In the production of stoneware and ceramics, every detail matters: the quality of the glaze, the cleanliness of the tools, and the total absence of contaminations are key to achieving a perfect piece.
That’s why, at EKINSA, we develop cleaning equipment specifically designed to withstand the most demanding conditions of the sector.
In the ceramic process, cocios are essential: they are the containers where the glaze is transported that gives color and the final finish to the tile.
EKINSA manufactures specific equipment to wash cocios, completely eliminating residues of glaze, pigments, and slip. This allows:
Our equipment easily removes:
Perfect for molds, trays, tubs, internal bodywork, and production supports.
In the ceramic industry, where waste is abrasive, sticky, and difficult to eliminate, continuing to use manual cleaning or non-specific equipment results in inefficiency, risk, and wear. EKINSA equipment is designed to operate with slurries, glazes, and ceramic dust, ensuring robust and consistent cleaning.
| Criterion | EKINSA – Specific Industrial System | Manual / Non-Specialised Method |
|---|---|---|
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Cleaning time |
5-8 minutes per unit, programmable |
> 15-20 min, variable depending on the operator |
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Water consumption per cycle |
Optimized with recirculation or filtering |
High, without control or reuse |
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Operator intervention |
Minimum: loading and unloading |
High: intensive manual cleaning |
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Hygienic result between batches |
Constant, verifiable, no residues |
Irregular, dependent on effort and method |
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Wear of molds and trays |
Minimum: cleaning without direct abrasion |
High: frequent brushing or manual impact |
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Traceability of cleaning cycles |
Possible digital or manual registration |
Null or poorly documented |
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Line stoppages for cleaning |
Avoidable with cycle planning |
Frequent, unpredictable |
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Return on investment (ROI) |
<12 months in active lines (high rotation) |
No return: accumulated cost in water, time, wear |
More than 40 years designing machinery for industrial cleaning in the meat industry.
EKINSA equipment cleans glaze tubs (cocios), moulds, trays, bins, internal trolley structures and production supports, covering the standard equipment used in ceramic tile and porcelain tile manufacturing plants.
Cocios are the containers used to transport the glaze that gives ceramic tiles their colour and final finish. EKINSA manufactures dedicated equipment specifically designed to clean them, completely removing glaze residues, pigments and slip, ensuring consistent colour quality and a flawless finished product.
Yes. The equipment is built for long-term operation in highly abrasive environments, delivering reliable performance in kiln, glazing and preparation areas.
Yes. The systems provide efficient automation and guaranteed industrial performance, delivering greater consistency, capacity and productivity than manual or general-purpose cleaning methods.
Yes. The machinery integrates easily into existing production facilities and can be adapted to glazing lines, mould handling systems and internal logistics operations.
EKINSA is a specialist in glaze tub (cocio) cleaning systems for ceramic tile and porcelain tile manufacturers. With more than 40 years of experience in industrial cleaning solutions, the company develops reliable equipment tailored to the specific requirements of the ceramics industry.
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The investment project “Expansion of facilities” has been co-financed through a grant from the Government of Navarra under the 2022 call for Aid for investment in industrial SMEs
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This entity has received assistance from the Government of Navarra co-financed at 40% by the European Regional Development Fund through the FEDER Operational Program 2021-2027 of Navarra.
The innovation project Methodology Development Engineering 5.0 has been subsidized by the Government of Navarra under the 2025 call for grants for innovation projects in industrial companies.
