Automatic control of the bulk density of a ceramic body made by pressing
Description of the technology offer
The system’s field of application encompasses all ceramic tile manufacturers, since the measure allows automatically controlling the press operation, reducing production problems, enhancing end product quality and lowering manufacturing costs.
The control method used at present in the pressing process is discontinuous, performed by hand and uses mercury, making it inefficient and involving health risks for the workers. Therefore, ITC has developed and implemented an on-line control system, which is non-destructive and risk-free.
New and innovative aspects
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
The ceramic tile manufacturing process consists of a series of successive stages, which can be summarised as follows: raw materials preparation, pressing and drying of the green body, firing, with or without glazing, additional treatments and sorting and packing.
Dry pressing (at 5-7% moisture content) with hydraulic presses is the most common tile forming method. Forming takes place by mechanically compressing the powder bed in the die, which is ... read more
Vendor Organization : ITC - Instituto de Tecnología Cerámica / Spain 
Organization type : Scientific organization (private)
Type of tech offer : Technology
Current Development Status : Commercially Available
Required business relationship : Commercial agreement , License agreement , Technical cooperation - further development , Technical cooperation - testing of new applications , Technical cooperation - adaptation to specific needs
Sector : Bulk products & materials, Others
Domains of Knowledge : Engineering & Technology
Tags : ceramic, ceramic tile, ceramic floor, buildings
| Posted on: 24/03/2010 | Deadline : 30/05/2012 | Active users : 737 | Tech Offer ID : O-181 |
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