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Top 10 Ceramic Machinery Brand & Manufacturers

This section provides a list of the top 10 Ceramic Machinery manufacturers, Website links, company profile, locations is provided for each company. Also provides a detailed product description of the Ceramic Machinery, including product introduction, history, purpose, principle, characteristics, types, usage and purchase precautions, etc.

Manufacturers （Ranking in no particular order）

: SACMI Machinery Co., Ltd.

Address: Xingye North Road, North District, Nanhai Science and Technology Industrial Park, Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province

Company website: https://www.sacmi.cn/en-us/Sacmi-China-en

Company Overview

SACMI is an international group that provides advanced technologies and is at the forefront of the world's industries in the fields of ceramics, plastics, food and beverages, metals, packaging and advanced materials. With the application of innovative technologies, SACMI has consolidated a strong positioning in the international market and a constant pursuit of high quality standards and customer service. The SACMI Group has more than 70 production, distribution and service companies in 26 countries around the world. The SACMI brand and logo are recognized and protected in more than 100 countries around the world. SACMI distributes its products and services worldwide through its own brands and global branches across five continents. SACMI in China SACMI Machinery (Foshan Nanhai) Co., Ltd. (formerly Foshan SACMI Machinery Co., Ltd.) is a subsidiary of the SACMI Group. It was established in 1993 and changed to a wholly owned subsidiary of SACMI Holdings (a wholly foreign-owned enterprise) in 2000. In 2006, in order to expand business and production in China, SACMI Machinery (Foshan Nanhai) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as SACMI Nanhai) was established. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the SACMI Group and SACMI Foshan is merged into SACMI Nanhai. Sacmi Nanhai is owned by its parent company, Sacmi Imola S.C. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sacmi Group, Sacmi Shanghai entered the Chinese beverage packaging market in 2002. The original intention of its establishment was to make the research and development of innovative machinery and technology active and focused on the Chinese market. Sales teams, after-sales support, and spare parts services covering and close to all aspects of the market came into being. Since entering the Chinese market, Sacmi Shanghai has accumulated and accumulated, developed and innovated, focused and invested in every step from bottle cap compression molding to container compression blow molding, from single equipment to complete line solutions. The application areas of Sacmi machinery and equipment have also developed from the beverage industry to the dairy and pharmaceutical industries. Sacmi Machinery Enterprises (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. was established in February 1992. At first, it was a business office selling Sacmi ceramic equipment to Chinese customers. Today, the company is responsible for supervising Sacmi's business in China, and is responsible for the import and export of Sacmi's equipment in China, and manages machinery sales in China.

: Keda Industrial Co., Ltd.

Address: No.1, Huanzhen West Road, Guanglong Industrial Park, Chencun Town, Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province

Company website: http://www.kedagroup.com/

Company Overview

Keda Manufacturing was founded in 1992, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2002 (stock code: 600499), and listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange in 2022 (stock code: KEDA). The company's main businesses are building materials machinery, overseas building materials, lithium battery materials and equipment, etc., and strategically invested in the lithium salt business with Lanke Lithium as the carrier. In 2022, sales revenue reached 11.157 billion, and products were sold to more than 60 countries and regions. After years of innovation and development, in the field of building materials machinery, the company has achieved the historical goals of "localization of ceramic machinery equipment" and "becoming a strong player in the world's building materials equipment industry" in one fell swoop, and has successfully completed the transformation from a single equipment manufacturer to a supplier of ceramic whole plant and whole line engineering, and has grown into a leading enterprise in the ceramic machinery industry in my country and even the world. In recent years, the company has closely followed the country's "Belt and Road" initiative and actively deployed globally, successively established subsidiaries in India and Turkey, acquired the Italian ceramic machinery company Weigao, and established Keda Europe. At the same time, the company's strategy of "jointly building factories with advantageous overseas partners + whole-line sales + technical process services" in Africa has gradually been implemented and blossomed. It has successively invested in and built six ceramic production bases in Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal and Zambia. It is currently positioned as a large building materials group in Africa, gradually expanding to large building materials categories such as sanitary ware and glass based on building ceramics. With the development of urbanization in Africa, Keda has steadily promoted the process of globalization. In addition, the company began to enter the field of negative electrode materials for lithium batteries in 2015, and has currently formed a negative electrode material industry chain layout of "graphitization-artificial graphite-silicon carbon negative electrode"; and in 2017, the company invested in Lanke Lithium Industry to layout related businesses such as deep processing and trade of lithium carbonate. In the future, Keda Manufacturing will continue to focus on its main manufacturing business, seek long-term development of "globalization, informatization, service, and youth", promote continuous technological innovation, lead the development and progress of the industry, adhere to the orientation of value creation, return investors with high-quality development, and insist on serving shareholders, customers, and employees well. It will closely combine corporate development with social responsibility through practical actions, bravely assume corporate citizenship responsibilities, and "make happiness last longer"!

: System Ceram (China) Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 18, Xinfa Road, Wuzhong District Industrial Park, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Company website: http://www.system-china.com/en/

Company Overview

System was founded in 1970 in Fiorano Moderne by Franco Stefani, the current president of the group, who personally leads the R&D team. The core business is the development of automation systems for the ceramics industry and the logistics industry, which has repeatedly revolutionized production processes. As the company integrates innovations in the field of mechatronics into process innovation, the company's proprietary technology has covered the packaging, logistics, internal logistics and electronics industries. The company has hundreds of invention patents on the market and is able to grasp the development trends of the market. System's automation systems are all made in Italy and strictly abide by clear principles: internationalization, production flexibility, environmentally friendly production processes, and advanced technology. System (China) Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2000 and is headquartered in Suzhou Industrial Park. Due to the continuous expansion of domestic business, the company has established 3 subsidiaries to serve the Chinese market: Foshan Company in 2004, Zibo Company in 2006, and Beijing Company in 2015. System China's core business: Ceramics: Currently providing technologically advanced solutions to meet all the needs of ceramic factories for decoration, storage, sorting, packaging, palletization and handling.

: Foshan CEDIT-BMB Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 9, Hengliang Road, west of Xingliang Road, Hecheng Street (Sanzhou), Gaoming District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province

Company website: http://www.bt-china.com/

Company Overview

SITI-B&T Group is a world-renowned ceramic machinery manufacturing giant with a complete global service network. SITI-B&T focuses on providing excellent technology and innovative services to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs. SITI-B&T promises to provide customers with a complete range of tailor-made services including technical support for installation, maintenance and upgrade of production lines.

: Foshan Henglitai Machinery Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 25, Zone C, Sanshui Central Science and Technology Industrial Zone, Sanshui District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province

Company website: https://www.hltpress.com/

Company Overview

Foshan Henglitai Machinery Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Henglitai or the Company) is a private enterprise specializing in the research and development and manufacturing of powder forming equipment and ceramic raw material complete line equipment. It was founded in 1957 and has a history of more than 60 years. It is a national high-tech enterprise, a key high-tech enterprise of the National Torch Program, one of the top 20 Chinese building materials machinery enterprises, one of the top 50 backbone enterprises of Guangdong Province's equipment manufacturing industry, an innovative enterprise of Guangdong Province, a backbone enterprise of Guangdong Province's strategic emerging industries (intelligent manufacturing), and a winner of the China Patent Award and Foshan Municipal Government Quality Award. The hydraulic automatic brick press produced by Henglitai is the core and key equipment of ceramic production enterprises. The overall technology is at the "internationally advanced" level and has won many national, provincial (ministerial) awards. The products cover all major ceramic production areas in China and are exported to more than 40 countries and regions in Asia, Africa, Europe and America, and have a high reputation internationally. Henglitai has a provincial engineering technology research center and a provincial enterprise technology center. It is the responsible drafting unit for the industry standards of ceramic brick presses and permeable brick presses, as well as a participating drafting unit for the industry standards of refractory brick presses. With the ingenuity spirit of "ten years of hard work", the company has been focusing on the research and development and manufacturing of brick presses for thirty years. Following the business philosophy of "pursuing excellence and creating the first", the company has actively implemented the diversified development strategy of presses. In recent years, it has successively launched refractory brick presses, wall brick presses, permeable brick presses, YPL aluminum profile extruders and other special press products, forming a product series of more than 40 specifications and models from 600 tons to 36,000 tons, with an annual production capacity of 700 brick presses of various types, and has strong R&D and production capabilities. With the spring breeze of reform and opening up, Henglitai has set off a climax of digesting and absorbing foreign advanced technologies. In 1983, it successfully developed an 8-ton belt-driven ball mill, creating a precedent for domestic ball mill belt drive. In the 1980s, it successively developed domestic modern building ceramic production equipment such as feeders, wet vibrating screens, spray drying towers, roller kilns, and automatic brick presses. Henglitai implements the series development strategy of ceramic machinery, is committed to the overall planning and layout of raw material workshops, equipment manufacturing, and installation services in the ceramic industry. It adheres to the development idea of "energy saving and environmental protection", integrates advanced technologies at home and abroad, and develops and launches a series of innovative products such as powder grinding and processing systems, energy-saving large-tonnage intermittent ball mills, continuous ball mills, environmentally friendly assembled spray drying towers, multi-functional hot air furnaces, and fully automatic batching systems, providing customers with stable and intelligent ceramic raw material complete line engineering equipment. In 2016, Henglitai established Foshan Delitai Technology Co., Ltd., committed to making the "Litai brand" a leading brand of ceramic machinery complete line equipment from raw material equipment, molding equipment and firing equipment, and providing global customers with overall solutions for the production and manufacturing of architectural ceramics.

: Foshan Delitai Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 25 (8F), Zone C, Sanshui Central Science and Technology Industrial Zone, Sanshui District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province

Company website: http://www.dlttec.com/English/enindex.html

Company Overview

Foshan Delitai Technology Co., Ltd. is a national high-tech enterprise focusing on the field of building sanitary ceramics, taking into account ceramic tiles, daily ceramics, sanitary ware, foam ceramics, permeable bricks, special ceramics and new energy vehicle lithium battery materials. It is committed to the research and development, design, production and service of drying and firing equipment and turnkey projects. The company takes "big platform, new standards, and go further" as its business philosophy. It has an elite team in the industry, more than 80% of the members have many years of work experience in the industry, and have been engaged in senior management, engineering design, production and manufacturing, process services and marketing in well-known domestic and foreign ceramic machinery and equipment companies. High-end talents with rich practical experience. So far, Delitai has established business relationships in more than 20 countries and regions around the world, and has established 5 service centers around the world, laying a solid foundation for further globalization. Delitai, which is positioned with new standards, relies on the strong brand power of Henglitai Machinery, takes high efficiency, greenness and energy saving as the development direction with innovative concepts, and provides global customers with better products and services.

: Guangdong Monalisa Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: Sanhuan West Industrial Zone, Xiaotang Town, Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province

Company website: https://www.modena.com.cn/en/

Company Overview

Guangdong Modena Technology Co., Ltd. was established in July 2003. It is located in the West Industrial Zone of Xiaotang Sanhuan, Shishan Town, Nanhai, Foshan. It specializes in the design, production, marketing and process services of drying and firing equipment and whole-line engineering for architectural ceramics, daily-use ceramics, sanitary ceramics and special ceramics. It is a key high-tech enterprise of the National Torch Program for the design and manufacture of domestic ceramic drying and firing equipment and whole-line engineering, and a supplier of Chinese ceramic kiln equipment. Modena has won a good brand reputation for Chinese ceramic firing and drying equipment in the international market. It has been a tax-paying enterprise in Nanhai District for many years. It is currently a high-end ceramic machine manufacturer in Foshan City that focuses on export. Its products are exported to 35 countries and regions including the United States, Mexico, Colombia, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Argentina, Brazil, etc. Modena has a relatively complete brand communication system and has established a huge domestic and foreign marketing network and after-sales service structure. In addition to the Foshan headquarters, the company also has offices in East China, Central China, North China, Southwest China, Northeast China and Modena Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.; overseas, it has business offices and full-time technical service personnel in Vietnam, India, Indonesia, South Korea and Italy.

: Guangdong Zhongpeng Thermal Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 9 Panjin Road, Jinsha South China Hardware Industry Base, Danzao Town, Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province

Company website: http://www.jumpergroup.net/index.php?lang=en

Company Overview

Zhongpeng Thermal Energy was founded in 1999. It is a professional company that focuses on high-quality thermal equipment and provides efficient solutions for the intelligent and green production of thermal equipment for industrial kilns. It represents the level of domestic industrial kilns and provides whole-line integration or stand-alone services with superior cost-performance ratio for customers in different regions of the world. Products include single-layer roller kilns, multi-layer roller kilns, tunnel kilns, push-plate kilns, mesh belt furnaces and various drying kilns and supporting automation systems, which are used in the production of new energy battery (positive and negative electrode materials), building materials, sanitary ceramics, special ceramics, carbon fiber materials and other fields. It has more than 100 intellectual property rights (including 15 invention authorizations, more than 70 utility model patents, more than 10 appearance patents, and more than 20 software copyrights); it presides over or participates in a total of 8 national and industry standards. With excellent creativity, Zhongpeng Thermal Energy has successfully provided kiln, drying and other production line equipment for major leading companies. The fourth-generation "KOHSTA High-speed Rail Era" roller kiln has been identified by the national industry as having internationally advanced levels. It is an industrial kiln with independent intellectual property rights, emphasizing humanistic care, and carrying advanced kiln technologies such as energy-saving and emission reduction technologies and digital management.

: Foshan Hope Digital Printing Equipment Co., Ltd.

Address: East of Keji Avenue, Zone A, Shishan Science and Technology Industrial Park, Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province

Company website: http://www.fshope.com/en

Company Overview

Foshan Hope Digital Printing Equipment Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, production, sales and service. Since entering the ceramic industry in 1996, Hope Company started with the research and development of electronic product software and hardware. After more than ten years of unremitting efforts and development, it has now become a professional manufacturer of printing and glazing equipment with high technological content, complete categories and comprehensive specifications in China. Hope Company, which has grown synchronously with China's development process, focuses on developing and manufacturing printing and glazing equipment with advanced manufacturing technology and reliable quality. In the process of development, Hope Company obtains innovative inspiration by assisting enterprises to solve production problems, and integrates it into design and manufacturing, meeting the high requirements of equipment performance for emerging new ceramic manufacturing processes. From traditional printing equipment to digital inkjet equipment, Hope Company has always been regarded as a model of technological innovation in the industry and has become a close partner of many well-known domestic ceramic companies in the development of new products. Hope Company's products are also well-known in the international market. Its products are sold in more than 20 countries and regions such as India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Pakistan, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, etc., and have been highly praised by international customers. At the beginning of the company's establishment, the people of Hope formulated a long-term development strategic goal of building a world-class brand in the industry, and shouted out the corporate culture slogan of "Hope in quality, innovation for the future" from the bottom of their hearts, laying a solid foundation for the development of Hope Company. Hope Company adheres to the business philosophy of "customer first", provides customers with products of the same quality and low price, and the same price and high quality, always puts the interests of customers first, and has won the trust and support of customers. Under the humanized management system, all employees of Hope Company are proactive and innovative, and have created a good reputation for "Hope" in the industry. Today, with quality, service and innovation as the development principles, the people of Hope will continue to meet the ever-changing challenges of the ceramic industry with a pragmatic and progressive attitude.

: Foshan Sanshui Yingjie Precision Machinery Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 5, Jinxin Road, Southwest Street, Sanshui District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province

Company website: http://www.nkt.com.cn/en/index.php

Company Overview

Foshan Sanshui Yingjie Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. (Xinjingtai) was established in 1993. It is a machinery manufacturing enterprise integrating precision machinery research and development, production, sales and service. After 25 years of accumulation, the company has a professional, stable and experienced staff team of nearly 300 people, of which more than 60% are mid-level technicians. At present, the company's core business is antique brick equipment, inkjet machine, and automation engineering. Among them, antique brick equipment has a domestic market share of more than 80%, and is known as the "antique brick equipment expert" in the industry. The market share of ceramic inkjet machines is at the forefront of the industry. In recent years, relying on a strong digital printing team and technical accumulation, the company has successfully entered new fields of digital printing applications such as textiles, corrugated paper, and glass. Automation engineering has currently mainly entered the fields of automated transportation, multi-layer storage, and glazing in sanitary ceramic factories. The company takes "quality, service, never stop" as its business philosophy, and uses advanced management systems and technical standards such as ISO, CE, ERP, Kyocera Amoeba, and Toyota Lean Production to make the company's product quality at the forefront of the domestic industry and meet the standards of foreign counterparts. The products are sold well in all production areas of the country and exported to 25 countries and regions including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Ecuador, South Korea, the United States, Ukraine, Sudan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ghana, Tanzania, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, etc. The company has set up offices in Fujian, Shandong, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Hunan, Hubei, Shenyang, Shanxi, Shengze, Shaoxing, India, Vietnam, Taiwan, etc. The company has set up a spare parts department in Chancheng District, Foshan City, mainly supplying original spare parts for presses such as SITI, SACMI, Litai, Keda, etc., and acting as an agent for the sales of hydraulic parts such as ATOS, REXROTH, VICKERS, Italian SAER circulating pumps, American TC nozzles, imported blanking pipes; hydraulic parts such as nozzles, pumps, filters, ink tubes, etc. In recent years, the company has successively passed the certification of Guangdong Province High-tech Enterprise, Foshan Sanshui District Intellectual Property Demonstration Enterprise, Foshan Municipal Enterprise Technology Center, Guangdong Province Intelligent Ceramic Finishing Machinery Equipment Engineering Technology Research Center, etc., laying a more solid foundation for the company's technological development.

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What is Ceramic Machinery?

Ceramic machinery refers to a wide range of equipment used in the production process of ceramic products. This machinery is involved in various stages such as raw material preparation, shaping, drying, and firing of ceramics. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of ceramic manufacturing.

History of Ceramic Machinery

The history of ceramic machinery dates back thousands of years. In ancient times, ceramics were made using simple hand - tools and traditional methods. The first major advancements came with the development of the potter's wheel, which allowed for more symmetrical and efficient shaping of clay. With the Industrial Revolution, more complex machinery began to emerge. The use of steam - powered and later electrically - powered machines revolutionized the ceramic industry. For example, mechanical presses for tile production and tunnel kilns for firing were developed, enabling mass - production of ceramics with more consistent quality.

Purpose of Ceramic Machinery

Raw Material Processing: Ceramic machinery is used to prepare the raw materials such as clay, feldspar, and quartz. Machines like crushers and grinders are used to reduce the size of the raw materials to a fine powder, ensuring a homogeneous mixture for better quality ceramics.
Shaping: Different shaping machines are used to form ceramics into various shapes. Extruders are used to produce tubes and other elongated shapes, while pressing machines are used to create flat tiles and other regularly - shaped objects. Potter's wheels and jigger - jolley machines are still used for more artistic and intricate designs.
Drying and Firing: After shaping, the ceramics need to be dried to remove moisture and then fired in a kiln to harden them. Drying equipment such as dryers and dehumidifiers help in the controlled removal of water. Kilns, which can range from small electric kilns to large industrial tunnel kilns, provide the high - temperature environment necessary for the chemical and physical changes that occur during firing.

Principle of Ceramic Machinery

Mechanical Shaping: In shaping machines like extruders, a screw - conveyor mechanism forces the plastic - like clay through a die to form a specific shape. In pressing machines, a hydraulic or mechanical press applies pressure to a mold filled with clay powder to compact it into the desired shape.
Drying: Drying equipment works on the principle of heat transfer and air circulation. By providing a controlled flow of warm air, the moisture in the ceramic product is evaporated. Some drying systems use convection, where hot air is blown over the ceramics, while others may use infrared radiation to heat and dry the products more quickly.
Firing: Kilns operate based on the principle of heating the ceramics to high temperatures using various fuel sources such as electricity, gas, or oil. The heat causes chemical reactions in the ceramic materials, leading to sintering (a process where the particles bond together) and vitrification (formation of a glass - like phase), which gives the ceramics their strength and hardness.

Features of Ceramic Machinery

Precision and Consistency: Modern ceramic machinery is designed to produce ceramics with high precision and consistent quality. Shaping machines can create products with accurate dimensions and smooth surfaces, and firing kilns with advanced temperature control systems ensure uniform hardening and coloring of the ceramics.
Versatility: Many ceramic machines can be adjusted to produce different types of ceramics. For example, a shaping machine can be re - tooled or adjusted to make different sizes and shapes of tiles or pottery, and kilns can be programmed to handle different firing schedules for various ceramic compositions.
Automation and Control: Ceramic machinery often incorporates advanced automation and control systems. Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are used to control the operation of machines such as the speed of extruders, the pressure in pressing machines, and the temperature and atmosphere in kilns. This allows for more efficient and repeatable production processes.
Energy Efficiency: With the increasing cost of energy and environmental concerns, many ceramic machines are designed to be energy - efficient. Kilns, for example, may have improved insulation and more efficient heating elements to reduce energy consumption during the firing process.

Types of Ceramic Machinery

Crushers and Grinders: Used to break down and pulverize the raw ceramic materials into a fine powder. Jaw crushers are often used for the initial crushing, and ball mills or attrition mills are used for fine grinding to achieve the desired particle size.[!--empirenews.page--]
Extruders: These machines are used to shape clay - based ceramics into long, continuous shapes such as pipes, tubes, and some types of decorative moldings. The clay is forced through a die at the end of a screw - conveyor to form the desired shape.
Pressing Machines: Hydraulic or mechanical pressing machines are used to produce flat - shaped ceramics such as tiles and dinnerware. The clay powder is placed in a mold and pressure is applied to compact it into the final shape.
Dryers: There are different types of dryers, including convection dryers and infrared dryers. Convection dryers use hot air circulation to remove moisture from the ceramic products, while infrared dryers use infrared radiation to heat and dry the ceramics more quickly.
Kilns: Kilns come in various types such as electric kilns, gas - fired kilns, and tunnel kilns. Electric kilns are often used for small - scale and precise firing, gas - fired kilns provide more flexibility in temperature control and are suitable for different types of ceramics, and tunnel kilns are used for large - scale, continuous firing of ceramics such as tiles.

Precautions for using Ceramic Machinery

Operator Training: Operators need to be well - trained in the operation and safety procedures of ceramic machinery. They should understand how to adjust settings, handle raw materials, and respond to emergencies such as overheating in kilns or mechanical malfunctions.
Material Handling: Ceramic raw materials can be dusty, so proper dust - control measures such as ventilation systems and personal protective equipment (PPE) like dust masks should be in place. Also, during the shaping process, the clay should be handled carefully to avoid air pockets and other defects in the final product.
Kiln Safety: When using kilns, it's important to follow safety protocols. Kilns can reach very high temperatures, so proper insulation and safety barriers should be maintained. The area around the kiln should be clear of flammable materials, and operators should be aware of the risk of thermal shock when opening and closing the kiln during the firing process.
Regular Maintenance: Ceramic machinery requires regular maintenance to ensure its proper functioning. This includes cleaning, lubricating moving parts, checking and replacing worn - out components such as belts and seals, and calibrating temperature and pressure sensors.

Things to consider when purchasing Ceramic Machinery

Production Scale: Consider the volume of ceramic products you plan to produce. For a small - scale studio, a small - capacity extruder and an electric kiln might be sufficient. For a large - scale industrial production, you'll need high - capacity crushers, multiple pressing machines, and large tunnel kilns.
Product Range: If you plan to produce a variety of ceramic products such as both tiles and pottery, you'll need more versatile machinery that can handle different shaping and firing requirements. Some machines may be more suitable for a specific type of ceramic or product shape.
Quality and Precision Requirements: For high - end ceramic products that require precise dimensions and finishes, you'll need machinery with advanced control systems and high - precision shaping capabilities. This may involve more expensive equipment with better - quality components.
Energy and Cost - effectiveness: Evaluate the energy consumption of the machinery and its overall cost - effectiveness. Look for machines that offer energy - saving features such as efficient motors and well - insulated kilns. Also, consider the cost of maintenance, spare parts, and the initial purchase price to ensure a good return on investment.

Terms of Ceramic Machinery

Sintering: A process in which the ceramic particles bond together during firing, usually at high temperatures. It is a crucial step in developing the strength and density of the ceramic product.
Vitrification: The formation of a glass - like phase in the ceramic material during firing. This helps to seal the pores and improve the durability and water - resistance of the ceramics.
Die: In an extruder, the die is the part through which the clay is forced to form a specific shape. The design of the die determines the cross - sectional shape of the extruded ceramic product.
Mold: In pressing machines, the mold is used to shape the clay powder into the desired form. The mold's shape and surface finish affect the final shape and quality of the pressed ceramic product.