9 April 2018
Floor coverings and wall claddings in Dekton, Lapitec, Neolith, Laminam and other such materials offer stonemasons a lot of benefits as a complement to their natural stone product ranges. The large-format raw slabs made from porcelain stoneware allow for custom solutions with a seamless look. Special tools and other aids are necessary so that nothing goes wrong when handling the costly raw slabs and workpieces.
With slab thicknesses starting at 3 mm and edge lengths up to more than 3 metres, the latest generation techno ceramics are sophisticated materials. Stonemasons are therefore looking for safe and cost-effective solutions for processing, transporting and installing it. In many cases, cutting to size and edge finishing are done on machines that the stonemason also uses for natural stone. However, the new materials impose very particular requirements. The differences start with storage, as XL ceramic is usually delivered and stored flat. Special vacuum lifting equipment is necessary to be able to pick up the stacked slabs.
Although ceramic slabs are very strong once installed, they are susceptible to the kinds of spot stresses and thermal loads during processing caused for example by the high-speed angle grinders often used in natural stone processing. For cutting to size and drilling therefore, machines with infinitely variable speed control are recommended.
Composite materials also need special consideration when it comes to construction chemicals. For bonding porcelain stoneware and XL ceramics some exhibotors at Stone+tec developed special bonding systems. Alongside ease of processing, UV resistance is also a key factor which will of course also be exhibited at the fair.
https://www.stone-tec.com/en
New Trend at Stone+tec 2018: XL ceramic slabs
At Stone+tec 2018 from 13 to 16 June in Nuremberg, exhibitors will showcase innovative solutions for artisanal and industrial processors. Ceramic materials are becoming increasingly popular, especially for bathroom design.
 Photo: NürnbergMesseOne of the topics covered at Stone+tec 2018 is the use of XL ceramic and engineered stone |
With slab thicknesses starting at 3 mm and edge lengths up to more than 3 metres, the latest generation techno ceramics are sophisticated materials. Stonemasons are therefore looking for safe and cost-effective solutions for processing, transporting and installing it. In many cases, cutting to size and edge finishing are done on machines that the stonemason also uses for natural stone. However, the new materials impose very particular requirements. The differences start with storage, as XL ceramic is usually delivered and stored flat. Special vacuum lifting equipment is necessary to be able to pick up the stacked slabs.
Although ceramic slabs are very strong once installed, they are susceptible to the kinds of spot stresses and thermal loads during processing caused for example by the high-speed angle grinders often used in natural stone processing. For cutting to size and drilling therefore, machines with infinitely variable speed control are recommended.
Composite materials also need special consideration when it comes to construction chemicals. For bonding porcelain stoneware and XL ceramics some exhibotors at Stone+tec developed special bonding systems. Alongside ease of processing, UV resistance is also a key factor which will of course also be exhibited at the fair.
https://www.stone-tec.com/en
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