Ceramics

CONTINUA+ COMPACTION TECHNOLOGY FOR SLABS AND TILES

The leading technology for the manufacture of slabs, large tiles and sub-sizes of variable size and thickness.

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WHY CHOOSE CONTINUA+
MAIN TECHNICAL FEATURES
CERAMIC TRENDS
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WHY CHOOSE CONTINUA+?

Hyper-productive
Speeds as high as 12 linear meters per minute
on all models, with productivity higher than
30,000 m² per day.
Hyper-versatile
Thickness from 3 to 30 millimeters.
Fired widths of up to 200 cm.
Compacted waste <1.5% regardless of the size,
with all scrap able to be recycled back into the process.
Hyper-sustainable
Lowest consumption for this technology,
0.04 kWh/m2 at the compaction stage,
90% reduction in hydraulic oil requirements
compared to a traditional or discontinuous press,
low noise emissions, NO foundations.

Hyper-productive

The world’s leading ceramic slab and tile forming technology, CONTINUA+ delivers unmatched speed and productivity. All PCR models can operate at speeds of up to 12 linear meters per minute, with output rates of over 30,000 m2 per day. Fast, powerful and quiet, CONTINUA+ ensures the highest compaction quality  by employing a process that does not require a traditional press or mold.
All phases, from on-belt powder deposit to forming, cutting and digital decoration are seamlessly integrated with state-of-the-art vision and process control systems.

Hyper-versatile

CONTINUA+ gives manufacturers unrivalled versatility to produce slabs and sub-sizes with smooth or textured surfaces. Waste is minimal (just 1.5% max. compacted scrap regardless of the size, with all scrap able to be recycled back into the process) and size changeovers are fast (from 5 to 30 minutes depending on the product).
CONTINUA+ lets manufacturers vary thickness from 3 to 30 mm, with fired widths of up to 200 cm  and potentially limitless length.
In addition to standard porcelain stoneware bodies, CONTINUA+ can form all types of red and white body used on the tile-making market, spray-dried or not.

Hyper-sustainable

Compared to traditional solutions, Continua+ drastically reduces consumption and emissions. Specific consumption  is the lowest for this technology, just 0.04 kWh per m2 during the compaction stage.
Hydraulic oil requirements have been reduced by more than 90% compared to a traditional or discontinuous press.
What’s more, CONTINUA+ requires no foundations for its installation and has the lowest noise, vibration and dust emissions on the market.
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MAIN TECHNICAL FEATURES

TECHNICAL FEATURES PCR 2120 PCR 2000 PCR 2180 PCR 3000 NEW PCR
Width (fired) - mm 750 - 1200 900 - 1600 1000 - 1800 1000 - 1800 1200 - 2000
Thickness (fired) - mm 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-30 3-30
Maximum productivity (fired) - m²/day 19300 25600 28900 28900 32000
Pre-press applications - n° 1-5 1-5 1-5 2-5 5
Power consumption - kWh/m² <=0,04 <=0,04 <=0,04 <=0,04 <=0,04
PCR: upper belt changeover time - min <30 <30 <30 <30 <30
PCR: oil quantity - l 120 120 200 200 200
TPV: minimum longitudinal dimension (fired) - mm 300 300 300 400 600
TPV: minimum crossways dimension (fired) - mm 300 300 300 400 600

SACMI technology for ceramic trends

ATHENA

ATHENA

EBAN

EBAN

LEGNETTI

LEGNETTI

CIRCUS

CIRCUS

ONICE

ONICE

MARMO ROMANO BEIGE

MARMO ROMANO BEIGE

MARMO ROMANO BIANCO

MARMO ROMANO BIANCO

PECE

PECE

ETNIC

ETNIC

ONICE LAPPATO

ONICE LAPPATO

MARMO

MARMO

SNOOPY WHITE

SNOOPY WHITE

SNOOPY BLACK

SNOOPY BLACK

MICROTERRAZZO CARBONE

MICROTERRAZZO CARBONE

LEVA'

LEVA'

MICROTERRAZZO GRAFITE

MICROTERRAZZO GRAFITE

MICROTERRAZZO GHIACCIO

MICROTERRAZZO GHIACCIO

COMPOSITION CONTINUA+ LINE

APB

APB

POWDER-ON-BELT DEPOSIT SYSTEM

This device deposits a layer of powder on the main belt of the CONTINUA+ line. It can be used to deposit the base powder. However, if installed downstream from another feeder, it can deposit a layer of material different from the one deposited upstream. The APB is fed with plain color powder while the APBM variant also has a device that can mix 4 colors. It can be used to deposit both a full-body layer or a surface layer.

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DMS

DMS

MICRONIZED POWDER, GLAZE AND FLAKE DOSING UNIT

The DMS can apply ceramic materials such as micronized powders, glazes or flakes over the entire slab surface. Positioned upstream from the PCR, it applies a layer of material on the powder base that moves along the conveyor. The machine is designed to produce slabs and tiles decorated with differently colored grains, flakes and micronized powders.

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DDD

DDD

DIGITAL DECORATION SYSTEM

A digital decoration system for controlled surface application of powders on the CONTINUA+ line, this unit lets manufacturers apply different types of ceramic powder without any restrictions on particle size distribution or color. It combines the flexibility typical of digital systems with the freedom to use the materials typically used by the ceramic industry. The DDD lets manufacturers create a broad range of graphic effects, hues and decorations that enhance ceramic surfaces and thus boost the aesthetic quality of the finished products.

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PCR

PCR

ROLLER COMPACTOR PRESS

The PCR is the core machine of the system: it performs continuous compaction of the incoming powder layer, using two motorised belts with converging axes and a set of intermediate drive rollers. The belts are driven by electronic speed control and have adjustable compaction geometry. The compactor body is set up to facilitate the replacement of the upper belt, by opening one side of the machine and some pneumatic cylinders, which lift the belt and move it in the suitable position.

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TPV

TPV

ON-THE-FLY TRANSVERSE CUTTING MACHINE

Located downstream from the CONTINUA+ line compactor, this unit performs on-the-fly transverse slab cutting (i.e. without having to change the feed rate of the compacted unfired slab). It can also cut the slab longitudinally. Thanks to highly versatile configuration of the number of cutting heads, this machine lets producers create a wide range of unfired sub-sizes. Control is fully digital and done via the on-panel recipe.

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RRS

RRS

SCRAP SHREDDER ROLLER UNIT

The RRS machine conveys slabs/tiles exiting the TPV towards the downstream line. It shreds the very small quantities of material trimmed off by the TPV and makes them available for transfer to the various recycling systems.

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MDX

MDX

X-RAY DENSITY MEASURING DEVICE

The MDX is a process control system that performs real-time data measurements on just-formed, unfired slabs and tiles. It lets manufacturers obtain the correct slab/tile density quickly at the start of a batch. As production continues it executes real-time monitoring of thickness and density at various points on the slab/tile, allowing fast detection of any deviations. It does so by continuously measuring (without stopping production or damaging the slab) compacted slab density and thickness with a low-power X-ray system. MDX offers excellent reading accuracy and reading repeatability and has very low X-ray emissions.

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Optima +

VISION SYSTEM WITH CAMERAS FOR QUALITY CONTROL ON THE RAW SLAB.

Solution for automatic monitoring of the physical characteristics of semi-finished products after compaction. Installed both downstream of Continua+ and downstream of the dryer, Optima+ avoids manual checks and reduces the risk of errors and production downtime, maximising process efficiency.

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Our customers' voice

Listen to the stories of who has chosen Continua+

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Italgraniti

Francesco Maturo
CEO, Italgraniti Group

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Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola

Massimiliano Dall'Agata
Vice President, Cooperativa Ceramica d'Imola
 

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Energie Ker

Riccardo Monti
CEO, Energie Ker
 

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motto

Smit Fefar
Director, Motto Group

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CERDOMUS

Paolo Turbati
President, Cerdomus 

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PERONDA GROUP

Marcos Gaya
Managing Director, Peronda Group
 

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Porcelanosa

Silvestre Segarra
CEO, Porcelanosa

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Granicer Ceramica Indiana

Padaliya Pintukumar Shamjibhai
CMD, Granicer Ceramica Indiana

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DEXCO

Rodrigo Pereira Guedin, Industrial Director, DEXCO
Rodrigo Fernandes Correa, Plant Manager, DEXCO
 

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Viglacera

Quach Huu Thuan
Deputy General Director, Viglacera Corporation

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SOMANY CERAMICS

Abhishek Somany
MD & CEO, Somany Ceramics Ltd.

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CERAMICA ARTISTICA TRE

Davide Pifferi
President, Ceramica Artistica Tre

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BEISITE

Yao Xiongwen
Equipment director, Shuncheng Ceramic

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MONALISA

Zhang Qikang
Group Director, Monalisa

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XIANDA

Guangnian Su
Managing Director, Xiangda

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