Enhances Plasticity and Formability of Ceramic Bodies
Korvanto Ball Clay
Korvanto Ball Clay
Premium Ball Clay for Ceramics Sanitaryware Tiles & Refractory Applications
Export Ready
Overview
Product Overview
KORVANTO BALL CLAY™ is a high-quality fine-grained clay renowned for its exceptional plasticity strong binding characteristics and excellent workability. Composed primarily of kaolinite along with naturally occurring quartz and mica it serves as a critical raw material in ceramic sanitaryware porcelain tile refractory and technical ceramic applications.
Carefully selected and processed to ensure consistency KORVANTO BALL CLAY™ enhances shaping molding casting and extrusion performance while providing excellent green strength and reliable firing characteristics. Its superior plasticity allows manufacturers to produce complex shapes thin-walled products and high-quality ceramic bodies with improved durability and surface finish.
Designed for modern ceramic manufacturing it offers consistent performance across a wide range of industrial applications.
Performance
Key Benefits
Improves Green and Dry Strength
Reduces Cracking During Drying and Handling
Supports Complex Shapes and Fine Details
Improves Surface Smoothness and Finish
Provides Consistent Casting Performance
Enhances Fired Strength and Product Quality
Suitable for High-Volume Manufacturing Processes
Improves Production Efficiency and Yield
Delivers Consistent Batch-to-Batch Performance
Technical Data
Representative Technical Specifications
Chemical Specifications (Ceramic Industry Grade)
| Parameter | Representative Value |
|---|---|
| Fe₂O₃ | 1.5% max. |
| TiO₂ | 1.5% max. |
| Fe₂O₃ + TiO₂ (by weight) | 2.75% max. |
| Al₂O₃ | 25% min. |
| L.O.I. | 10.5% min. |
Representative values shown above. Full Technical Data Sheet (TDS) Certificate of Analysis (COA) and additional documentation are available upon request.
Physical Specifications (Ceramic Industry Grade)
| Parameter | Representative Value |
|---|---|
| Fired Color | Light gray or light cream |
| Purity | Free from any foreign matter |
| Plasticity | Lightly plastic when wet |
Representative values shown above. Full Technical Data Sheet (TDS) Certificate of Analysis (COA) and additional documentation are available upon request.
Industry Use
Applications
Bespoke Supply
Custom Grade
Custom Manufacturing Options
Korvanto supplies ball clay according to customer requirements including:
Discuss Custom Specs →Particle Size Distribution
Custom Specifications & Grades
Application-Specific Formulations
Quality & Purity Requirements
Custom Packaging
Export Documentation Support
Supply Formats
Available Forms
Processed and supplied in multiple industrial forms to match ceramic sanitaryware and refractory manufacturing requirements.
Product Support
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KORVANTO BALL
Korvanto BALL is a high-quality ball clay processed for ceramic and industrial applications. It is valued for its excellent plasticity green strength fine particle size and workability making it an essential raw material for ceramic body formulations and specialty industrial products.
What industries use KORVANTO BALL
Korvanto BALL is supplied for a wide range of ceramic sanitaryware porcelain refractory and specialty industrial manufacturing applications. Individual applications are listed in the Applications section of this page.
What makes ball clay different from kaolin
Although both are ceramic clays they serve different purposes.
Ball clay offers high plasticity strong binding properties and excellent green strength.
Kaolin provides higher whiteness lower plasticity and improved fired properties.
Many ceramic formulations use both materials together to achieve the desired balance of workability and finished product performance.
Is KORVANTO BALL suitable for ceramic body formulations
Yes. Korvanto BALL is widely used in ceramic body formulations where consistent plasticity molding characteristics and processing performance are required.
Can Korvanto supply customized ball clay grades
Yes. Korvanto can supply ball clay with customized specifications including particle size distribution plasticity moisture brightness and other technical parameters to suit specific manufacturing processes and product requirements.
What packaging options are available
Korvanto BALL is available in:
25 kg Bags
50 kg Bags
Jumbo Bags (FIBC)
Palletized Shipments
Bulk Container Loads
Customized export packaging is also available upon request.
What quality documents are available
Depending on customer requirements Korvanto can provide:
Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) where applicable
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin (where applicable)
Other export documentation as required
Does Korvanto export ball clay internationally
Yes. Korvanto supplies export-ready ball clay with quality verification secure packaging and complete export documentation for customers worldwide.
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Request TDS / Request Quote
Share your grade requirements destination country and documentation needs. Our export team will provide a Technical Data Sheet certificate support and a tailored quotation for Korvanto Ball Clay.