Raw Materials receiving/storage

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Raw Materials receiving/storage

Raw Materials receiving and storage:
The quantities you use will determine the size of this area. The location should be such that a truck can gain easy access and the minimum of handling of heavy objects is required. As a general rule 1 tonne of plestic clay takes up a space 1 metre x 1 metre x 1 metre (1 yard x 1 yard x 1 yard), whilst 1 tonne of powdered clay takes up a space of 1.5 metres x 1.5 metres x 2.0 metres approximately. You will need to be able to gain access to all your materials- it is no use having the feldspar packed under a tonne of clay. Get some form of trolley to move your materials around to save your back from strain. The storage area and the clay mixing area need not be fully walled in, in fact, it is better is it is well ventilated to disperse any dusts, but it must be rainproof.

   

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