Porcelain Tableware Production Line and Factory Setup

A porcelain tableware production line is a complete industrial system designed to transform clay, kaolin, feldspar and silica into finished porcelain tableware under controlled process conditions. The line produces plates, cups, bowls and related items ready for packaging and distribution.

From an industrial perspective, porcelain manufacturing is important because it combines slip preparation, isostatic pressing or casting, drying, glazing, firing in a tunnel kiln (1200–1400 °C) and optional decoration. The process relies on a defined sequence of unit operations that must be correctly engineered, sized and integrated.

Primary raw materials typically include clay, kaolin, feldspar, silica, glaze and pigments. The core machinery set consists of ball mills, isostatic presses (500–1000 pieces/h), tunnel kilns, glazing systems and decorating equipment.

The Industrial Department supports investors who want to establish a new porcelain plant as well as existing plant owners who need repair, overhaul, capacity expansion or automation of their current lines. Projects can start from an empty site or from an operating facility that requires technical upgrading.

Whether the goal is a green-field turnkey plant in Iraq, Kurdistan Region, Afghanistan or other regional markets, or the modernization of an existing line in Iran, engineering, machinery supply or manufacturing, installation, commissioning and ongoing technical support can be provided under defined contractual scopes.

Production Line Overview

The porcelain tableware production line is engineered as an integrated process system covering slip preparation, forming (pressing or casting), drying, glazing, firing and packaging. Design capacity is determined during the engineering phase and can typically range from pilot or semi-industrial scales up to higher industrial throughputs, depending on final product mix and market requirements.

Product types include plates, cups, bowls and related tableware. The overall process flow follows a defined sequence: slip preparation, isostatic pressing or slip casting, drying, glazing, tunnel kiln firing (1200–1400 °C), optional decoration and packaging.

Main machinery groups include ball mills, isostatic presses, tunnel kilns, glazing systems and decorating equipment. Supporting infrastructure covers electrical power (150–400 kW), process gas (500–1500 m³/h) and water (20–50 m³/day).

Manpower requirements depend on the degree of automation (typically 15–30 persons per shift). Quality control covers dimensional accuracy, strength, glaze quality and packaging integrity. Finished products are stored under ambient conditions before distribution.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Description
Product	Porcelain tableware (plates, cups, bowls – depending on mould and process configuration)
Production Capacity	Depending on project capacity and selected equipment sizing (to be determined during engineering phase)
Required Area	1000–3000 m² (subject to final layout and capacity)
Electrical Power	380 V three-phase, 150–400 kW
Gas Consumption	500–1500 m³/h
Water Consumption	20–50 m³/day
Manpower	15–30 persons per shift
Main Machines	Ball mill, isostatic press (500–1000 pieces/h), tunnel kiln, glazing line
Packaging	Cartons or sets according to selected equipment
Storage	Ambient storage (final design defined in engineering)

All figures are indicative. Detailed utility balances, equipment lists and layout drawings are prepared after process definition and capacity confirmation.

Products

An industrial porcelain tableware production line can manufacture plates, cups, bowls and related items of various designs depending on mould design and process parameters. Packaging formats are selected according to target markets.

Raw Materials for Porcelain Factory

Raw material selection and quality control are critical for translucency, strength and appearance. The main materials are clay, kaolin, feldspar, silica, glaze and pigments.

Sahi Rasa For Factories raw material

The Supply Chain Department is prepared to support identification, evaluation and supply of the main and auxiliary raw materials required by porcelain factories. Depending on the contractual scope, services may include supplier identification and evaluation, procurement and purchase coordination, specification control, logistics coordination, supply-chain design for continuous production, ongoing supply arrangements, and supply of materials from Iran for projects located in regional markets.

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Sahi Rasa Supply Chain Department

Raw-material supply chain support can be examined for industrial porcelain projects located in Iran, Iraq, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (including Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok), Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Afghanistan (Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif), Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Oman, Jordan, Turkey, Armenia and Georgia.

Manufacturing Process

Slip Preparation – Clay, kaolin, feldspar and silica are ground and mixed into a uniform slip.
Forming – Slip is formed by isostatic pressing or casting into green ware.
Drying – Green ware is dried to remove moisture.
Glazing – Dried ware is glazed.
Firing – Ware is fired in a tunnel kiln at 1200–1400 °C.
Decoration and Packaging – Optional decoration is applied and products are packaged.

Machinery & Equipment

Ball Mill – Prepares the slip. Position: first process stage. Importance: foundation of body quality. Quality impact: fineness and homogeneity affect forming and firing. Maintenance: liners, media and drives. Sahi Rasa Support: design, manufacturing/procurement, installation, repair and spare parts.
Isostatic Press – Forms green ware at high pressure (typical capacity 500–1000 pieces/h). Position: after slip preparation. Importance: determines dimensional accuracy. Quality impact: pressure and mould design control density and size. Maintenance: hydraulic system and moulds. Sahi Rasa Support: design, installation, repair and overhaul.
Tunnel Kiln – Fires the ware at 1200–1400 °C. Position: after glazing. Importance: determines final properties. Quality impact: firing curve controls strength, translucency and colour. Maintenance: rollers or cars, burners and refractory. Sahi Rasa Support: design, installation, repair, overhaul and automation.
Glazing and Decorating Equipment – Apply glaze and optional decoration. Position: after drying / after firing. Quality impact: surface appearance. Maintenance: application systems. Sahi Rasa Support: installation, repair and spare parts.

Factory Layout & Building Requirements

Typical functional areas include raw-material storage, slip preparation, forming, drying, glazing, kiln, decoration, packaging, utility rooms, maintenance workshop, staff facilities and loading docks. Layout must respect process flow and safety. Exact area allocation is determined during the engineering phase according to capacity.

Utilities

Electricity: 380 V three-phase, typically 150–400 kW
Gas: 500–1500 m³/h
Water: 20–50 m³/day
Environmental controls according to local regulations

Turnkey Factory Setup

An investor can start from an empty site. Depending on contractual scope, the project can be accompanied through: Idea → Feasibility → Engineering → Factory Design → Machinery → Procurement → Manufacturing → Installation → Commissioning → Training → Raw Material Supply → Packaging → Trial Production → Commercial Production. The objective is an operational factory ready for production.

EPC & PMC

Projects can be executed under EPC or PMC approaches. Engineering, machinery supply or manufacturing, installation supervision and commissioning are coordinated within the defined contract boundaries.

Machinery Repair

Existing porcelain plants can request inspection, troubleshooting, mechanical and electrical repair, component replacement, spare-parts supply and line maintenance support for presses, kilns and related equipment.

Machinery Overhaul & Refurbishment

Older equipment can be evaluated for comprehensive overhaul, replacement of worn parts, control-system upgrades, improved reliability and modest capacity or quality improvements where technically feasible.

Capacity Expansion

Capacity of an existing line can often be increased by addressing bottlenecks, upgrading key machines, improving packaging rate or introducing selective automation.

Industrial Automation

Typical applications include PLC sequence control, temperature and process loops, HMI, data logging and optional SCADA integration.

Supply Chain

Factory = Machinery + Raw Materials + Utilities + People + Process + Supply Chain + Market. The Supply Chain Department supports supplier sourcing, procurement, logistics and ongoing material supply for porcelain projects.

Packaging

Cartoning, labeling, coding and palletizing are integrated according to product format and market requirements.

Branding & Product Development

When required, support can be provided for product development, packaging design, graphic design, branding and related marketing preparation.

Market & Country Sections

Engineering, machinery, installation, overhaul and supply-chain support are available for porcelain projects in Iran, Iraq, Kurdistan Region (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok), Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Afghanistan (Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif), Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Oman, Jordan, Turkey, Armenia and Georgia.

Sahi Rasa Services

Service	Application in This Project
Feasibility Study	Technical and economic assessment of capacity, product mix and investment
Factory Design	Layout, process flow and utility design
Machinery Design / Manufacturing	Specification and coordinated supply or manufacturing of process equipment
Procurement	Sourcing of machinery, components and materials
Installation & Commissioning	Mechanical/electrical installation, start-up and performance testing
Automation	PLC, HMI, process control and optional SCADA
Raw Material Supply	Coordination via Supply Chain Department
Repair / Overhaul / Refurbishment	Restoration and modernization of existing machinery
Capacity Expansion	Engineering and implementation of throughput increases
Staff Training	Operational and basic maintenance training

Why Sahi Rasa

Process engineering, machinery-related capabilities, procurement support, supply-chain coordination, installation, commissioning, training, maintenance support and automation are combined. The practical advantage is a more integrated execution path from concept to an operating production line.

From Empty Land to Production

Typical sequence: Feasibility → Engineering → Factory Design → Equipment Design → Machinery Manufacturing/Procurement → Logistics → Installation → Commissioning → Staff Training → Raw Material Supply → Trial Production → Commercial Production. Operational support for a defined initial period can be examined as a contractual option.

Who Should Contact Sahi Rasa?

Investors – planning a new porcelain tableware factory or production line
Existing Factory Owners – needing repair, overhaul, refurbishment, modernization, automation or capacity expansion
Industrial Buyers – requiring machinery, spare parts, raw materials or engineering services

Final CTA

If you intend to set up a porcelain tableware production line or factory, if your existing plant needs repair, overhaul or capacity expansion, if you require new machinery or automation, or if you need coordination of raw-material supply, contact the Industrial Department.

Submit your request for: Factory Setup / Machinery / Repair / Overhaul / Refurbishment / Automation / Capacity Expansion / Raw Materials.

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FAQ

What is the typical cost of setting up a porcelain plant?
Cost depends on capacity, product range, automation level, building and utility scope. A detailed estimate is prepared after process definition.
Which main machines are required?
Ball mill, isostatic press, tunnel kiln and glazing line.
What production capacity can be designed?
Capacity is determined during the engineering phase according to market demand and investment criteria.
How much space is needed?
Typical process area ranges from approximately 1000 to 3000 m², subject to final layout.
What are the main raw materials?
Clay, kaolin, feldspar, silica, glaze and pigments.
Can raw materials be supplied?
Yes, via the Supply Chain Department according to project scope.
Is machinery manufacturing or procurement supported?
Design, manufacturing or coordinated procurement according to the agreed scope.
Can existing machines be repaired?
Yes – inspection, troubleshooting, mechanical/electrical repair and spare parts.
Is overhaul or refurbishment possible?
Yes – comprehensive restoration and control upgrades.
Can capacity of an existing line be increased?
Often yes, by addressing bottlenecks and upgrading key equipment.
Are turnkey projects executed?
Turnkey or partial turnkey scopes can be offered under defined contracts.
Are services available in Iraq and Kurdistan Region?
Yes, including Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok and other locations.
Are services available in Afghanistan?
Yes, including Kabul, Herat and Mazar-e-Sharif.
Can raw materials be supplied from Iran for regional projects?
Yes, coordination of material supply is part of possible supply-chain scope.
Is installation and commissioning included?
They can be included according to the selected contractual package.