IPNR - Endura - A Complete Range of Construction Chemicals

Digital inks have transformed the tile manufacturing industry by enabling highly detailed, vibrant designs that traditional methods struggle to achieve. Using advanced technology, these inks allow manufacturers to create durable, colourful patterns with precision and efficiency. What Are Digital Inks in Tile Manufacturing? Digital inks are specially formulated inks designed for direct application on ceramic tiles through digital printing technology. Unlike conventional printing methods, digital ink for tiles offers exceptional colour fidelity, sharpness, and customization. These inks integrate with ceramic stains and glaze stains to ensure colour durability even under high-temperature firing. Step 1: Preparing the Tile Surface Before applying digital ink, the tile surface must be clean and free from dust or grease. The tiles are typically pre-treated to improve ink adhesion and ensure that the design lasts through subsequent processes like glazing and firing. Surface preparation...

In the world of ceramics and advanced materials, specialty chemicals and raw materials are the unsung heroes, enabling innovation and the creation of remarkable products.  Here we will delve into the significance of ceramic stains, antimicrobial compounds, and ceramic filter discs, with a spotlight on IPNR Endura's pivotal role as a leading provider of these crucial components. Ceramic Stains and Oxides: The Art of Coloring Ceramics Ceramic stains are the pigments that breathe life into ceramics, making them vibrant and visually appealing. These stains, when combined with ceramic oxides, result in a broad spectrum of colors and effects. IPNR Endura is at the forefront of providing ceramic stains and oxides, offering manufacturers and artists an extensive palette to craft stunning ceramic creations. Antimicrobial Compounds: Germguard for a Healthier World The need for hygiene and safety has never been more critical. Antimicrobial compounds , like IPNR Endura's Germguard, have b...

Ceramic stains are a mix of ceramic oxides and coloring metal oxides. When the same is melted, quenched, and then grounded, it leads to mesh size. It is coloured with organic dyes to create a fired color or fritted colorants. All this is done to create a consistent and stable colorant. This colourant does not get dissolved in the glaze melt, unlike coloring metal oxides. The colorants are also much safer to be used compared to the raw metal oxides. It allows repeatable and consistent results without any effort. You can also tweak the colour selection to get the desired hue. Though they look expensive, but they are not. A lot of time is spent in the glaze testing to make the consistency of a commercial stain reliable. The role of Ceramic Stains in the Ceramic industry Ceramic stains are the colouring oxides that are suspended in water. It may contain frit or kaolin too. Commercial ceramic powders are used in glazes, clay bodies, slips, and engobes. When the colouring oxides are fr...

Ceramic Stains are metal oxides. They are made of inorganic structures that consist of transition elements. The process called the controlled calcination process is used to create transition elements. It is imperative to introduce the element to high-temperature conditions. Best Ceramic Stains offer features like thermal stability, resistance, and optimum particle size. Due to these features, the pigments demonstrate high color intensity. Since it allows easy dispersion, it is an ideal option for any type of coloration. Ceramic stains and oxides produce consistent and repeatable colors. Though some ceramic color shades are difficult to be made. Many stain companies provide several products to manufacture the desired color by using various kinds of oxide systems. The factors like the base glaze, color shade, temperature conditions, end-use, etc. decide what system needs to be chosen. The shade produced depends on glaze chemistry, overglaze or underglaze use, thickness, opacifier volu...