Finally, after 25 years of revision, the latest edition (July 2016) of DIN 4109 – Sound Insulation in Buildings – Standards Series, is now fully in line with the state of the art in terms of...
Today‘s tunnel kilns handle relatively large volumes of air and exhaust. Low exit losses are achieved at the cost of high cooling-air volumes that have to be drawn out of the tunnel kiln and dried...
Gas microturbines have proven themselves dependable as combined heat and power generators in the brick and tile industry. Thanks to their technological specifics, they optimally cover a diverse range...
Decoupling the kiln/dryer heat cycle by means of an upstream or downstream kiln tunnel is an inexpensive way to optimize the energy efficiency of a clay products plant. This not only improves its...
Quality criteria for clay roofing tiles are becoming increasingly strict, and the subject of energy conservation in the brick and tile industry is becoming ever more important. The best way to satisfy...
Vacuum is a major component in the processing of ceramic bodies. Particularly in mixers and extruders, vacuum technology enables degasification of clay compounds, hence precluding air inclusions at...
Digitalization is causing lots of change in the working world. Under the heading “Industry 4.0“, industrial production is rapidly becoming intensively interlinked with modern information and...
This lecture explains the summer heat protection verification methods prescribed by DIN 4108-2:2013-02. Specifically, this refers to the solar transmittance analysis method and, alternatively, to the...
This presentation traces the evolution of decorating techniques from manual application to series production in the heavy clay sector, with particular emphasis on cladding tiles. Over the years, the...
On 14 August 2017, the new “Red Guard” brick plant was inaugurated in the Belgorod region. It manufactures clay bricks with the help of state-of-the-art technology.The ceremonial inauguration of the...
