Slate processing machines
With its characteristic schistose texture and its ability to be divided into thin, uniform slabs, slate is widely used in a variety of applications, from roofing to hydrophobic cladding, from chalkboards to billiard tops, and as an elegant cladding solution for both interior and exterior use.
MEC’s slate processing machines greatly improve the efficiency of the process, ensuring precise cuts and minimizing waste while respecting the natural direction of the stone’s edge. This advanced technology also facilitates restoration projects, allowing for accurate processing that maintains the aesthetic integrity of historic buildings.
Discover MEC's slate processing machines
MANIPULATORS
| Type | With fixed, rotating, or self-centering grippers, fixed or rotating arms |
| Function type | Manual or automated |
| Maneuverability | Operable by intuitive and practical joysticks |
PUSHERS
| Type | Mechanical, L-shaped paddle and automated feeders |
| Ideal Usage | Ideal for machining sawn or regular blocks |
CONVEYORS
| Number of versions | 5 different versions |
| Ideal Matching | Matchable with splitting machines |
| Benefits | Faster stone movement and less operator fatigue |
CRUSHING PLANT
| Loader belts | With hopper |
| Vibrating screen | 2/3 floors |
| Buckets | With wheels |
| Number of grain size selections | 3/4 grain size selections |
CRUNCH
| Feeding mouth | 400 x 200 mm |
| Feeding size | Max 70 mm |
| Electric motor | 11 kw |
| Mill turns | 1.000/minut |
STARK 15
| Type of structure | Robust structure |
| Ideal function | Ideal for reducing waste volume |
| Productivity | Up to 15tons/hour |
| Jaws opening | Up to 80 mm |
Benefits with MEC's slate processing machines
MEC slate machines offer unmatched precision, which is essential to respect the natural edge of the stone. This allows slate to be split into uniform, thin slabs perfect for any application.
With advanced automation, MEC machines reduce the time and effort required to process slate, improving productivity and optimizing production processes while maintaining high quality of the finished product.
Slate processed with MEC machines finds use in a wide range of applications, from roofing to exterior and interior cladding, demonstrating the flexibility of these machines in meeting diverse design and restoration needs.
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