Ceramics

Clay processing by deflocculation and wet grinding is a widely used procedure in the ceramic floor and wall tile industry. Our sodium silicates and metasilicates act as an effective, reliable and low cost deflocculant. They absorb onto the clay surface and causes the clay particles to repel one another. In this way, they reduce the viscosity of slips, making pumping easier, and reduce the energy costs of drying processes.

Principal Benefits

Effective and low cost deflocculant

Our sodium silicates and metasilicates act as an effective deflocculant. They absorb onto the clay surface and causes the clay particles to repel one another. 

Energy saving

A part of the water in the clay slurry can be replaced by our sodium silicate or metasilicate to improve the liquid characteristics which results in an energy saving at the drying stage.

Customized Silicates

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About Silmaco.

Silmaco is a family business with more than 30 years of experience in the production of high-quality and customized silicates. Our flexibility, focus on innovation and quality guarantees your company a carefree service and the most appropriate silicate for your application.

40 people

100 000 T/y of Sodium Silicates

Selling over 5 continents and in 60 countries