Installation of a waterjet cutting facility equipped with a 50HP intensifier has enabled a ceramic tiles manufacturer to provide even better service and not have to rely on sub-contractors.

As one of the leading importers and distributors of high quality ceramic tiles, Inter Ceramica of Harrogate has an established reputation for providing both standard and customised products for its extensive customer base. The company's decision to invest in its own in-house waterjet cutting facility, including a Powerjet Systems cutting table and KMT Waterjet Systems intensifier, was made in order to provide even better service and not have to rely on outside sub-contractors. The Powerjet Systems 3x2 metre Maxi waterjet cutting table equipped with a KMT 50HP Streamline SL-V pump has proven to be a highly successful investment.

By handling all the cutting in-house the risk of tiles being damaged during transportation has been severely reduced.

It has also given Inter Ceramica more freedom to create new designs and to produce more specials and one-offs.

These value added services are bringing valuable extra customers and income to the company which is already paying back the capital investment.

Powerjet Systems and KMT's joint experience in waterjet cutting of ceramics was important to Inter Ceramica.

They had the opportunity to view other similar installations and see the benefits first hand.

One of the most important of these was the simplicity of the process and the ability of operators able to run the machine after just a few hours training.

Inter Ceramica's installation features off- line programming, Baldor based drive systems and Powerjet's own software.

The KMT Streamline SL-V intensifier is a critical part of the installation.

Its compact design and minimal space requirement means that it can sit conveniently alongside the Maxi table within a dedicated area at Inter Ceramica.

With its plug and play technology the Streamline was easy to integrate with the table.

The pump's reputation for reliability, easy maintenance and lower operating costs were important considerations for Inter Ceramica, who relied upon the experience and know-how of both Powerjet Systems and KMT when considering the investment.

The pump features Klockner Moeller PLC-based control, ceramic plungers and the patented KMT Hard Seal End Cap topwork design.

The installation has been a major success and helped to further enhance Inter Ceramica's already impressive reputation for high quality products and first class service.