Ball Clay
Supplier in India
Puresil India is a trusted ball clay supplier, providing high-quality ball clay for ceramic and refractory industries that demand superior plasticity, strength, and consistency. Our ball clay is carefully mined and processed to deliver excellent workability, reliable firing behavior, and uniform performance across batches.
With extensive reserves and strict quality control, we ensure long-term supply reliability for manufacturers in India and global markets.
What is ball clay?
Ball clay is a highly plastic, fine-grained sedimentary clay known for its exceptional bonding strength and workability. It primarily consists of kaolinite (20–80%), along with mica and quartz. This natural composition gives ball clay excellent plasticity, smooth shaping ability, and high dry strength.
Due to these properties, ball clay plays a vital role in ceramic formulations where shape retention, surface finish, and firing performance are critical.
Why Choose Puresil India for Ball Clay?
- Extensive Mineral Reserves: Millions of tons of premium-quality ball clay ensure uninterrupted long-term supply
- Customized Grade Selection: Grades tailored based on fired colour, L-value, shrinkage, and ceramic performance requirements
- Advanced In-House Laboratory: Strict testing for plasticity, mineral composition, and firing behaviour
- Strategic Export Advantage: Proximity to Kandla and Mundra ports enables efficient global logistics
- Trusted by Ceramic Manufacturers: Known for consistent quality, timely dispatch, and customer satisfaction
Technical
Advantages
- White to Off-White Fired Colour: Delivers a clean, aesthetic finish—ideal for high-end ceramic and sanitaryware applications
- Exceptional Plasticity: Enables easy shaping, molding, and forming, supporting complex designs and precision manufacturing
- High Dry Strength: Maintains structural integrity during drying and handling, reducing defects and improving yield
- Fine Particle Size: Provides smooth surface finishes and excellent casting behavior, enhancing product quality
- Enhanced Vitrification: Promotes dense, non-porous ceramic bodies upon firing, improving durability and water resistance
- Cost-Effective & Widely Available: Offers excellent value compared to alternative minerals, with reliable supply from abundant reserves
Applications and Uses of Ball Clay
Used as a key body material for shaping, plasticity, and strength in forming and firing processes
Acts as a functional filler to improve flow characteristics, texture, and dimensional stability
Enhances body and adhesion properties as a filler, contributing to consistency and bonding strength
Serves as a filler to improve viscosity, opacity, and surface smoothness
Adds workability and aids in shaping during production, improving handling and finish quality
Key Benefits
Exceptional Plasticity
Allows easy shaping, molding, and forming
High Dry (Green) Strength
Reduces breakage during drying and handling
White to Off-White Fired Colour
Ideal for high-quality ceramic and sanitaryware products
Fine Particle Size
Ensures smooth surfaces and uniform texture
Enhanced Vitrification
Produces dense, low-porosity ceramic bodies after firing
Cost-Effective Solution
Reliable performance with economical sourcing
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Global Supply & Export Capability
As a reliable ball clay exporter, Puresil India supplies consistent-quality ball clay to customers across India and international markets. Our strong logistics network and export-oriented infrastructure ensure timely delivery, stable supply, and competitive pricing for large-scale manufacturers.
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Frequently Ask
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Ball clay is a fine‑grained, naturally occurring clay mineral known for its plasticity, workability, and binding properties. It is widely used in various industrial applications where moldability and strength are required.
Ball clay is commonly used in industries such as:
- Ceramics and tile manufacturing
- Sanitaryware and dinnerware production
- Refractories
- Reno products and specialty ceramics
Its plastic and bonding properties support shaping and firing processes in these applications.
No. Ball clay and kaolin clay are both clay minerals but differ in properties:
Ball clay is highly plastic and workable, ideal for shaping and molding.
Kaolin clay has higher purity and whiteness, valued for surface properties and thermal stability.
They are used for different manufacturing purposes.
Yes. Ball clay is widely used in industrial manufacturing processes that involve molding, shaping, and firing, especially in the ceramics industry.
India has multiple ball clay suppliers. Puresil is among the companies that supply processed ball clay suitable for industrial applications.
Yes. Ball clay can be processed and graded to meet different application needs based on industry requirements.