into fully- automated production plants. 

This patented equipment is combined with the necessary handling systems for 

Splitting 

Blasting 

Washing 

Tumbling 

Milling 

Stocking 

of concrete stones. 

An integrated surface treatment system for 

cured products helps to minimize inventory 

and to reduce labour. For the treatment of 

shotblasting the equipment can be supplied 

inline or out of the inventory. 

The treatment washing or brushing of the 

product is carried out in the wet line just before 

the fresh product is transported to the 

curing racks. 

Tumble Master 

Stone milling machine Tumblemaster treatment station Washing machine 

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Tilt mould machines 

mobile/stationary 

Stationary tilt mould machine HYDROMAT HT 200 (A) 

Filler box drive 

Tilt mould machines mobile/stationary 

Hydromat HS IV 

Available as stationary or mobile tilt mould machines for the 

production of curb stones, gutter stones, cable channels, solid 

steps and similar concrete elements. 

Proven mobile tilt mould machines for the production of specially 

profi led concrete elemets 

Mould guiding with 

integrated tilt drive 



Type Model Production area Production height Capacity 

HB III mobile 750 x 1000 / 1200 up to 300 / 500 mm abt. 43 cycles/h 

HS IV stationary 850 x 1500 mm max. 300 / 500 mm abt. 30-50 cycles/h 

HT 300 stationary 3000 x 500 / 600 200 / 400 mm abt. 25-30 cycles/h 

HT 250 stationary 2500 x 500 / 600 mm 200 / 400 mm abt. 25-30 cycles/h 

HT 200 stationary 2000 x 500 / 600 mm 200 / 400 mm abt. 25-30 cycles/h 

Mobile block machine BF 80 

Mobile machines for low cost manufacturing of hollow 

blocks, solid blocks, ceiling blocks, garden stones and similar 

concrete elements. 

Available with semi automatic or full automatic control. 

Mobile block machine BF 80 



Type Production area Production height Capacity 

BF 80 1250 x 1000 mm 175-330 mm abt. 120-80 cycles/h 

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Multilayer paver machines Tilt mould machines 

Hydromat HP III A 

Type Production area Prouction height Capacity 

Hydromat HP III (VA) 12500 x 1000 mm 60 -400 mm abt. 120 cycles/h 

Multilayer paver machine HP III A 

Proven stationary multilayer paver machines for the 

economical production of paving stones and similar elements. 

Stationary adjustable vibration table 

Ravelling machine frame with locked mould and tamper head 

Optional face concrete device 

High-tech controls and visualization systems 

Optional modem service 



Kolumbus Standard 

Mobile, manual tilt mould machines 

Hydropraktikant 

For low-cost manufacturing of curb stones, 

cable channels, drainage stones, border 

stones and similar concrete elements. 

Moulds are available with additional sliding 

plate to smooth the surface of the products 

and easy demoulding. 

Stationary machine for economical production of stair steps, solid 

steps and similar concrete elememts. 

Production lengths 2000 / 2500 / 3000 

Step thickness 40 / 55 / 60 / 65 /70 

Step width max. 600 mm 

Capacity abt. 16 - 25 cycles 

(*) The given production data depends 

on mould shape, 

mould properties and production 

boards. 

Production area: 350 x 1000 / 1300 / 1500 

Production height: 320 mm 

Capacity: abt. 12 cycles / h 

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Autoclaved Aerated Concrete 

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The HESS AAC plants offer a high degree of fl exible design, tailored to the specifi c requirements in 

terms of capacity and product range. The systems are based on know-how and experience in both tiltcake 

and fl at-cake production systems, hereby combining the advantages of the two systems. 

Standard HESS AAC plant systems: 

COMPACT LINE – designed for lower output and reduced automation 

CBT version – capacity range from 200 200 – 400 m³/day 

KEEN-CRETE® LINE – intended for medium and large output and high automation 

KBT-S version version – capacity range from 350 – 900 m³/day 

KBT version – capacity range from 900 900 – 1550 m³/day 

KBT-L version version – capacity range from 1350 1350 – 2050 m³/day 

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1. ball mill system for milling sand and course anhydrite 

2. slurry tanks 

3. silos for lime, cement and fi ne anhydrite 

4. aluminium powder / paste preparation 

5. dosing and mixing 

6. casting into the mould 

7. position for reinforcement insertion 

8. rising / pre-curing 

9. position for extraction of reinforcement holding pins 

10. tilting the cake with tilting manipulator 

11. mould oiling 

12. pre-cutting 

13. vertical cutting and profi ling 

14. horizontal cutting 

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15. cross cutting and handgrip milling 

16. platform manipulator 

17. back-tilting of the cake onto a cooking frame 

18. platform return and bed waste removal 

19. green separation 

20. stacking and buffering of green cake 

21. autoclaving 

22. steam preparation 

23. buffering and destacking of hardened cakes 

24. frame circulation, cleaning and oiling 

25. unloading and transfer to the packaging line 

26. pallet destacking and transportation 

27. covering with foil 

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SM Series Compulsory Mixers 

SM Series Compulsory Mixers 

Separate drives for perfect mixing results in the nick of time 

Mixers of the SM series provide the perfect solution for making 

concrete types used in the production of paving blocks 

and kerbstones, hollow blocks and plates, and pipes and 

manholes as well as precast concrete elements and readymixed 

concrete. Thanks to their high mixing intensity, planetary 

mixers are particularly suitable for the production 

of concrete types with low water/cement ratios to achieve 

earth-moist concrete and self-compacting concrete types. 

Many companies all over the world use mixers by SCHLOSSER- 

PFEIFFER with great success. Their outstanding characteristics are: 

a very long service life, a high degree of reliability, excellent mixing 

performance, and minimum maintenance. 

SM series mixers just give better mixing results 

According to ISO 18650 defi nitions, mixing results with a variation 

coeffi cient of under 7.5% are considered adequate. The faster a 

low coeffi cient is achieved, the better the mixer. The SM mixer 

actually achieves a coeffi cient of less than 1%! And at very short 

mixing intervals! 

Technical data of the SM series: 

Technical data of the SM series: 

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Type 

Dry fi lling 

Max. fi lling 

weight 

Vibrated-concrete 

volume per batch 

Main drive 

No. of mixing 

stars 

Drive per star 

Discharge 

accelerator drive 

Skip hoist drive 

(optional) 

High-speed agitator 

(optional) 

Discharge accelerator 

(optional) 

Dead weight, 

approx. ** 

**Basic equipment 

Right of technical modifi cations reserved 

SM 500-2 SM 750-2 SM 1125-2 SM 1500-2 SM 1875-2 SM 2250-2 SM 3000-2 SM 3750-2 

l 500 750 1125 1500 1875 2250 3000 3750 

kg 800 1200 1800 2400 3000 3600 4800 6000 

m³ 0,375 0,5 0,75 1 1,25 1,5 2 2,5 

kW 11 18,5/30* 22 22 22 22 2x22 3x22 

units 2 2 2 2 3 3 

kW 11 11 11 11 11 11 

kW 2,2 2,2 3 3 3 3 3 3 

kW 5,5 7,5 18,5 18,5 18,5 18,5 22 22 

kW mechanical 7,5 7,5 7,5 7,5 

kW mechanical 0,55 0,55 0,55 0,55 0,55 0,55 

to 1,7 2,1 8,4 8,6 9,2 9,8 13,2 13,6

Schlosser-Pfeiffer RADIALPRESS VARIANT 

The High Speed Machine for High End Performance 

The SP RADIALPRESS is a high-speed, high-performance machine for 

the manufacturing of concrete pipes in the diameter range i.d. 250 mm 

up to i.d. 2000 mm and lengths of up to 3.5 m. It is ideal for the production 

of reinforced and non-reinforced bell end pipes, jacking pipes 

and rocker pipes, pipes with two spigot ends, as well as manhole pipes, 

manhole rings and manhole bases. 

The concrete is compacted during the course of the radial pressing 

process. The pressing action is effected by the rotating pressing tool 

consisting of the distributor head, which rotates in the opposite direction 

of the pressing head. As a result, the torques of distributor head 

and pressing head largely cancel each other out, hence ensuring a precise 

and tension-free embedding of the reinforcement. The machine is 

controlled by a Siemens S7 electronic PLC. 

The pipe production is fully automatic. 

SP RADIALPRESS RP 830, fully automated, with forklift operation 

The VARIANT by Schlosser-Pfeiffer produces pipes in all shapes and sizes in 

top-rate high-density quality. 

The VARIANT by Schlosser-Pfeiffer combines the outstanding compacting qualities of Schlosser-Pfeiffer’s 

proprietary vibration technology with a wide choice of sizes and shapes and impresses with its largeness and 

strength, which are both prerequisites for producing large-sized pipes. 

Each machine is individually adjusted for every application and combines user friendliness with reliability and 

easy maintenance. The machine will process just about any product of the user’s choice, making it versatile 

and capable of meeting the various and ever-changing market demands. 

The VARIANT by Schlosser-Pfeiffer guarantees optimised compacting results for all products, for fi rst-rate 

quality and compliance with the relevant standards. The production range attests to the wide variety of sizes 

and products. 

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Manhole ring 

production machine SRA 

Quality and precision – 

A close-knit team 

The machine for the production of manhole rings 

combines the HESS concrete block machines’ 

precision with the quality of compaction of the 

Schlosser-Pfeiffer vibration technology. The results 

speak for themselves: shaft pipes, manhole tapers 

or bases with step elements; all shaft products are 

made true-to- dimension at short cycle times. 

The machine’s stable frame with its proper fourpillar 

mould guide guarantees the constantly accurate 

production of manhole elements. All products 

are compacted in an optimal way by the use of our 

pipe machines’ well-proven vibration technology. 

Mechanical engineering – smart and savvy 

The manhole ring production machine is characterised by a smart and 

elaborate machine concept as well as shortest set-up times during mould 

change. The socket and product handling as well as the addition of step 

elements can be carried out manually or fully automated depending on 

the client’s preferences. 

Mould manufacturing 

Mould manufacturing 

The manufacturing of moulds for HESS machines and for foreign 

machines takes place at our subsidiary HMB. HMB produces moulds 

for all usual types of block machines and has experience of many 

years in the production durable moulds. 

For the costumers of HESS this is a guarantor for precision and perfection 

with the production of concrete blocks. 

Schlosser-Pfeiffer supplies complete and fully compatible moulds 

and moulding equipment for the SP VARIANT, SP RADIAL PRESS and 

SP TRIVIANT pipe making machines. In addition, the SCHLOSSER- 

PFEIFFER line offers solutions for all other machines and systems for 

making products similar to pipes. 

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HESS Group 

HESS Headquarters 

HESS Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG 

Freier-Grund-Straße 123 

57299 Burbach - Wahlbach, Germany 

HESS Canada 

Hess Machinery (Canada) Ltd. 

1262 Stone Church Rd. E. 

Hamilton, Ontario L8W2C8, Canada 

HESS USA 

1378 Freeport Road 

Suite 2A, Pittsburgh, PA 

15238, USA 

HESS FORMEN 

HMB Maschinenbau GmbH 

Siegenerstraße 133 

57334 Bad Laasphe-Feudingen, Germany 

HESS China 

Langfang HESS Building Materials Machinery Co., LTD 

No. 2 Road 

Economic and Technical Development Zone Langfang 

Hebei, China 

HESS France 

HESS Lorraine Sarl 

1, Rue de la Gare, BP 6, Guerstling 

57320 Bouzonville, France 

HESS Dubai 

HESS Middle East FZE 

Jebel Ali Free Zone, Warehouse FZS 1BA65 

Dubai, UAE 

HW Maschinenbau 

HW Maschinenbau GmbH 

Nodhausener Straße 131 

56567 Neuwied-Segendorf, Germany 

HESS Mexico 

HESS Mexico S.A. de C.V. 

Calle 33-A No. 501 C por 60 Y 62 

Depto. B 104, Av. Colon, C.p 97000 

Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico 

HESS AAC 

HESS AAC Systems B.V. 

Aluminiumsteden 10 

7547 TN Enschede, Netherlands 

SCHLOSSER PFEIFFER 

SCHLOSSER PFEIFFER GmbH 

Scheidertalstraße Tor 4 

65322 Aarbergen, Germany 

HESS Russland 

OOO HESS Tula 

d. Malinovka, Leninskij rajon, 

Tulskaja oblast´, 301132, Russia 

HESS India 

HESS Machines Pvt Ltd 

No 85, Richmond Road 

Sherief House, III rd Floor 

Bangalore - 560 025, India 

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HESS Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG 

Freier-Grund-Straße 123 

57299 Burbach-Wahlbach, Germany 

Phone: 

Fax: 

E-mail: 

Internet: 

+49 (0) 2736 497 60 

+49 (0) 2736 497 620 

info@hessgroup.com 

www.hessgroup.com 

With the reservation of technical modifi cations and as regards contents! 

The pictures on the preceding pages are partially without safety devices 

due to illustrational reasons!

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