The standard outlines detailed procedures for producing burnt clay Mangalore pattern roofing tiles using machine-pressed interlocking methods. It addresses raw material selection, clay processing, molding, firing cycles, kiln management, and quality assurance to achieve robust and reliable roofing tiles commonly used in India.
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The standard outlines detailed procedures for producing burnt clay Mangalore pattern roofing tiles using machine-pressed interlocking methods. It addresses raw material selection, clay processing, molding, firing cycles, kiln management, and quality assurance to achieve robust and reliable roofing tiles commonly used in India.
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Recommended clay properties for manufacturing Mangalore pattern roofing tiles include: absence of gravel, coarse sand, lime, kankar, roots, and organic matter; fine-grained and well-graded texture for optimal plasticity and workability; sufficient plasticity to enable molding without cracking; low lime content to prevent efflorescence and promote durability; and appropriate moisture content to facilitate molding and compaction. These criteria ensure the creation of strong, resilient, and weather-resistant burnt clay roofing tiles.
Firing temperature should be maintained between 800°C and 900°C, depending on the clay's quality, with frequent monitoring using high-temperature measuring instruments. The firing cycle consists of five stages: smoking, pre-heating, firing, soaking, and cooling. This temperature profile follows a parabolic trend, requiring experienced burner control. Tiles typically remain inside the kiln for approximately 74 hours to allow gradual cooling, preventing thermal shock and ensuring optimal tile integrity.
The standard permits the use of firewood, coal, and furnace oil as fuels for tile firing. These fuels should comply with the kiln's design specifications. Proper adjustment of fuel feeding and air draft based on temperature monitoring is essential for efficient combustion and consistent tile quality.
Key steps include tempering the clay by adding controlled water and storing it in approximately 20 cm thick layers for at least 36 hours to ensure uniformity while avoiding excess moisture. Cast iron molds sized to compensate for clay shrinkage are used, featuring polished, smooth surfaces and uniform gaps for consistent tile thickness. During molding, a clay slab is placed on the bottom mold smeared with a mixture of kerosene and vegetable oil for easy tile release, followed by careful closing of the top mold to prevent section variation affecting strength. After pressing, tiles are gently transferred onto wooden pallets to avoid damage. Excess clay (spew) is trimmed with a sharp knife and recycled back into the pugmill.
Post-firing, tiles should be unloaded carefully from the kiln to minimize mechanical shocks and breakage. They must be transported gently to the sorting area to avoid impacts and vibrations. Sorting should promptly differentiate fully fired, sound tiles from partially fired or defective ones through visual inspection, especially assessing color uniformity which reflects firing quality. Maintaining controlled drying and firing processes before unloading helps prevent warping and cracking. Rapid drying or indiscriminate artificial heating should be avoided as they can induce internal stresses leading to tile damage.
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