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  • Technological evolution of ceramic grit binders

    Technological evolution of ceramic grit binders
    2026/06/12
    Ceramic grit binders are often regarded as simple fixing agents, but their role within the production process is far more complex.

    In this episode, we explore how the management of rheology, particle suspension and application behavior directly influences the quality of the final result, and why the selection of a binder cannot be based solely on its adhesive strength.

    We trace the technological evolution of the GRANICER range, examining the characteristics and application logic behind its different product families. From solutions designed for dry applications to formulations developed for wet grit application, and up to the most recent systems engineered to provide greater flexibility, stability and integration with digital technologies, we analyse how each series was created to address specific production requirements.
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    17 分
  • Sanitizing, biocides and preservatives: the role of the PREVENTOL range

    Sanitizing, biocides and preservatives: the role of the PREVENTOL range
    2026/05/15
    This episode addresses the control of bacterial contamination in ceramic processes, a factor that is often invisible yet crucial for the stability of compounds and the quality of the final product. In a production context characterized by the unavoidable presence of organic substances, bacteria can rapidly proliferate, altering rheological properties and causing application defects.
    The episode analyzes the main intervention strategies, distinguishing between sanitizers, biocides, and preservatives, and presents the role of the PREVENTOL range in controlling contamination throughout the entire process.
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    15 分
  • Chemical product labelling: a practical guide

    Chemical product labelling: a practical guide
    2026/04/13
    Chemical product labelling plays a key role in ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across the entire industrial value chain. In this episode, we explore the European regulatory framework, focusing on how CLP, REACH and BPR interact, and how together they balance health protection, environmental safety and market access.

    We take a closer look at different product categories, highlighting their distinctions, areas of application and regulatory implications. We also examine the main technical communication tools — from labels and safety data sheets to the UFI — explaining their practical function and their importance in emergency response.

    A structured overview designed to help navigate obligations, responsibilities and best practices, turning regulatory requirements into a proactive tool for risk prevention and management.
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    28 分
  • Tenacer: Z&S temporary binders

    Tenacer: Z&S temporary binders
    2026/03/16
    This episode explores the technological development of temporary binders for the ceramic industry, starting from the TENACER range developed by Zschimmer & Schwarz. In today’s ceramic manufacturing environment—marked by large-format tiles, ultra-thin slabs, super white bodies with high glass content, and increasing variability in raw materials—maintaining the mechanical strength of the green body has become a key factor for ensuring both process stability and final product quality.
    The podcast introduces the main product lines within the TENACER range, outlining their different technological approaches and formulation strategies, while also highlighting the industrial considerations that guide their application in production environments.

    The episode also addresses several critical aspects of the ceramic process, including how additives interact with other production variables, the issue of black core formation, rheological behavior, and typical dosage ranges. Overall, it emphasizes that the effectiveness of binders is never determined by the additive alone, but rather by the careful balance between formulation choices and process conditions.
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    20 分
  • Water-based digital glues by Z&S: development, technology, and application

    Water-based digital glues by Z&S: development, technology, and application
    2026/02/19
    Zschimmer & Schwarz did not enter the water-based digital adhesives arena overnight; its position today is built on more than a decade of dedicated research, hands-on industrial testing, and continuous product refinement.

    In this podcast episode, we take a closer look at the AQUABOND range of water-based digital adhesives, exploring how the line has evolved, the technical principles behind it, and the development strategy that shaped it.

    Alongside essential background insights into the technological and market landscape, we provide a structured comparison of the different products within the range—highlighting their distinctions, intended functions, and performance profiles, and explaining how each formulation has been engineered for specific production environments.

    Water content, the presence or absence of fusible components, operating temperature, lubrication level, machine runnability, and other critical parameters become practical benchmarks to guide product selection—giving listeners a clear framework to assess and fully leverage the potential of the AQUABOND line in advanced industrial applications.
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    22 分
  • Rheological additives in ceramics: principles, functions and role

    Rheological additives in ceramics: principles, functions and role
    2026/01/19
    The pivotal role of rheological additives in ceramic processes: how deflocculants and binders shape the stability, viscosity, and workability of ceramic suspensions.

    The discussion explores particle interactions, colloidal stability, the electric double layer, and the main electrostatic and steric stabilization mechanisms.

    The goal is to highlight how the right use of additives can optimize production processes and enhance the quality of the final ceramic product.
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    19 分
  • On black cores and degassing: analyzing a defect

    On black cores and degassing: analyzing a defect
    2025/12/04
    This episode provides a quick overview of the “black core” effect—an internal discoloration in porcelain tiles, typically caused by incomplete oxidation of the ceramic body due to trapped organic residues.

    It highlights the production conditions that make the defect more likely to appear and then outlines practical corrective strategies to prevent it.

    All in just ten minutes.
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    9 分
  • Bubbles, surfactants, and defoamers

    Bubbles, surfactants, and defoamers
    2025/11/10
    In ceramic manufacturing, aqueous suspensions play a crucial role in shaping processes and determining the final quality of products.

    However, foam formation can disrupt production, leading to defects and lower efficiency.

    This episode dives into the world of foaming phenomena, exploring how they arise and how they affect the properties of suspensions.

    We discuss surfactants, which can encourage foam formation, and defoamers, which help keep it under control.

    What key insights are needed to effectively manage these challenges?
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    11 分