ISSB Machine

The technology of interlocking stabilized soil blocks (ISSB) is gaining popularity in East Africa, particularly in Kenya. The material and method of construction are less expensive and have a lower environmental impact than traditional fired brick construction, while providing comparable quality. Also known as the Makiga stabilized soil block machine, many Kenyans refer to it as the interlocking mud block making machine, issb machine, or interlocking brick machine, though there are other names for the machine in different languages.

We advocate for ISSB machines (interlocking stabilized soil brick) in Kenya because they use high-quality materials while keeping costs low. Many young people have started micro stabilized soil brick manufacturing plants, creating jobs and providing a living for thousands of Kenyan families.

They have the following features:

There are two designs for either soil or concrete materials.

Portable

Manually operated

Cheap, long-lasting, and simple to use

Total Machine Mass -140Kg

300-340Kg of concrete and soil

60-100 tons of pressure

Sizes of typical blocks and bricks are 290mm x 140mm x 115mm, 300mm, 150mm, and 100mm.