• Ceramically applicable advice and research
• Generally applicable advice and research

About TCKI

TCKI has been an independent research institute, knowledge centre and consultation bureau for mineral raw materials and building materials produced from them for more than 50 years. It also has the necessary expertise with respect to the corresponding production techniques and processes. TCKI employs highly qualified personnel in the following departments: Measuring Group, Laboratory, Drawing Office and Advisory Group.

Measuring Group
The measuring group consists of measuring technicians and advisors. They use advanced measuring equipment to record process conditions. This information allows you to implement measures that lead to conducting a more effective and more efficient business. This applies not only to quantity and quality aspects, but also to the reduction of energy costs. In the environmental field, we can use our expertise and equipment to determine air emissions according to various measurement standards. As far as labour conditions are concerned, we perform sampling and analyses of fine (quartz) particulates and other substances. Virtually all our environmental and health & safety analyses are ISO 17025 RvA accredited.

Laboratory
In our modern laboratory we conduct specialised analyses on silicate raw materials, including clay and sand, but also of many additives and secondary raw materials. In addition to the ceramic industry, other sectors regularly request "specific analyses".

Advisory Group
After conducting the measurements and analyses, our advisors and senior advisors provide a concise and practical advice. The knowledge fields in the building ceramic industry are

• engineering,
• technology,
• energy,
• (silicate) raw materials,
• quality systems,
• noise,
• environment
• product leaching and
• labour conditions.

Drawing Office
Structural and mechanical engineers provide the drawing work for various projects, which are supervised by advisors. We also provide structural engineering advice about placing dilatations in masonry with various types of masonry bricks.