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IPS Ceramicsâ New Truck (and New Competition)
Posted by Tom Evans on 09-11-2022
We at IPS Ceramics have recently updated our delivery truck which we use to deliver ceramic products throughout the country to a newer, more efficient model. As part of this, weâve also taken the opportunity to update the livery. The design is based on the design made for our conference room wall (the creation of which you can read about here). This design can also be found on our expo stands, business cards, email signatures and more. We think youâll…
Upcoming Expos: Ceramitec & Ceramics UK
Posted by Tom Evans on 13-06-2022
At the end of June, we will be exhibiting at two different expos in two different countries. Here are the details of both shows: Ceramitec A very important trade show for the ceramics industry, Ceramitec brings all the major ceramic companies to Munich for four days of talks and exhibitions. When is it? 21st â 24th June 2022 Where is it? Trade Fair Center Centre Messe MĂźnchen, Munich, Germany (See on Google Maps) Who will be there? Phil Green (Sales…
Five Tips for Assembling Your Kiln Car Structure
Posted by Tom Evans on 30-09-2021
The centrepiece of any kiln firing setup is your kiln car â the strong combination of kiln furniture pieces which securely holds your ware as it gets fired. Depending on the complexity of your setup or the amount of ware you have to fire, assembling your kiln car can feel like a logic puzzle and maintaining it can be hard work. To help, weâve collated our top five tips to ensure your kiln car gets assembled correctly and remains dependable…
Explaining Cordierite Kiln Furniture
Posted by Callum on 28-08-2021
The term âkiln furnitureâ describes a range of products used by many industries to support items during heat treatment processes. If you have a ceramic item that needs firing in a kiln or furnace, you will probably need kiln furniture to ensure it keeps its shape, doesnât break during firing, and donât stick to/damage your kiln. IPS offers an immensely popular range of kiln furniture products made from cordierite. What types of products are in the range, what do they…
A Brief History of Saggars
Posted by Tom Evans on 28-06-2021
Put basically, the saggar is a deep ceramic box used in industrial applications to hold materials or items while theyâre being fired in a kiln or furnace. While they can look relatively simple, the saggar was one of the first items of kiln furniture ever invented and has been through many ups-and-downs during its long existence. Weâre here to pay tribute to the elder of the ceramics world and take a look inside the saggar. The Early Age (Pre-1700s) The…
Cleaning Guide for Kiln Shelves
Posted by Callum on 18-02-2021
IPS Ceramics understands that maintaining your kiln shelves is an extremely important part of glost firing. Neglected shelves (also known as batts and tiles) can result in flakes of wash getting onto your beautifully glazed surfaces or can cause kiln ware to stick to shelves where the glaze has previously dripped. To get the best life from your shelves, it is crucial to stay on top of cleaning tasks and to know how to apply a wash coating to your…
Experts in Technical Ceramics
Established in its present form in 2009, IPS Ceramics evolved from the merger of several leading manufacturers of high-temperature ceramics, all bringing a bank of expertise. Todayâs IPS team collectively boasts 250+ years of experience in ceramic technology, including design, material selection/specification and manufacturing. We can rapidly and expertly evaluate possible technical ceramic solutions for your specific application or a whole host of manufacturing, engineering and laboratory demands.
For more information on our services, please feel free to contact us today.