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Automotive Lubricants

4T Oil Blending Plant

This project profile outlines the setup of a 4T lube oil blending and packaging plant primarily catering to the motorcycle and two-wheeler market. Base oil is mixed with high-performance additive packages and viscosity index improvers in a heated blending kettle to achieve the required lubrication grade. The final product is filtered, filled into standard 900 ml containers, induction-sealed, and packaged in cartons for commercial distribution.

Packaging & Plastic Products

ADHESIVE BOPP TAPES

This manufacturing unit produces adhesive BOPP tapes used extensively for electrical insulation, packaging, and industrial sealing applications. The project encompasses coating BOPP rolls with adhesive, slitting, and rewinding to deliver standard packaged tapes.

Chemical Industry

Acetylene Gas Manufacturing Unit

This unit manufactures acetylene gas, a highly efficient fuel gas used primarily for welding, cutting, and industrial heating. The production process involves the reaction of calcium carbide with water, followed by purification and compression into cylinders stabilized with acetone and a porous filler material.

Chemicals

Acrylic Paint Manufacturing Unit

This project report outlines the setup for manufacturing acrylic paints, a fast-drying water-based paint known for its durability, flexibility, and resistance to chalking and fading. The facility is designed to produce high-quality exterior and interior acrylic paints to cater to the growing construction and decoration markets.

Signage & Advertising

Acrylic Signage Board Manufacturing Unit

This project profile covers the manufacturing of acrylic signage boards, which are durable, waterproof, and widely used for corporate, lobby, directional, and architectural branding. The unit utilizes specialized machinery such as channel bending machines, CNC routers, and UV curing machines to shape and assemble high-quality acrylic sign boards with LED lighting effects.

Electronics

Add-On Cards For Computer

This project profile covers the manufacturing of add-on cards for computers, including I/O cards, A/O or D/A conversion cards, and real-time application cards that improve system flexibility and capability. These cards find applications in data logging, process control, meteorology, and instrumentation sectors.

Medical Equipment & Furniture

Adjustable Hospital Beds Manufacturing Unit

This project profile covers the manufacturing of adjustable hospital beds, including general-purpose hospital bed steeds and fowlers beds used in hospitals and nursing homes. The proposed unit has an annual production capacity of 600 beds.

Chemical / Consumer Goods

Aerosol Spray Manufacturing Unit

This manufacturing unit produces various aerosol products such as deodorant sprays, room fresheners, and sanitizers using a pressurized filling process. The project utilizes raw materials like alcohol, synthetic fragrance, propellants, and aerosol cans to meet growing domestic market demand.

Packaging Industry

Air Bubble Sheet Manufacturing Unit

This project profile is for setting up an air bubble sheet manufacturing unit which produces low density polyethylene (LDPE) two-layer laminated films with entrapped air bubbles for cushioning and packaging. These sheets are widely used for fragile items, electronic goods, and pharmaceutical packaging due to their excellent shock absorption and water resistance properties.

Manufacturing

Air Cooler Manufacturing Unit

This project profile covers the manufacturing of domestic and commercial air coolers, encompassing processes such as metal sheet fabrication, internal parts assembly, and final testing. Air coolers provide an energy-efficient and portable cooling solution for residential, agricultural, and animal shelter environments.

Automotive Components

Air Filter (Two Wheeler) Unit

This project profile covers the manufacturing of two-wheeler air filters using plastic pellets and filter paper through an over-moulding injection process. The facility helps meet the strong demand from original equipment manufacturers and the automotive replacement spare parts market.

Chemical / Consumer Goods

Air Freshener Manufacturing Unit

This project profile covers the manufacturing of aerosol spray air fresheners used to mask unpleasant odors and sanitize air in homes, offices, hotels, and hospitals. The unit processes liquid formulations and packages them into pressurized propellant cans.