Plaster of Paris (B Type)
This business involves the manufacturing of Plaster of Paris, a calcium sulphate compound that hardens when mixed with water. The product is widely used in the ceramic industry for molds, as well as in the production of chalk crayons, gypsum boards, and decorative building materials.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Plant & Machinery | 8 |
| Working Capital | 5.5 |
| Total | 30.68 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Term Loan | 5.1125 |
| Working Capital Loan | 26.555 |
| Total | 30.68 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment2
- Rotary Cylindrical drum calcinerBuy on Amazon ↗
- Attrition Disc PulveriserBuy on Amazon ↗
Raw materials2
- Plaster of Paris MediumBuy on Amazon ↗
- Labels and Packing MaterialBuy on Amazon ↗
Manufacturing process
- Raw gypsum is fed into a rotary cylindrical drum calciner for heating.
- The calcined gypsum is cooled and processed through an attrition disc pulveriser.
- The material is ground to the required fineness to achieve 'B' type specifications.
- The finished plaster is packed in appropriate containers for distribution.
Market
Extensive demand in the ceramic industry for model and mold preparation, as well as use in interior decoration and school supplies like chalk crayons.