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After the brick unit is formed using any of the methods described above, the units are hand or mechanically set onto kiln cars. Prior to entering the kiln, the unfired or green brick must be properly dried. This is an extremely important part of the manufacturing process. Moisture in the brick must be limited at this time to prevent scumming and certain mechanical defects from occurring when the brick is subjected to the intense heat of the kiln. Generally, the drying process is done by placing the green brick in enclosed dryers which utilize excess heat from the cooling kiln.
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hand setting on kiln cars
separating sliced, green brick
robotic setting on kiln cars
green brick set on kiln car
dry, green brick emerges from dryer (to right is fired brick)
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