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.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Plant & Machinery | 14.5 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 0.5 |
| Other Misc. Assets | 1 |
| Working Capital | 4.44 |
| Total | 20.44 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 2.04 |
| Term Loan | 14.4 |
| Working Capital Loan | 4 |
| Total | 20.44 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment7
- Guillotine shearing machineBuy on Amazon ↗
Machine tool used to cut steel sheet metal.
- Power Press machineBuy on Amazon ↗
Sheet metal machine used for bending, cutting, and pressing workpieces.
- Metal cutting machineBuy on Amazon ↗
Machine tool used for cutting out parts of metal.
- Bending machineBuy on Amazon ↗
Used for bending and straightening metal sheets and strips.
- Drill machineBuy on Amazon ↗
Portable machine used for drilling holes during assembly.
- Gas welding apparatusBuy on Amazon ↗
Used for joining metal sheets and plates.
- Air compressor with spray gunBuy on Amazon ↗
Used for painting the cooler body.
Raw materials7
- Galvanised Steel SheetsBuy on Amazon ↗
Zinc coated sheets used to prevent corrosion for the cooler body.
- Cooler PartsBuy on Amazon ↗
Exhaust fan, cooler motor, and cooler switches included in the kit.
- Cooler PumpBuy on Amazon ↗
Brings water to the evaporative cooling pads.
- Cooling padsBuy on Amazon ↗
Pads through which hot air passes and heat is absorbed by water.
- Connection wiresBuy on Amazon ↗
Power cables and connecting wires for electrical circuits.
- PVC or Rubber pipesBuy on Amazon ↗
Used to distribute water to the cooling pads.
- Screws & nutsBuy on Amazon ↗
Fasteners used during assembly.
Manufacturing process
- Raw material procurement and quality checking of GI steel sheets and parts.
- Metal part fabrication including shearing, punching slots, bending, and welding.
- Internal parts assembly by mounting the fan, water pump, switches, and wiring.
- Final assembly involving the attachment of grills, cooling pads, water pipes, and top/side covers, followed by painting.
- Testing for insulation resistance, operational efficiency, and high voltage compliance.
Market
Air coolers are budget-friendly, portable, and easy to maintain compared to air conditioners, making them popular for domestic use, animal shelters, and agricultural facilities in regions with low humidity and high temperatures.
From the project report
