Ceramics machines, step by step

The machines are in the order they work in the process. Ask us about any of them: we check feasibility and the import rules before we quote.

Body preparation

Clay and minerals are weighed and ground with water into a smooth liquid called slip.

Ball mill
A turning drum filled with grinding media that grinds clay and minerals with water into a fine slip.
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Slip tank with agitator
A tank with a slow agitator that keeps the ground slip evenly mixed, so it does not settle before use.
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For tiles, the slip is sprayed into hot air and dries into a fine, even powder that presses well.

Spray dryer
Sprays slip into a tall chamber of hot air, which dries it into a free-flowing powder ready for pressing.
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Tile powder is pressed into shape, and sanitaryware is cast by pouring slip into moulds.

Hydraulic tile press
Presses the powder in a mould under high hydraulic force into firm, flat tiles.
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Pressure casting machine
Forces slip into porous resin moulds under pressure to form basins, toilets and other sanitary ware quickly.
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Pressed or cast pieces are dried slowly so they do not crack before firing.

Ceramic dryer
Dries freshly pressed or cast pieces with warm, moving air, so they do not crack in the kiln.
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Glaze is applied for colour and shine, and the design is printed onto the tile surface.

Glazing line
A conveyor that carries tiles under bells, sprays and discs that coat them with an even layer of glaze.
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Digital inkjet printer for tiles
Prints the tile design with ceramic inks from inkjet heads, like a large desktop printer for tiles.
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The pieces pass slowly through a long kiln, where heat turns clay and glaze hard and glassy.

Roller kiln
A long kiln where tiles ride on turning ceramic rollers through zones of rising and falling heat.
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Tunnel kiln
A long tunnel through which loaded kiln cars move slowly, firing sanitary ware, tableware or bricks.
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Tiles are checked for size, flatness and faults, sorted into grades and packed into boxes.

Sorting line
Checks fired tiles for size, flatness and surface faults, and sorts them into grades.
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Tile packing machine
Stacks sorted tiles, wraps them in cartons and stacks the boxes for dispatch.
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