Machines / Devices
In the field of agriculture, machines and equipment are one of the most important components. But not every machine and its function in ceramics is easy to understand. In the ceramic encyclopedia we explain the individual technical devices to you in detail. With the right accessories, the Töpfer fun can be made even easier.
Töpferscheibe
The first Töpferscheiben made of stone already existed in the 4th millennium B.C. As a result, symmetrical vessels could be produced more quickly than by elaborate assembly techniques. They were further developed from hand über foot-operated Töpferscheiben to today's electric ones. Today's electric discs are infinitely adjustable and available in different speeds.
Pot roller
In order to rotate the grinders for wet or dry grinding of glazes or engobes, they are applied to pot rollers. An electric motor drives the mechanism.
Drum mill
Small drums are made of porcelain. They contain porcelain balls. The material to be ground is ground by rotation on a pot roller. The mill is filled to one third each with balls, ground material and water.
Plate roller
A plate roller is used to roll out plastic ceramic mass. A precise adjustment of the plate thickness is possible. The clay mass is rolled out on a sheet in order to remove the slabs from the base without any problems.
Glaze spray booth
A spray booth is used in the ceramic workshop for spraying glazes, engobes or metal oxides on ceramic shards with the help of a compressed air operated spray gun. The cabin is open to the front and is equipped with a suction system to remove the resulting glaze mist.
Glaze spray gun
The spray gun is used for the fine and regular application of glazes to ceramics. It is operated with compressed air.
Ränderscheibe
Ränderscheiben are used to paint on symmetrical vessels with the Ränderpinsel. In addition, objects can also be mounted on a Ränderscheibe. Turning on the disc allows an even and observing building. Ränderscheiben is available as table models in various heights, as well as a standing disc adjustable in height.
Sound separator
Clay and glaze residues must not get into the sewage system. In a clay separator, which is placed under the sink, the material residues are deposited on the floor as clear sludge.
Handle press
Handle presses are mounted on the wall and used with various profiles or templates. They can be used to draw strands from plastic clay, e.g. handle strands, decorative elements or hollow cylinders.
Electrically powered kiln
Electroöfen are easier to handle than gasöfen. They don't need a fireplace. The desired heating curve is precisely set with a control unit. Heating coils in the stove walls are usually located in grooves and can be replaced if necessary. Ceramic electric furnaces are available in many versions: Top loaders, front loaders, bogies etc.
Gas fired kiln
Gasöfen are cheaper to operate than electricöfen, but more expensive to purchase. The big advantage of a gas furnace is that you have the possibility to change the burning atmosphere inside the furnace. It can be oxidizing, i.e. oxygen-rich, or reducing, i.e. low oxygen burning. This furnace atmosphere has an effect on the glaze and thus on the colour play of the body surface.
Scale
Füfor the development of glazes and the production of glazes or engobes, a balance with a large weighing range is required.
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