Comprehensive guide to ceramic glaze binder.
Glaze binder is a specialized chemical additive used to improve glaze-to-body adhesion and increase the strength of the raw glaze layer. In tile and ceramic production, glaze is applied as a thin layer on the body. Without proper binder, the glaze may separate from the body, crack, or develop surface defects. Kimia Ceram Zarin's glaze binders, with their proprietary formulations, resolve these issues and ensure final product quality. These binders are suitable for matte, glossy, and semi-glossy glazes and have no effect on the final glaze color.
Kimia Ceram Zarin's glaze binders offer numerous technical advantages: improved glaze-to-body adhesion preventing glaze separation during handling and firing, enhanced glaze thickness uniformity leading to better visual quality, reduced surface defects such as pinholing and cratering, improved glaze rheological properties for easier application, and increased raw glaze resistance to scratching and mechanical damage. These products also improve printability on glaze and are compatible with digital printing systems.
Glaze binder is used across multiple industries: tile and ceramic industry (floor, wall, porcelain glazes), sanitary ware industry (toilet, washbasin glazes), tableware industry (dinnerware glazes), engobe (intermediate layer between body and glaze), and decorative and artistic glazes. Each application requires a specific binder grade, and Kimia Ceram Zarin's technical team recommends the optimal grade based on production conditions and glaze type.
How does glaze binder differ from body binder?
Glaze binder is designed to improve adhesion and surface properties of glaze, while body binder (like Kimibond) is used to increase green body strength. Their formulations and dosages also differ.
Does glaze binder affect the final glaze color?
No. Kimia Ceram Zarin's glaze binders are formulated to have no effect on the final glaze color.