Blunger
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000647
A machine used in the ceramics industry to mix clay with water to create a liquid slurry known as slip. It consists of a large tank fitted with a motor-driven agitator or impeller that rotates to break down the clay particles and keep them suspended in the liquid. The process produces a homogenous mixture with a consistent density, which is measured with a hydrometer.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000647 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial ceramics |
| References | Blunger (Wikipedia) |
| Translations | German: Blunger; Spanish: mezcladora de arcilla; French: malaxeur |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Blunger",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A machine used in the ceramics industry to mix clay with water to create a liquid slurry known as slip. It consists of a large tank fitted with a motor-driven agitator or impeller that rotates to break down the clay particles and keep them suspended in the liquid. The process produces a homogenous mixture with a consistent density, which is measured with a hydrometer.",
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"translations": {
"de": "Blunger",
"es": "mezcladora de arcilla",
"fr": "malaxeur"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/blunger/"
}
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