Method for cooling ceramics, especially ceramic tiles produced in roller kilns, and the relative plant

Apparatus for the cooling of hot articles formed of a ceramic material in a roller kiln, comprising:

• a first cooling station equipped with means for applying a first plurality of flows of steam to said articles from above and below as said articles are moved from said kiln;
• a second station provided with means for applying, from above and below, a second plurality of flows of steam followed by a first plurality of water sprays to spray water to said moving articles to provide additional cooling to cool the articles to a predetermined intermediate temperature;
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• a third station provided with means for applying, from above and below, a second plurality of water sprays to spray water to said moving articles to further reduce the temperature thereof to close to ambient temperature.