Cricket Bat Making Unit
This project report outlines the establishment of a cricket bat making unit using Kashmiri willow clefts and cane handles. The unit will cater to both domestic and export markets for cricket sporting equipment.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Plant & Machinery | 10.56 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 1.2 |
| Working Capital | 8.06 |
| Total | 19.82 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 1.98 |
| Term Loan | 10.58 |
| Working Capital Loan | 7.25 |
| Total | 19.82 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment12
- Band saw MachineBuy on Amazon ↗
Cutting wood
- Surface plannerBuy on Amazon ↗
Planing wood surfaces
- Sand roller with dust collecting ductBuy on Amazon ↗
Sanding equipment
- Bat press machineBuy on Amazon ↗
Pressing willow clefts
- Chook machineBuy on Amazon ↗
Shaping equipment
- Scoop wood design machineBuy on Amazon ↗
Scooping bat back
- Spray gunBuy on Amazon ↗
For varnishing/painting
- Cutter with motorBuy on Amazon ↗
Cutting operations
- Wood working lathe with motorBuy on Amazon ↗
Lathe machine for wood
- Router with motor and other accessoriesBuy on Amazon ↗
Routing operations
- Handle lathe machineBuy on Amazon ↗
Shaping handles
- Motor with bearing and driving beltsBuy on Amazon ↗
Power transmission
Raw materials14
- Kasmiri willow wood cleftBuy on Amazon ↗
Main raw material for bat blade
- HandlesBuy on Amazon ↗
Cane or wood handles
- Handle threadBuy on Amazon ↗
Thread for binding handle
- GripsBuy on Amazon ↗
Rubber grips for bat handles
- Sand paper sheetBuy on Amazon ↗
For sanding and smoothing
- StickersBuy on Amazon ↗
Brand and decoration stickers
- VarnishBuy on Amazon ↗
Finishing coat
- ThinnerBuy on Amazon ↗
For thinning polish/varnish
- Liquid hydrogenBuy on Amazon ↗
Treatment chemical
- PolishBuy on Amazon ↗
Wood polish
- FevicolBuy on Amazon ↗
Adhesive for joining
- Skin padding laminationBuy on Amazon ↗
Protective lamination
- Polythene packingBuy on Amazon ↗
Packaging material
- Bags for batsBuy on Amazon ↗
Carrying bags
Manufacturing process
- Procure Kashmiri willow clefts and cane handles as primary raw materials.
- Cut and plane the willow clefts to approximate dimensions using band saws and surface planners.
- Press the willow clefts using the bat press machine to increase durability and performance.
- Attach the cane handle to the willow blade using adhesive and binding thread.
- Shape and profile the bat using lathes, routers, and scoop design machines.
- Smooth the surface using sand rollers and sand paper sheets.
- Apply polish, varnish, stickers, and protective skin padding/lamination.
- Inspect quality and pack the finished cricket bats into polythene and carry bags.
Market
Cricket is immensely popular in India and Commonwealth countries. India accounts for a significant portion of world production of cricket bats, supplying to various domestic states and exporting globally.
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