Fishscaling is an enameling defect, which is characterized by small enamel particles chipping off.
Classic reference book about vitreous enameling
Received earlier today a new batch of "Porcelain (Vitreous) Enamels and Industrial Enamelling Processes" book. This classic reference book, which describes in detail many aspects...
Managing competences acc. to ISO 9001
The latest ISO 9001 version 2015 puts a lot of emphasizes on managing competences & risks. (more…)
German Enamel Congress 2019
The annual German enamel congress was held in Maritim Hotel Würzburg from April 1 till 3, 2019. Circa 100 stakeholders from the vitreous enameling industry...
UNI 11734 : Determining fish-scale susceptibility of enameling steel
The Italian National Unification institute has published UNI 11734 as of December 6, 2018. This standard specifies a method for measuring the hydrogen diffusion coefficient in order...
Ferro 100 years
A century ago, Ferro Corporation started as a porcelain enamel manufacturer. We herewith congratulate them with their centennial !
German enamel market
The recorded vitreous enamel consumption in Germany declined with 4% in volume but grew with 1.4% in value, according to the German enamel association DEV....
EEA-Guideline 1001 / EN ISO 4531
EEA-Guideline 1001 was introduced in 2016 to satisfy the urgent need for uniform test methods & limits for enamelled food stuff. EN ISO 4531, concerning...
Vitreous enameling of cookware
The ORF made an interesting report about vitreous enameling of cookware at Riess Email in Ybbsitz, Austria. Click here to view this video
Thermal imaging of enameling furnaces
The performance of industrial enameling furnaces may gradually decline over time. This may result in higher energy consumption (read increased enameling cost) and reduced quality...