Door Closer Manufacturing Unit
This project profile covers the manufacturing of hydraulic door closers used for fire safety and controlled door closure in residential and commercial buildings. The unit involves machining and casting non-porous metal bodies, assembling internal components like springs and pinion assemblies, and surface finishing.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Plant & Machinery | 12 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 0.5 |
| Other Misc. Assets | 0.5 |
| Working Capital | 6.3 |
| Total | 19.3 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 1.93 |
| Term Loan | 11.7 |
| Working Capital Loan | 5.67 |
| Total | 19.3 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment6
- Lathe MachineBuy on Amazon ↗
Machining tool used to shape metal
- Drill machineBuy on Amazon ↗
Tool used to make round holes
- Bench grinderBuy on Amazon ↗
Appliance for sharpening and shaping instruments
- Bench ViseBuy on Amazon ↗
Workbench-mounted holding mechanism with two jaws
- Stamping PressBuy on Amazon ↗
Metalworking equipment to shape or cut metal
- Spray Paint GunBuy on Amazon ↗
Used to apply finishes and paint
Raw materials10
- Non-porus metal bodyBuy on Amazon ↗
Cast iron or aluminum alloy main casting
- Metallic platesBuy on Amazon ↗
- SpringBuy on Amazon ↗
- Nuts and valvesBuy on Amazon ↗
- Rack and pinion assemblyBuy on Amazon ↗
- WasherBuy on Amazon ↗
- Hydrolux paintBuy on Amazon ↗
- Main arms and adjusting armBuy on Amazon ↗
- BearingBuy on Amazon ↗
- Hydraulic oilBuy on Amazon ↗
High viscosity hydraulic fluid
Manufacturing process
- Procure raw materials and verify shape and size according to product specifications.
- Perform pressure testing on the metallic body and finish grinding for surface improvement.
- Assemble major components like springs, bolts, racks, pinion assembly, and washers onto the metallic body.
- Apply oil and grease to movable parts and fill the main bore with hydraulic fluid, followed by door testing.
- Impart product name and specifications onto the door closer using a stamping procedure.
- Apply spray paint, dry in a furnace for a perfect finish, and prepare for final packaging.
- Proceed with final packaging for sale.
Market
Door closers are increasingly essential for contemporary doors in workplaces, schools, hospitals, and homes to ensure fire safety and preserve room temperature.
From the project report



