Melamine Crockery Business Unit
This project involves setting up a manufacturing unit for melamine crockery, including items like plates, bowls, and spoons. Melamine crockery is a durable, hard-wearing, and heat-resistant alternative to traditional porcelain, making it ideal for schools, hospitals, and catering establishments.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Plant & Machinery | 30.5 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 1.5 |
| Working Capital | 7.78 |
| Total | 39.78 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 3.98 |
| Term Loan | 28.8 |
| Working Capital Loan | 7 |
| Total | 39.78 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment4
- Melamine Crockery Making MachineBuy on Amazon ↗
- Scrap GrinderBuy on Amazon ↗
- Profile DiesBuy on Amazon ↗
- Hand ToolsBuy on Amazon ↗
Raw materials4
- Melamine PowderBuy on Amazon ↗
- Decal PaperBuy on Amazon ↗
- MethanolBuy on Amazon ↗
- Packing MaterialBuy on Amazon ↗
Manufacturing process
- Mix melamine powder with methanol and water in the required composition and stir for 10-15 minutes.
- Weight raw material and heat in a baking oven at 50°C to remove moisture.
- Mount the required profile die in the machine and place the heated powder on the die.
- Execute the curing cycle to mold the product at desired pressure.
- Open the mold to apply the decal paper and return to normal pressure/temperature for 2-3 minutes with degassing.
- Remove the molded article, trim burrs using hand grinders or knives, and perform quality checks.
- Final inspection, packing, and dispatch.
Market
Melamine crockery is highly popular in pubs, schools, care homes, and hospitals due to its break-resistant nature and superior appearance compared to traditional ceramic wares.
From the project report
