Ongoing innovation and expansion of the Smaltochimica product portfolio has led to the development of the Digicol range of digital glues. With this new line, Smaltochimica has reaffirmed its leadership position in the field of chemicals for the ceramic industry with a complete range of modern, eco-sustainable and high-performance products.

Digicol range products are digital adhesives for the application of grits, granulates, flakes and powders that guarantee a strong, lasting bond.  They offer numerous advantages compared to traditional products:

• Greater uniformity of the decorated surface;
• Creation of special high-definition graphics (full-field designs, small details, gradient effects, textures, floral and geometric designs);
• Significant reduction in grit consumption;
• The possibility of producing polished and honed materials without applying excessive quantities of water to the ceramic body.

The formulations developed by Smaltochimica can be applied using any kind of digital machine. Thanks to the wide Digicol range, it is possible to choose the most suitable chemical base for specific production requirements, whether organic, eco-inorganic or water-based inorganic.

The Digicol series has been in production for several years and has proved to be totally compatible with different kinds of digital inks and cleaners. A further advantage of this product range is the guarantee of excellent suspension quality, facilitating recirculation, and printhead cleaning.

Recent research has led to the development of eco-inorganic and water-based inorganic glues specifically formulated for lower odorous emissions and reduced content of aldehydic components deriving from combustion.

Smaltochimica has always been attentive to the environmental impact of its products and claims to be the only chemical company in the ceramic sector to be certified to UNI EN ISO 14001:2015.

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In recent years, Smaltochimica has completely renewed its portfolio of chemical additives for the ceramic industry with the aim of optimising production processes that have changed dramatically due to the growth of digital technologies.

The company, which already has ISO 14000 certification, has based its technical and commercial strategy on research into green products following the 2012 launch of its range of Nature eco-friendly additives. In particular, it has focused on solving issues of environmental pollution deriving from kiln emissions during firing. Amongst its most important products in recent years are the Digicol solvent- and water-based digital glues, a segment where Smaltochimica is the market leader. These glues are used by numerous ceramic companies and are popular for their ease of application and for their low environmental impact in terms of odorous and CO2 emissions.

The new lines of green products reflect Smaltochimica’s innovative capacity and the fact that even in a period of major change it has succeeded in maintaining the technical expertise and professionalism acquired over more than 40 years of operation in the Italian ceramic industry and in international markets. This development is also reflected in the recent restyling of the brand, which maintains the historic red flask symbol to emphasise the company’s links with the past while opting for a more modern and contemporary graphic style.

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