Resources for Ceramics

Ceramics are defined as any metallic and nonmetallic materials produced at high temperatures. Ceramics are often applied to common building materials and housewares, such as ceramic tile flooring, clay pottery and porcelain. However, industries such as automotive, engineering and medicine rely on ceramic suppliers for their work equipment needs.

Being a ceramic manufacturer means having some familiarity with the different categories of ceramics. Traditional ceramics have been around for centuries, and it involves clay materials that can be molded and shaped by using water. The ceramic molds are dried by sunlight, then heated in a kiln. Examples include ceramic tiles, pottery, dishes, cement, abrasives, molds, insulators, brick, fiberglass and glass. Modern ceramics, sometimes called industrial ceramics or technical ceramics, are components produced by scientists and engineers. Chemicals such as aluminum oxide, nitrides and nuclear fuels are used to produce porcelain, semiconductors, prosthetics and kiln equipment. Here are some steps to take when considering ceramics for sale:

1. Know which type of ceramics to design, whether it's industrial, technical or specialty ceramics.

2. Get the right equipment to produce various tools and parts used in traditional ceramics, construction, engineering or technology.

3. Find ceramic distributors to help develop and market the products.

Start off with specialty ceramics

Pick a specialty, then find all of the right ceramic supplies that you need to get started.

Get materials and equipment to produce top-quality ceramics

Consider the target market when designing or building ceramic-related components. The advanced ceramics industry, also known as industrial ceramics, is known for working with glassware, production machinery, engines, heating equipment and water treatment solutions.

Contact a ceramics distributor to market the product

Finding the right ceramics distributor to manufacture your products is the key to meeting company and customer needs.

• When seeking a ceramics distributor, make sure the company has a good track record, displays an extensive product catalog of ceramics online and offers a variety of services and support for your product from design to development.