Flooring Tiles From Waste Gypsum

Introduction

Tiles are cast by vibration moulding of moist mixture containing gypsum anhydrite plaster, pigments, polymers, fibres etc. Tiles are of high strength, low water absorption and wear resistance and meet BIS norms.

Environmental Aspects

No special measures are required.

Suitable for use in flooring for general purpose as a replacement to ceramic and cement tiles.

Utilisation of waste material, lowcost substitute product

Stage of Development

Developed on laboratory scale. Available for commercialisation

Inputs Required

Major Plant Equipment and Machinery

Moulds, mixers, vibrating tables, curing chamber, drying chamber, rotary kiln, ball mill, grinding and polishing machine and demoulding plates.

Transfer Forms

Know-how,Demonstration

Main Application

Construction/Mining/Transport

For further information please contact

Technology Bureau for Small Enterprises
APCTT Building, Qutub Institutional Area
P.O. Box – 4575
New Delhi – 110016, India