Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances, in solid form; machinery for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials or other mineral products in powder or paste form; machines for forming foundry moulds of sand

CPC v2.1 Code: 4444

About machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances, in solid form; machinery for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials or other mineral products in powder or paste form; machines for forming foundry moulds of sand

cpc code 4444 covers a diverse range of machinery and equipment used in the processing and production of various mineral-based materials. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader mining, construction, and manufacturing sectors, providing the essential tools and technologies required to extract, refine, and transform raw mineral resources into usable products. The machinery described under this code is integral to the efficient and effective processing of a wide array of solid mineral substances, from ores and aggregates to ceramics and cement.

Production process

The machinery encompassed by cpc code 4444 utilizes a variety of mechanical processes to sort, screen, separate, wash, crush, grind, mix, or knead mineral-based materials. These machines may also be used to agglomerate, shape, or mold solid mineral fuels, ceramic pastes, unhardened cements, and other powdered or paste-like mineral products. Additionally, this code covers machines specifically designed for forming foundry molds from sand. The specific techniques employed depend on the nature of the input materials and the desired output, but often involve a combination of physical separation, size reduction, and material transformation processes.

Production inputs

The machinery described under cpc code 4444 requires a range of inputs, including the raw mineral materials to be processed, such as ores, stones, and earths. These machines also rely on various power sources, such as electricity or fuel, as well as maintenance supplies and spare parts. Depending on the specific application, additional inputs may include water for washing or cooling, binding agents for agglomeration, and mold materials like sand. The efficient operation of this machinery also requires skilled operators and technicians to ensure proper setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Production outputs

The machinery covered by cpc code 4444 produces a wide range of outputs, including sorted, screened, and separated mineral substances, crushed and ground materials, and agglomerated or molded mineral products. These outputs may then be used as inputs for various downstream industries, such as 2310 Manufacture of glass and glass products, 2394 Manufacture of cement, lime and plaster, and 2395 Manufacture of articles of concrete, cement and plaster. The machinery may also be used to produce foundry molds, which are essential for the 2431 Casting of iron, 2432 Casting of steel, and 2433 Casting of light metals industries.

Family tree for machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances, in solid form; machinery for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials or other mineral products in powder or paste form; machines for forming foundry moulds of sand

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44'>44: Special-purpose machinery</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/444'>444: Machinery for mining, quarrying and construction, and parts thereof</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4444'>4444: Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances, in solid form; machinery for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials or other mineral products in powder or paste form; machines for forming foundry moulds of sand</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4441'>4441: Continuous-action elevators and conveyors, for goods or materials, specially designed for underground use; coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery; other boring and sinking machinery</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4442'>4442: Other moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting or extracting machinery, self-propelled, for earth, minerals or ores (including bulldozers, mechanical shovels and road rollers)</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4443'>4443: Pile-drivers and pile-extractors; snow-ploughs and snow-blowers; other moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, not self-propelled, for earth, minerals or ores; machinery n.e.c. for public works, building or the like</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4446'>4446: Parts for the goods of classes 4441 to 4444</a>"]

    D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44440'>44440: Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances, in solid form; machinery for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials or other mineral products in powder or paste form; machines for forming foundry moulds of sand</a>"]


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