Ceramic coatings & inks
Superior ceramic surfaces with Elementis additives
Decoration plays a key role in crafting high-quality ceramic tiles, pottery, and sanitaryware. Ceramic inks serve as the essential carriers for metallic oxide pigments finely tuned to adhere to ceramic surfaces and withstand high-temperature firing.
Thanks to technological advancements, we can now achieve luxurious finishes on ceramics through inkjet technology. However, formulating the ideal ceramic ink for modern industrial production is a highly challenging task.
Our NUOSPERSE®, THIXATROL®, and BENTONE® products lines have been meticulously developed to create long-lasting pigment suspensions within low-viscosity liquid formulations allowing a perfect output through the ink-jet printing systems.
By applying these additives directly during the milling process, you can improve pigment grinding and prevent the agglomeration of nanometric particles. Rheological additives are key in achieving the characteristics required for new inkjet inks. Our organic carriers are designed to enhance pigment dispersion and facilitate easy deposition. Moreover, these carriers are residue-free burning, eliminating any potential interference with colour pigments.