ABOUT SANITARYWARE

                                                   *ABOUT SANITARYWARE*

        Sanitaryware is the generic term used to describe items which traditionally were made from pottery. Manufactures select the most appropriate material from a range of available materials to meet the intended usage of each product.

Materials used to manufacture sanitaryware are vitreous china, fireclay, acrylic/ resin, stainless steel, high impact plastic.Vitreous china is the most common material used for the manufactuer of sanitaryware.

Vitreous china is made from a mixture of fired white clays and finely ground minerals.The traditional method used to mould sanitaryware vwas to pour a finely sieved mixture of water, clays and minerals into plaster of paris moulds which form the shape of the appliance being formed. More mordern pressure casting methods are commonly used today where multiple moulds are filled under pressure on a production line.

Fireclay is an older technology traditionally used when very heavy duty ware is required. The clay body is of a sufficient strength that it can be used to manufacture heavier items such as shower trays, sinks, slabs urinals, hospital sanitaryware, medical sink and heavy duty WC's and basins.

Stainless steel is used by some manufacturers to 'shroud' vitreous china providing a mordern minimalist look to their sanitaryware. Some WC seats and also some cisterns are manufactured from high impact plastic. They are made using the latest inject moulding techniques.

The production process of sanitaryware includes milling and slip preparation section, casting section, greenware section, glazing section, kiln section and final inspection & packing section.

Gujranwala is quite known for its quality ceramics products. This industry not only caters the local market demand, but also contributes in exports to international markets. For years the manufacturers of this area have built their un-matched skills in design, aesthetics and quality.

In Gujranwala sanitary fitting was always a famous industry which continuous the demands for Ceramics Sanitary ware. Presently there are more or less 100 units, which are producing ceramics products.

Raw material used in sanitary ware manufacturing is quite cheap. Raw materials are used in huge volumes and this makes their supply-chain an all important factor. Majority of the raw materials are imported and are supplied by the few raw material suppliers based in the local market.

The Sanitary wares available in the local market are produced mainly in the Province of Punjab & Sindh.

Some niches of the market are also served by imports as small quantity of some multinational brands is also available in the local market in India .