what is quartz?
FORTIS STONE meet exacting standards of excellence from the initial procurement of raw materials to the final quality control check. Highly skilled and trained staff members ensure the quality of a product that is unrivaled in the industry today. The manufacturing process begins with a rigorous inspection of all incoming raw materials. These are blended at a ratio of up to 93% natural quartz aggregates with pigments and polymer resins.
FORTIS STONE has perfected a productive cycle that enables the company to consistently achieve and repeat extremely high standards of quality. The dosage formulas of the components used are fundamental. There are then five phases of processing:
FORTIS STONE has perfected a productive cycle that enables the company to consistently achieve and repeat extremely high standards of quality. The dosage formulas of the components used are fundamental. There are then five phases of processing:
1. Selection and mixing of the raw materials.
2. The mixture is then poured into a mold and formed into slab sizes of 26 x 108 inches.
3. The slab is then compacted by a special vacuum and vibration process at a pressure of 100 tons.
4. The slabs are moved to the curing kiln and heated to 90ºC for 40 minutes which gives them the ultimate strength and solidity.
5. Slabs are then gauged, calibrated and polished to a perfect finish in a wide range of colors and designs in one of our surface.