Ceramic Spraying and Glazing Solutions
Precision spray technology for demanding ceramic applications
Ceramic production places unique demands on spray equipment. Glazes, engobes, slips and other ceramic materials can be highly abrasive, contain solid particles and create considerable wear in conventional painting equipment.
Crescocito develops and manufactures spray equipment and fluid handling solutions specifically suited for demanding ceramic applications. By combining robust equipment with precise material control and application knowledge, we help ceramic manufacturers achieve consistent coating results, reliable production and longer equipment life.
Our solutions can be integrated into manual, automatic and robotic production systems and adapted to different materials, component geometries and production requirements.
Applications in the ceramic industry
Spray application is used throughout the ceramic industry to create both functional and decorative surfaces.
Crescocito equipment can be used for applications such as:
- Ceramic glazing
- Engobe application
- Slip and slurry spraying
- Decorative ceramic coatings
- Sanitary ceramics
- Tableware
- Tiles and architectural ceramics
- Technical ceramics
- Ceramic components
- Automated and robotic glazing
- Reciprocator-based spray systems
Each application has different requirements regarding material flow, atomization, spray pattern, film thickness and production speed. The application system therefore needs to be configured according to both the ceramic material and the product being coated.
Precise material pressure and flow control
Stable material delivery is especially important when working with ceramic suspensions.
Changes in pressure or flow can affect coating thickness and spray characteristics, potentially creating visible differences between products.
Crescocito pressure regulation and fluid handling solutions can be used to create controlled conditions close to the spray gun.
Accurate material control helps ensure that each spray gun receives a predictable and stable material supply.
This becomes particularly important in automated systems using several spray guns simultaneously.
Multiple spray guns for complex ceramic products
Some ceramic products have complex geometries that are difficult to coat evenly using a single spray direction.
Several spray guns may therefore be used to reach different surfaces, angles and recesses.
Crescocito offers mounting solutions and adapters that make it possible to configure multiple automatic spray guns in compact installations.
The spray guns can be positioned and adjusted according to the geometry of the product, allowing the application system to provide more uniform coverage.
This can be particularly useful for applications such as sanitary ceramics and other three-dimensional ceramic products.
CLA 80 CERAMIC
The CLA 80 CERAMIC is specifically developed for applications involving abrasive ceramic materials.
It combines the controlled atomization and spray performance of the CLA platform with components selected for demanding ceramic applications.
Typical applications include:
Ceramic glazing
Engobe application
Sanitary ceramics
Tableware
Technical ceramics
Automated ceramic coating
The CLA 80 CERAMIC is particularly suitable where conventional spray gun components experience excessive wear from abrasive materials.
CLA 80
The CLA 80 automatic low-pressure spray gun can be used in ceramic applications where material characteristics allow conventional low-pressure atomization.
Its compact design makes it suitable for automated installations, robots and reciprocators where precise spray control and repeatability are required.
CLA 20 RPC
The CLA 20 RPC provides additional possibilities for applications requiring controlled spray patterns and compact installation.
Depending on the ceramic material and required spray characteristics, it can form part of an automated application solution.
CHA 250
For applications requiring higher material output or where the characteristics of the ceramic coating are better suited to airless technology, the CHA 250 can provide an efficient alternative.
Airless application uses material pressure for atomization and can be suitable for higher-viscosity materials and applications requiring greater material flow.
CAA 210
The CAA 210 Air Assist spray gun combines hydraulic atomization with additional air control.
This technology can provide an effective balance between material transfer and spray control for selected ceramic coating applications.
The appropriate technology depends on the viscosity, particle characteristics, required finish and production conditions.
Paint pressure regulators
Stable material pressure is essential for repeatable ceramic spraying.
Crescocito paint and material pressure regulators can help maintain controlled pressure close to the application equipment, improving consistency between production cycles.
Filters and fluid handling equipment
Correct filtration and material handling are important parts of a reliable ceramic application system.
Equipment must always be selected according to the characteristics and particle size of the ceramic material to avoid unwanted restriction or separation.
Mounting plates and multi-gun adapters
Crescocito mounting plates and single, dual and triple gun adapters provide flexible options when several spray guns need to be positioned around a ceramic product.
This can simplify installation and make it easier to create application systems for complex product geometries.
Choosing the right spray technology
There is no single spray technology that is optimal for every ceramic application.
The best solution depends on factors such as:
- Material viscosity
- Abrasiveness
- Particle size
- Required material flow
- Product geometry
- Desired coating thickness
- Surface quality requirements
- Production speed
- Level of automation
Low Pressure, Airless and Air Assist technologies each have different characteristics.
Crescocito can help evaluate the application and identify the most suitable combination of spray gun, material pressure, atomization and fluid handling equipment.
Engineering + Manufacturing + Application Knowledge
Crescocito is more than a spray gun manufacturer.
We combine engineering, manufacturing and application knowledge to solve demanding industrial spraying challenges.
For ceramic manufacturers, this means looking at the complete process:
Material supply → Pressure control → Spray equipment → Atomization → Application → Finished ceramic product
Our engineers can help evaluate questions such as:
- Which spray technology is suitable for the ceramic material?
- How can wear caused by abrasive materials be reduced?
- How can glaze consumption be reduced?
- How can coating thickness become more consistent?
- How should spray guns be positioned around complex products?
- Can the application be automated or robotized?
- How can overspray be reduced?
- How can maintenance intervals be extended?
By understanding both the equipment and the application, we can help customers optimize the complete ceramic spraying process.
Test your ceramic application
Ceramic materials can behave very differently during spray application.
Testing is therefore particularly valuable when selecting equipment or optimizing an existing process.
Different spray guns, nozzle configurations, material pressures, atomization settings and spray distances can be evaluated to identify the most effective solution.
The objective is to find the best balance between:
Surface quality – Material consumption – Equipment life – Process stability – Production efficiency
Swedish engineering for ceramic spraying
Crescocito develops and manufactures industrial spray equipment in Sweden for customers and system integrators around the world.
Our experience in automatic spray technology, fluid handling and demanding abrasive applications enables us to provide solutions for modern ceramic production environments.
Whether the objective is to improve glaze quality, reduce material consumption, automate the spraying process or increase the service life of application equipment, Crescocito can help develop the right solution.
Improve your ceramic spraying process
Are you experiencing excessive spray gun wear, inconsistent glaze application, high material consumption or difficulties automating your ceramic coating process?
Crescocito can help evaluate the application, coating material and existing equipment to identify opportunities for improvement.