Ceramic Candles for Water Filter
This business manufactures ceramic candles used in water filtration systems to remove bacteria and suspended impurities. The production involves processing ceramic raw materials to create domestic and community-type filter candles.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Building & Civil Work | 0 |
| Plant & Machinery | 5.7 |
| Working Capital | 12.128 |
| Total | 17.828 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Total | 17.828 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment7
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Raw materials5
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Manufacturing process
- Mixing of ceramic raw materials like China Clay, Alumina, Quartz, and Feldspar with combustible materials.
- Forming the mixture into specific candle shapes using Plaster of Paris molds.
- Drying the molded candles in an electrical drying oven.
- Firing the dried candles in an oil-fired rectangular kiln to achieve the required hardness and porosity.
- Finishing and quality testing for filtration efficiency.
Market
The product is used for domestic and community water filtration. Potential entrepreneurs can obtain technical know-how from the Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Kolkata.