Process pain points
Ceramic slips and glazes are abrasive, settle quickly, and demand gentle, uniform transfer to protect particle size distribution. Additives (deflocculants, binders, colorants) require accurate dosing for surface finish and firing behavior.
Kendall equipment that fits ceramic plants
EMP Electric Diaphragm Pumps — proven on glazed slurries. Kendall’s EMP line is explicitly applied to “various glazed slurries of tile, porcelain, brick and chinaware,” combining solids-handling, self-priming up to 7 m, and no shaft seal leakage—ideal for slip tanks, glaze kitchens, and spray booths. CATALOGO-KENDALL-PUMPS
Peristaltic (Hose) Pumps — gentle on the matrix. With a fully enclosed hose path and low shear, Kendall peristaltics move abrasive, filled slurries while minimizing degradation. No internal casing oil is required, simplifying cleanup when switching colors or formulations. PERISTALTIC-PUMP
MW/ML Metering Pumps — dosing that holds the recipe. Double diaphragm protection and zirconia ceramic check balls provide long-term accuracy when feeding deflocculants, biocides, or colorants—keeping rheology and shade consistent across batches. Catalogue-MWML-Series
Automation options
Closed-loop stepper drives and RS-485/Modbus connectivity simplify linking pumps to weigh scales and mixers for cycle-based transfers and CIP routines. 2021-LEAD-FLUID-CATALOGUE