When, as a result of increasing energy prices, the costs incurred for the energy-intensive process steps of drying and firing rise, measures for energy saving and the economically efficient use of...
Resource efficiency, recycling, and closing of material cycles – these new challenges will be faced by the clay brick and tile industry in the forthcoming years.
In past months, European...
More and more companies are recognizing the benefits of evaluating the risks of individual hazards within the scope of a risk assessment. With such an assessment, it is possible to verify the...
The paper presents a brief overview of the development of European product and design standards for clay masonry bricks, starting with the Construction Products Directive of 1988 to the introduction...
This contribution describes the material aspect of the mineral phase composition and its effects on the ceramic-technological properties of silicate-ceramic compositions and bodies.
The relevant...
Under the motto “Doing the right things”, the paper discusses the surface finishing of heavy clay products and the quality criteria necessary for this.
Many heavy clay products undergo...
This year’s Würzburg Brick and Tile Training Course will take place from 4 to 6 December. In the well-established manner, the course attendees will be presented with information on the latest...
Lippert is presenting the course of a project from the development of an appropriate drying curve to the design and engineering of a modern, fully automatic dryer for ceramic products.
Special...
Clay roofing tiles, clay pavers, facing bricks and clinkers have to be freeze/thaw resistant to permanently fulfil their intended structural functions. Frost damage is much-feared, because it can have...
Normally, natural gas serves as the source of energy for firing bricks and tiles. Since, however, that energy option is once again becoming more expensive following an intermediate phase of lower...
