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Ipoh, Malaysia: Kaolin Grinding and Washing Production Line

32%
Processing Capacity
-14%
Energy Cost
-26%
Downtime
13 mo
ROI Period

The Challenge

The customer needed a kaolin production line suitable for processing soft, fine, white clay mineral material while maintaining stable grinding quality and reliable equipment operation. Kaolin is widely used in ceramics, paper making, refractory materials, coatings, rubber, plastics, pigments, cosmetics, medicine, textile, and chemical industries, so the production line needed to support consistent product quality for multiple industrial applications. The main challenge was to provide a cost-effective kaolin grinding and washing solution with durable equipment, lower investment pressure, stable operation, and good processing performance for long-term production.
  • Customized kaolin processing production line
  • Ball mill grinding and washing equipment
  • Wear-resistant and stable machine operation
  • Lower investment than expected budget

Our Solution

Zhenggang Machinery configured a customized kaolin grinding and washing production line according to the customer’s processing needs and investment requirements. The solution included ball mill grinding equipment, sand washing machine, and supporting material handling equipment. The ball mill was used for kaolin grinding and powder preparation, while the washing equipment supported clay cleaning and material quality improvement. The complete production line was designed to provide advanced grinding technology, good processing results, economical equipment cost, wear-resistant operation, and lower maintenance risk.

Equipment Provided

Implementation Timeline

1

Site Assessment

1.5 weeks

Kaolin raw material, product requirement, and production site condition evaluation

2

Equipment Design

4 weeks

Kaolin grinding, washing, conveying, and classification equipment configuration

3

Installation

6 weeks

Ball mill, sand washer, conveyor, and auxiliary equipment installation

4

Training

2 weeks

Operator training for ball mill operation, washing adjustment, and daily maintenance

The project was completed through equipment configuration, manufacturing, loading, shipment, installation preparation, and commissioning support. Zhenggang Machinery supplied the kaolin ball mill, sand washing machine, and related equipment according to the customer’s processing requirements. After production was completed in June 2021, the equipment was loaded and shipped to Malaysia to support the customer’s kaolin grinding and washing production line.

The Results

The kaolin production line helped the customer establish a stable and economical mineral processing system for kaolin grinding and washing. The equipment provided good wear resistance, stable operation, and lower overall investment than the customer expected. With ball mill grinding and washing equipment, the production line supported improved kaolin processing quality, better material handling, and reliable long-term operation for industrial mineral applications such as ceramics, paper making, refractory materials, coatings, rubber, plastics, and chemical products.

Before vs After Comparison

MetricBeforeAfterImprovement
Kaolin Processing Efficiency (%)729532
Investment Cost Index10086-14
Equipment Downtime (%)1511-26
Equipment Wear Resistance Score759223

Key Achievements

Supplied kaolin production line to Malaysia

Completed equipment loading and shipment smoothly

Provided ball mill and washing equipment

Improved kaolin grinding production performance

Reduced investment compared with expectations

Supported wear-resistant long-term operation

Client Testimonial

“We are very satisfied with the kaolin production line equipment supplied by Zhenggang Machinery. The machines are wear-resistant, stable, and not easily damaged. The total investment was lower than our expected budget, and the equipment performance proved that we selected the right manufacturer.”

Mr. Lim Wei Han
Kaolin Processing Plant Manager
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

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Project Details

Location
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Industry
Ceramic Materials, Industrial Minerals, Kaolin Processing, Mineral Grinding, Paper Making, Refractory Materials
Capacity
60
Completion
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