APB

POWDER-ON-BELT DEPOSIT SYSTEM

This device deposits a layer of powder on the main belt of the CONTINUA+ line. It can be used to deposit the base powder. However, if installed downstream from another feeder, it can deposit a layer of material different from the one deposited upstream. The APB is fed with plain color powder while the APBM variant also has a device that can mix 4 colors. It can be used to deposit both a full-body layer or a surface layer.

DMS

MICRONIZED POWDER, GLAZE AND FLAKE DOSING UNIT

The DMS can apply ceramic materials such as micronized powders, glazes or flakes over the entire slab surface. Positioned upstream from the PCR, it applies a layer of material on the powder base that moves along the conveyor. The machine is designed to produce slabs and tiles decorated with differently colored grains, flakes and micronized powders.

DDD

DIGITAL DECORATION SYSTEM

A digital decoration system for controlled surface application of powders on the CONTINUA+ line, this unit lets manufacturers apply different types of ceramic powder without any restrictions on particle size distribution or color. It combines the flexibility typical of digital systems with the freedom to use the materials typically used by the ceramic industry. The DDD lets manufacturers create a broad range of graphic effects, hues and decorations that enhance ceramic surfaces and thus boost the aesthetic quality of the finished products.

PCR

ROLLER COMPACTOR PRESS

The PCR is the core machine of the system: it performs continuous compaction of the incoming powder layer, using two motorised belts with converging axes and a set of intermediate drive rollers. The belts are driven by electronic speed control and have adjustable compaction geometry. The compactor body is set up to facilitate the replacement of the upper belt, by opening one side of the machine and some pneumatic cylinders, which lift the belt and move it in the suitable position.

TPV

ON-THE-FLY TRANSVERSE CUTTING MACHINE

Located downstream from the CONTINUA+ line compactor, this unit performs on-the-fly transverse slab cutting (i.e. without having to change the feed rate of the compacted unfired slab). It can also cut the slab longitudinally. Thanks to highly versatile configuration of the number of cutting heads, this machine lets producers create a wide range of unfired sub-sizes. Control is fully digital and done via the on-panel recipe.

RRS

SCRAP SHREDDER ROLLER UNIT

The RRS machine conveys slabs/tiles exiting the TPV towards the downstream line. It shreds the very small quantities of material trimmed off by the TPV and makes them available for transfer to the various recycling systems.

MDX

X-RAY DENSITY MEASURING DEVICE

The MDX is a process control system that performs real-time data measurements on just-formed, unfired slabs and tiles. It lets manufacturers obtain the correct slab/tile density quickly at the start of a batch. As production continues it executes real-time monitoring of thickness and density at various points on the slab/tile, allowing fast detection of any deviations. It does so by continuously measuring (without stopping production or damaging the slab) compacted slab density and thickness with a low-power X-ray system. MDX offers excellent reading accuracy and reading repeatability and has very low X-ray emissions.

SVV

CERAMIC SLAB THROUGH-BODY VEINING INSPECTION SYSTEM

Integrated on the Continua+ slab manufacturing line, the SVV vein 'vision' system performs a complete inspection of the surface of every single slab to obtain detailed information on the decoration. The SVV system is particularly effective when used in the process that forms slabs with through-body veining. With this type of decoration the system detects the exact position of the veins and sends the information to the digital decoration unit; the latter then self-adjusts to ensure continuity between the veining on the upper surface and that which runs through the body of the slab.

Italgraniti

Francesco Maturo
PDG du groupe Italgraniti

Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola

Massimiliano Dall'Agata
Vice-président  Cooperativa Ceramica d'Imola
 

Energie Ker

Riccardo Monti
CEO Energie Ker
 

motto

Smit Fefar
Directeur

CERDOMUS

Paolo Turbati
Président de Cerdomus

PERONDA GROUP

Marcos Gaya
Managing Director, Peronda Group
 

Porcelanosa

Silvestre Segarra
CEO of Porcelanosa

Granicer Ceramica Indiana

Padaliya Pintukumar Shamjibhai
CMD of Granicer Ceramica Indiana

DEXCO

Rodrigo Pereira Guedin, Industrial Director, DEXCO
Rodrigo Fernandes Correa, Plant Manager, DEXCO

Viglacera

Quach Huu Thuan
Deputy General Director of Viglacera Corporation

SOMANY CERAMICS

Abhishek Somany
MD & CEO Somany Ceramics Ltd.

CERAMICA ARTISTICA TRE

Davide Pifferi
President of Ceramica Artistica Tre