Ceramics & Sanitary
Industrial mineral solutions — PT Wira Energi Utama, North Sulawesi
Ceramics & Sanitary Overview
Limestone and calcium carbonate are used in ceramic bodies and glazes to enhance mechanical strength and surface aesthetics.
Products Used
Bahan baku badan keramik dan campuran glasir
Role of Limestone / CaCO3 in Ceramics & Sanitary
In glazes, calcium acts as a flux assisting silica melting at high temperatures and reducing thermal expansion coefficients.
Technical Requirements
| Parameter | Value / Standard |
|---|---|
| Fe2O3 | < 0.08% |
| CaO | > 54% |
| MgO | < 0.5% |
| Firing Color | Super White |
Process Integration
- 1
Body Preparation
CaCO3 dicampur dengan clay, feldspar, dan silika.
- 2
Pressing/Casting
Pembentukan keramik atau produk saniter (toilet/wastafel).
- 3
Glazing
Pelapisan permukaan dengan campuran yang mengandung kalsium halus.
- 4
Firing
Pembakaran dalam kiln pada suhu 1.100–1.280°C.
Industry Pain Points
Bintik hitam pada keramik akibat kontaminasi besi (iron specks) dalam kalsium
Keretakan (crazing) pada glasir jika koefisien ekspansi kalsium tidak presisi
Optimize Your Ceramics & Sanitary Supply Chain
Consult your specific industrial technical and logistics requirements with PT WEU experts for maximum operational efficiency.
PT WEU Value Proposition
Our limestone yields a clean white firing color without brownish spots, ideal for tableware and premium sanitaryware.
Production Capability
- Crusher Capacity
- 250 TPH
- Monthly Output
- 150,000 MT
- Operations
- 24/7
- IUP OP Area
- 97.05 Ha
Use Case Simulation
Pabrik ubin keramik di Karawang mengurangi tingkat reject sebesar 5% setelah mengganti supplier kalsium ke PT WEU.
FAQ
Bagaimana kehalusan kalsium untuk glasir?
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150K MT
/month capacity
250 TPH
Crusher Plant
Export
Ready Port Bitung