Ceramics Industry Pumping Solutions

Rotho peristaltic pumps deliver exceptional performance handling highly abrasive ceramic glazes, slips, and engobes - with proven installations at the world's leading tile manufacturers.

Ceramics Industry Challenges

The ceramics industry presents some of the most demanding pumping challenges in manufacturing. Ceramic slips, glazes, and engobes are highly abrasive materials that rapidly wear out traditional pumps, leading to frequent maintenance, production downtime, and inconsistent product quality.

Extreme Abrasiveness: Ceramic particles cause rapid wear on impellers, seals, and valve components
Viscosity Variations: Products range from thin slips to heavy glazes requiring flexible pump solutions
Temperature Sensitivity: Many ceramic processes operate at elevated temperatures up to 85°C
Precision Dosing: Accurate metering of colorants and additives is critical for consistent product quality
Settling & Separation: Heavy particles can settle and clog traditional pumps during downtime

Why Rotho for Ceramics

Purpose-built features that solve ceramics pumping challenges

Single Wear Part Design

The only component in contact with abrasive ceramic materials is the reinforced hose element. When it wears, simply replace the hose - not expensive impellers, seals, or valve assemblies.

No impeller wear
No seal degradation
Predictable maintenance
Lower total cost of ownership

6-Layer Reinforced Hoses

Our ceramic-grade hoses feature up to six layers of nylon reinforcement, providing exceptional resistance to highly abrasive glazes and slips. Industry-leading hose life reduces replacement frequency.

Multi-layer reinforcement
Extended service life
EPDM or NBR compounds
Temperature resistant to 85°C

Precise Flow Control

Linear flow-speed relationship enables accurate metering of colorants, additives, and glazes. No slip across the entire flow range ensures consistent product quality batch after batch.

Linear flow relationship
No slip at any speed
VFD compatible
Repeatable dosing accuracy

Energy Efficient

CERDOMUS achieved 70% energy savings compared to their previous pumping system. Lower operating costs combined with reduced maintenance delivers exceptional ROI.