Additive A

Additive A® is a range of solutions from Borregaard used as clay conditioners and anti-scumming agents and can be tailor-made to suit both needs simultaneously. 

The Additive A-range has been developed to optimise production efficiency, increase quality, enhance mechanical strength and help to eliminate sulphate scumming.

Benefits:

  • Increased clay workability, reduction in making moisture and up to 10% increased extrusion rates
  • Reduced drying times and in-process losses
  • Reduced energy consumption during extrusion
  • Better lubrication of clays extending the life of extruder parts and allowing easier forming and demoulding
  • Improvement in both green and dry strength allowing for easier manual and mechanical handling and a tighter and more energy-efficient kiln car set for improved and more economical firing
  • Our reliable, robust, non-hazardous and cost-effective anti-scumming additives are proven at eliminating sulphate scum in fired clay products

Additive A is predominantly available for customers in the UK and USA. Please contact us to see if this product is available in your country or to discuss alternatives we may have available for you.

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PERFORMANCE DATA

Customer stories: Clay conditioners to optimise production

Manufacturers have increased production by as much as 10% or reduced the associated extrusion energy costs whilst still matching output.
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Case study: Borregaard clay conditioners mitigate cracks in roof tile production

The case study shows reduced power consumption at the extruder, shrinkage while drying was much smoother and more linear and cracks decreased from >7% to almost nil.
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