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Raw feed - includes blending and grinding of raw shale / clay materials into small particles
which are then extruded and wire-cut to size to produce a green brick. |
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Raw feed sourced from own quarry and locally situated colliery shale spoil heaps (Bings). |
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Waste brick - GROG. |
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Green brick fired at approximately 1000ÂșC. |
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Kiln settings affect colour of brick.
Bricks then cooled, packed, wrapped and stocked. |
| Etna Works |
Mayfield Works |
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2 kilns - 1 Hoffman, 1 intermittent. |
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2 kilns - 2 Hoffman. |
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Workforce - 60. |
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Workforce - 60. |
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Capacity - 17 million units. |
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Capacity - 14 million units. |
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Firing System - Gas. |
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Firing System - Oil fired. |
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Raw feed :
• Hoffman - shale / mudstone (colliery bing)
• Intermittent - fireclay blends |
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Raw feed :
• Hoffman - shale / mudstone (colliery bing) |