Quartz Sand, Filter Sand and Traction Sand for Cankiri and Its Districts
Located north of Ankara in the transition zone between Central Anatolia and the Western Black Sea region, Cankiri is a province known for salt mining, agriculture and its developing infrastructure. Spread across twelve districts, its broad geography has needs for sand products across various sectors, from construction chemicals and drinking water treatment to winter road safety and sports facilities. Say Quartz provides reliable supply to all districts of Cankiri from Kumsay Madencilik's facilities in Çorlu/Tekirdağ, backed by 35 years of production experience.
Central District: Urban Transformation and Construction Chemicals
The central district of Cankiri is undergoing a transformation driven by growing housing projects, public buildings and commercial structures in recent years. This construction activity creates a continuous demand for quartz sand as a raw material for construction chemicals. Quartz sands used in the production of plasters, mortars, exterior cladding and grout materials are among the essential components that determine the mechanical strength and workability of structures.
Quartz sands offered in 12 different grain sizes ranging from 100 microns to 32 mm meet the various formulation requirements of the construction sector. Decorative plaster sand (söve kumu) is experiencing growing demand in decorative exterior applications and is frequently preferred in modern buildings in the central district.
Strengthening the drinking water infrastructure is also one of the central district's priority agenda items. Regular renewal of the filter sands used in treatment facilities is a mandatory maintenance operation to maintain the quality standards of the city's water supply.
Winter Tourism and Traction Sand in Ilgaz
Ilgaz is Cankiri's most recognized district, known for its ski resort and mountain tourism. Epoxy aggregate and floor coating applications in tourism facilities, accommodation buildings and restaurants around Ilgaz Mountain National Park are a preferred solution for durability and hygiene. Quartz sand-based building materials are also used in interior arrangements of hotels and guesthouses.
The Ilgaz Mountain pass becomes one of Turkey's most challenging road routes in winter. Traction sand use is a vital necessity for maintaining safe transportation due to icing and snow accumulation. Municipalities and highway authorities place bulk orders before the winter season each year to build up traction sand stocks.
In addition to Ilgaz, demand for traction sand increases seasonally in high-altitude areas of Çerkeş, Yapraklı and Eldivan districts as winter conditions become more severe.
Water Treatment and Filtration in Rural Districts
In Cankiri's rural districts, agriculture and livestock farming are the primary livelihoods. Both irrigation water and drinking water treatment facilities in Şabanözü, Korgun, Kızılırmak and Orta districts use filter sand in their filtration processes. Mechanical filtration is the most fundamental treatment method for removing suspended solids and turbidity from water, and the quality of filter sand is a parameter that directly affects treatment efficiency.
Say Quartz's 11 different filter sand types ranging from 0.4 mm to 32 mm cover a wide application range, from small village-scale treatment units to district center facilities. In smaller districts such as Bayramören and Atkaracalar, filter sands in appropriate sizes can also be supplied for compact treatment systems serving villages.
In addition to filter sand, complementary filter materials such as Hydroanthracite, Activated Carbon and Garnet are also provided within the same supply chain. This simplifies the procurement processes for treatment facility operators and facilitates inventory management.
Kurşunlu and Small Industrial Facilities
Kurşunlu district is one of Cankiri's settlements closest to the Ankara–Istanbul highway, and this positional advantage has contributed to the development of small industrial activities. Special sands are used for sandblasting operations in metalworking workshops and manufacturing facilities. Sandblasting sands offered in grain sizes selectable according to different degrees of surface roughness are preferred in pre-paint metal cleaning and rust removal applications.
Sports Facilities and Landscaping Projects
Artificial turf field projects carried out by municipalities throughout Cankiri are on the rise. Artificial turf infill sand is used as the key material affecting field performance and player safety at facilities in Merkez, Çerkeş and Ilgaz. In parks, gardens and children's play areas, playground sand is preferred to create a safe surface that absorbs impact from falls.
Delivery and Contact
Shipments from the Çorlu/Tekirdağ production facilities to Cankiri are carried out regularly over the road network. With a daily production capacity of 5,000 tonnes, Say Quartz delivers both urgent and large-volume orders on time. For product types, technical specifications and price quotes, please contact us at +90 532 261 45 85 or at info@sayquartz.com.