Cement Grill Making Unit
This project profile covers the establishment of a manufacturing unit for cement grills, which are widely used as partition panels, ventilators, and alternatives to traditional window jalis in building construction. The unit operates with a capacity to produce 240,000 square feet of cement grills annually at peak utilization.
- 8 jobs
- 30 KW power
- ₹11.93L project cost
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Building & Civil Work | 4 |
| Plant & Machinery | 3.6 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 1 |
| Working Capital | 3.33 |
| Total | 11.93 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 1.19 |
| Term Loan | 7.74 |
| Working Capital Loan | 3 |
| Total | 11.93 |
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Raw materials & machinery
- Raw Material Portland cementBuy on Amazon ↗
Primary binding material for concrete mix
- Raw Material SandBuy on Amazon ↗
Aggregate mixed with cement
- Raw Material MS Rod & wireBuy on Amazon ↗
Reinforcement material for grill structural strength
- Raw Material Other materialsBuy on Amazon ↗
Consumables and additives
- Machinery Moulds/frames (iron)Buy on Amazon ↗
Iron frames for shaping cement grills
- Machinery Wooden planksBuy on Amazon ↗
Support planks for moulding process
- Machinery Concrete hand mixerBuy on Amazon ↗
Equipment for mixing cement and sand
- Machinery Vibrator with 1 Hp motor and starterBuy on Amazon ↗
Vibrator unit for compaction of concrete mix
- Machinery Curing tank 10'x5'x3'Buy on Amazon ↗
Tanks for water curing of finished grills
- Machinery Pollution control equipmentBuy on Amazon ↗
Standard pollution control apparatus
- Machinery Other Tools & EquipmentsBuy on Amazon ↗
Miscellaneous workshop tools
Manufacturing process
- Lubricate iron or wooden moulds with kerosene oil to prepare for casting.
- Mix Portland cement and sand in a 1:3 ratio with proportionate water using a concrete hand mixer.
- Pour the concrete mixture into the moulds while embedding MS rods and wires at suitable depths for reinforcement.
- Remove excess material from the surface and smoothen using a trowel.
- Demould the shaped grills after approximately 24 hours.
- Immerse the grills in water for 14 days of curing to develop full strength and durability.
Market
Demand for cement grills grows parallel to building construction activity. They are favored for low cost, attractive designs, and functional benefits like ventilation and light filtering while preventing rain and intruders.