Agitators for Ceramic Glazes & Slips
High Density Mixing: Handling "Liquid Sandpaper"
The ceramic industry presents a unique challenge: fluids with extremely high specific gravity (Density > 1.8 kg/l) and highly abrasive components (Silica, Zirconium, Frits).
Standard mixers burn out or wear down in months. G&G Ceramic Agitators are built with oversized gearboxes and abrasion-resistant impellers to keep heavy solids in suspension 24/7.
🎨 Glaze Preparation & Storage
Glazes are expensive and thixotropic. They must be kept in constant motion to prevent "hard settling" without introducing air bubbles.
- Solution: Low-speed agitators with high-efficiency axial turbines that pump the heavy fluid from the bottom up gently.
🧱 Clay Slip (Barbotina)
Handling massive storage tanks of clay slip requires huge torque.
- Reliability: If the mixer stops, the clay settles and solidifies. We use Service Factors > 2.0 to guarantee continuous operation even with viscosity spikes.
💎 Frits & Pigments
Dispersion of high-value colorants and suspension of ground glass (frits).
- Abrasion: These particles are incredibly hard. Standard steel blades disappear quickly.
🛡️ Extending Impeller Life
In ceramic applications, abrasion is the enemy. To prevent frequent impeller replacement, we offer specialized coating solutions:
- Hard Facing: Tungsten Carbide or Stellite welding on the leading edges of the blades.
- Polyurethane / Rubber Lining: Excellent resistance for clay slips and sand slurries.
- Stainless Steel Casting: Thick-walled cast blades that last 3x longer than fabricated sheets.
Common Applications
🚽 Sanitaryware
Casting slip preparation tanks requiring absolute homogeneity for molds.
🏠 Tile Manufacturing
Feeding tanks for glazing lines (Campanas/Discos) and inkjet ink preparation.
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