Ceramics
Ceramics are obtained from various raw materials including kaolin, feldspar, ceramic powders and derivatives, atomized, sand, alumina and quartz. The transport of these delicate and abrasive materials represent a very important phase in the ceramic production cycle.
Air-Tec system is a pioneer in this sector and develops solutions for the ceramic industry which are able to transport fragile products, preserving their integrity, until destination. The transport of atomized, powders, sand and other raw materials, which are particularly delicate because of the products humidity, takes place inside of closed pipes, which can possibly be insulated in order to maintain a constant temperature around 40°C depending on the need.
The material flows smoothly within the system and it remains intact thanks to the use of a low speed and a reduced amount of compressed air. These characteristics and the use of an anti-wear system, prevent the deterioration of the system and reduce maintenance costs.
A selection of Air-Tec system's Customers
Porcelanosa – the market leader in the ceramic floor and wall tile sector has chosen a solution for atomized powder pneumatic conveying.
Villeroy & Boch - internationally-renowned lifestyle brand, manufacturer and marketer of high-quality ceramic products. Atomized powder pneumatic conveying (temperature 35°C) for a distance of 175 meters with a flow rate of 30 tons/h.
Ceramica Sant’Agostino - Italian ceramic factory. Atomized powder pneumatic conveying for 90 meters with a flow rate of 16 tons/h.
Steuler Fliesen – German producer of tiles with fashionable and design-oriented appeal. 140 meter full pipeline conveying system for atomized powder with a flow rate of 11 tons/h.
LB Officine Meccaniche - designs and builds machinery and plants for the ceramic industry. LB Officine Meccaniche has chosen different solutions for atomized powder (flow rate of 6 tons/h, distance 40 meters), zirconium (flow rate of 3 tons/h, distance 75 meters) and dolomite (flow rate of 3 tons/h, distance 100 meters) pneumatic conveying adopted by Ceramiche Monosir based in Modena, Italy and Ceramiche Caesar.