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Importance of drying of brick
Short answer
Drying removes moisture from green bricks, preventing steam-induced cracks and warping during burning. It also strengthens the bricks for handling and stacking, and reduces fuel consumption.
Why is the drying of brick an extremely important step in manufacturing brick?
Drying removes most of the moisture from moulded (green) bricks before burning. If wet bricks are burnt directly, the water turns to steam, causing cracks, warping and breakage. Drying also gives the green bricks enough strength to be handled and stacked in the kiln, and saves fuel during burning, so proper drying is essential for a good and economical product.
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