Manufacturing

PAINT BRUSH MANUFACTURING UNIT

This project involves a manufacturing unit for producing high-quality paint brushes using synthetic bristles. The process includes mixing bristles, assembling them into ferrules with spacers, and securing them into handles via mechanical riveting or crimping.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Plant & Machinery16
Furniture & Fixtures0.5
Working Capital3.88
Total20.38

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution2.04
Term Loan14.85
Working Capital Loan3.49
Total20.38

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment4

Raw materials5

Manufacturing process

  1. Unbundle and mix bristles of different sizes and tapers using a mixing machine.
  2. Separate the required weight of bristles for the intended brush size.
  3. Assemble bristles and ferrules on a conveyor belt, inserting spacers automatically.
  4. Epoxy the bristles into the ferrule and plug, then dry the brush heads.
  5. Clean loose hairs and tip or feather the ends of the brush.
  6. Attach brush heads to plastic handles using machine nailing, riveting, or crimping.
  7. Package the final product for sale.

From the project report