Toll Manufacturing Services
IntoCeramics provides toll manufacturing services backed by decades of ceramic processing and manufacturing experience. We work with companies developing new materials, scaling production, or supplementing existing manufacturing capacity through pilot-scale and commercial production.
What is Toll Manufacturing?
Toll manufacturing is a manufacturing arrangement in which a company partners with a specialized manufacturer to process or produce materials according to its specifications. This allows businesses to access manufacturing expertise, specialized equipment, and additional production capacity without investing in their own facilities.
Companies often use toll manufacturing services when they need additional processing capacity, access to specialized equipment, or support scaling a product from development into commercial manufacturing.
Our Toll Manufacturing Capabilities
IntoCeramics offers a range of toll manufacturing capabilities for ceramic materials. Explore our processing capabilities below to learn more about the equipment and manufacturing operations available.
Mixing & Granulation
High-intensity counter-current mixing/granulating system – 75-liter capacity
- Powder mixing
- Powder/liquid mixing
- Granulating a wide range of particle sizes and materials
Ultra-Fine Milling
Netzsch LabStar Bead Mill for Ultra-Fine Milling
- Ultra-fine wet milling of hard-to-mill powders and minerals
- Particle sizes below 1 micron
- Highly effective dispersions at low concentrations
Extrusion
JC Steele Extruder
- Hi-throughput in vacuum-capable screw extrusion
- Non-plastic materials can be formed through extrusion with mineral or polymer plasticizers
Calcining, Sintering & Drying
- Multiple electric kilns and driers available
- 1700°C capable
- Air and Nitrogen blanket atmospheres available
Learn more: Calcining, Sintering, & Firing
Crushing, Sizing & Screening
Wide range of crushing/sizing and screening equipment:
- Jaw crusher
- Twin roll crusher
- Ball mills
- Wet and dry screening
- 18” and 24” Sweeco Style Screeners
Additional Capabilities
- Pan Granulator
- RVO2 Eirich 10-liter mixer
- 30-ton programmable hydraulic pressing for small samples
- 10-ton capable Carver hydraulic press for custom shapes
- Shimadzu Laser Diffraction Particle Analyzer
Why Choose IntoCeramics Toll Manufacturing Services?
IntoCeramics combines specialized processing capabilities with hands-on ceramics manufacturing expertise to support projects requiring consistent quality, flexible production capacity, and dependable manufacturing consulting support.
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- Exceptional Quality: Our team follows established manufacturing and quality control procedures to produce ceramic materials that meet your specifications from batch to batch.
- Customization: Production parameters are developed around your material, formulation, and manufacturing requirements. We support one-time projects as well as ongoing production programs.
- Cost-Effective: Outsourcing production eliminates the expense of purchasing equipment, expanding facilities, and adding manufacturing resources while giving you access to specialized ceramic processing.
- Scalability: From laboratory development and pilot production to commercial manufacturing, our toll manufacturing services help companies increase production capacity as demand grows.
- Specialized Ceramic Processing: Our decades of ceramics manufacturing experience support a variety of ceramic processing operations, allowing us to match the process to your material and production objectives.
Request a Toll Manufacturing Consultation
When you work with IntoCeramics, you get a toll manufacturer that’s committed to making your job easier. We’re here to simplify your ceramics production, refine material quality, and help you cut costs. Let’s turn your ideas into high-performing ceramic products. Reach out to our ceramic consultants today and see how we can help.
Let’s talk about your project and how our toll manufacturing expertise can support your business. Contact IntoCeramics today to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between toll manufacturing and contract manufacturing?
The terms are often used interchangeably, but toll manufacturing typically means the customer provides the raw materials or formulation while the manufacturer performs specific processing or production operations. Contract manufacturing may also include sourcing raw materials, formulation development, and broader production responsibilities.
What production volumes can IntoCeramics support?
IntoCeramics supports projects ranging from laboratory-scale development and pilot production to commercial manufacturing. Production volumes depend on the material, processing requirements, and equipment used.
Can IntoCeramics process customer-supplied materials?
Yes. Many customers provide their own raw materials or formulations for processing. Our team reviews each project to determine the appropriate manufacturing approach based on your material specifications and production goals.
Can IntoCeramics help scale a process from the laboratory to production?
Yes. We work with customers moving from research and development into pilot production or commercial manufacturing. Our team helps identify processing considerations that can affect product consistency as production volumes increase.