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Influence of some Process Variables on Shades in Inkjet-Decorated Tiles

A common problem in decorated ceramic tile manufacture is the difficulty of keeping the same shade in tiles from different lots. In the case of inkjet-decorated tiles, the problem is...
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The Roller Printing Machine Reverso

Reverso is a roller printing machine for the backside of the tiles passing on the glazing line. The application of engobes on the backside of tiles avoids contamination caused by...
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Dry Industrial Technology for Reducing Quartz Toxicity

The inclusion of “work involving exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust generated by a work process” in Annex I of Directive 2004/37/EC, which regulates worker exposure to carcinogenic agents, requires...
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Design of Inkjet Ink Formulation for Reducing VOCs and Odours in the Ceramic Tile Manufacturing Process

The VITALIS research project studies and evaluates different raw materials for inkjet inks formulation. The new inks, used for ceramic tile decoration, should be able to enhance manufacturing sustainability, significantly...
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Phyllite as Feldspar Substitute in Porcelain Stoneware Tiles: Effect on Sintering Behaviour and Phase Composition

The objective of this work was to report the preliminary results of substituting feldspar by phyllite in a typical Brazilian porcelain stoneware batch (i.e., sericite instead of K-feldspar as flux)....
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Contribution of Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing for the Diagnostic of Tiled Floors Pathologies

The characterisation without damage of the integrity of structures and/or elements has become a major issue for many industrial sectors. In this context, the French Ceramic Society – Technical Centre...
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Effects of Substituting Feldspar by Brazilian Phyllite in Glazed Porcelain Bodies

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of substituting feldspar by phyllite in glazed porcelain tiles bodies. Therefore, the behaviour during firing of a typical body containing...
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Spanish Ceramic Tiles Market

ASCER, the Spanish Association of Wall and Floor Tile Manufacturers, held an international press conference at CEVISAMA – International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Equipment chaired by the trade...
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News from SMAC for Digital Glazing Lines and Large-Format Tiles Production

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Italian Raw Materials for Ceramic Sanitaryware and Large-Format Tiles Production

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