Plastics & Polymers

Plastic Bucket Manufacturing Unit

This project involves the establishment of a plastic bucket manufacturing unit using injection molding technology. The facility will produce 10-liter plastic buckets from polypropylene granules, catering to both urban and rural household markets.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Plant & Machinery37.5
Furniture & Fixtures1.5
Working Capital5.56
Total44.56

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution4.46
Term Loan35.1
Working Capital Loan5
Total44.56

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment6

Raw materials3

Manufacturing process

  1. Load plastic granules into the machine via hopper.
  2. Plasticize material by heating and pressure in an extruder.
  3. Inject molten plastic into a cold mould under pressure.
  4. Allow the material to cool and set within the mould.
  5. Eject the finished product from the mould.
  6. Trim the articles to remove flashes.

From the project report