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Brick & Structural Clay

SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Monitoring Heat Work

It is necessary to measure the uniformity and consistency of heat-work delivered during the firing process for meaningful quality control/assurance.

by J. Gary Childress
Tom McInnerney


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Sustainability Certification

The BIA has co-developed an empirical policy that enables manufacturers to certify brick as an environmentally preferable product.


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: 175 Years and Counting

Though its founding predates the Civil War, Stedman’s modern business philosophy and dedication to customer service keep the company focused on the future.

by Susan Sutton


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Firing in a Crisis Economy

For the most efficient results, a kiln’s heat input should be compared with the heat absorption capability of the brick setting in all of the kiln’s functional zones.

by Valeriy Titov


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Lean and Green

A new brick design and environmental awards showcase Acme Brick's commitment to sustainable manufacturing.


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Ready for a Rebound

How can brick manufacturers ensure that they’re prepared to move forward when the economy recovers?

by Susan Sutton


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Control Your Process

Palmetto Brick recently implemented statistical process control (SPC) software across its manufacturing network.


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Pushing for Green

Industry can help make the case that clay brick is the most sustainable green building material available.

by Charles B. Clark Jr.


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Servicing the Brick Belt

A new batching line is providing flexibility and reliability to help Prince Minerals produce high-quality pigment blends for its customers in the Brick Belt.


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Testing Alternative Fuels in Brick Manufacturing

As the interest in alternative fuels continues to rise,  calorimetery will become increasingly necessary for  kiln operations to test for quality and emissions.

by Mason Marsh


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Building Green

The Brick Industry Association has taken several major steps in promoting clay brick for green building design and sustainability.


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Reliable Dust Collection

As we learn more about the effects of dust and pollutants on our environment, it is apparent that removing dust is vital to our health and the quality of the products we produce.

by Chris McCutchen


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Baby Steps

Consumption of clay brick is forecast to increase 1.8% annually to 10.8 billion units valued at $2.6 billion in 2012.


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Fine-Tuned Firing

The fine-tuning of kiln firing cycles can improve productivity while decreasing overall costs.

by Valeriy Titov


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: A Handmade Tradition

Every clay building has its own appeal, but handmade brick offer a traditional look from the start.


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: The Evolution of the Low-Set Brick Plant

by Jim Bushman


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Product Profile: Molded Brick-Making Machines

Kercher Industries, Inc. recently undertook a major redesign of its Lancaster AutoBrik Machine line.


SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Automated Strapping Solutions

Automation has allowed brick producers to meet greater market demands while paving the way for a more comprehensive product line.

by David Duke


BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Brick by Brick

A new report from the BIA offers details on brick shipment data and analysis, as well as brick's value to the industry, wall share analysis, and expanded data on competing materials.

by Stephen Sears


BRICK & CLAY RECORD: A Glass Act

A recent study shows that using recycled granular glass as a grog in brick manufacturing can dramatically reduce energy consumption.

by Robert Kirby


BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Brick News

We've got details on some of the brick industry's latest developments.


BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Controlling Quality with light

Infrared absorption spectroscopy can help brick manufacturers improve product quality by accurately and efficiently analyzing moisture content.




BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Innovation Matters

Superior Clay Corp. has found a successful new niche by reinventing its product line and manufacturing process

by Ralph Ruark


BCR - Boral Bricks Revamps Plant 3

In the late '90s, Boral decided to modify its Augusta, Ga., plant to handle architectural brick production while doubling the plant’s capacity to about 90 million brick per year.

by Christine Grahl


BCR - A Wet Solution to Emissions Control

High performance and low operating costs could make wet scrubbers a brick manufacturer’s best option for meeting the new MACT standards.




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