RAK Ceramics upgrades its dry grinding department with the Fusion granulation system

RAK Ceramics has commissioned Manfredini & Schianchi to supply a Fusion granulation tower for dry production of single-firing bodies for new tile sizes up to 60x120 cm ready for final dry squaring and rectification operations.

This technology was chosen by the renowned ceramic tile producer based in Ras al-Khaimah (UAE) for its advantages regarding the production process and environmental sustainability. Compared to wet preparation, the use of Fusion technology will enable RAK to make estimated annual water savings of more than 50 million litres.

As for the product quality, Fusion functions as a kind of dry-process spray dryer producing a granulate that ensures improved finished product characteristics in terms of fired and unfired breaking strength for the same drying and firing cycles. Moreover, the uniformity of the body surface facilitates subsequent applications for glossy and textured finishes.