Printer Ink Manufacturing Unit
The unit manufactures printing ink for various applications, including packaging, publishing, and commercial printing. The process involves dispersing pigments, binders, and additives using high-shear mixing machinery to achieve the desired color strength and quality.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Plant & Machinery | 13.4 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 0.6 |
| Working Capital | 3.56 |
| Total | 17.56 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 1.76 |
| Term Loan | 12.6 |
| Working Capital Loan | 3.2 |
| Total | 17.56 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment6
- Ball MillBuy on Amazon ↗
- Triple roll millBuy on Amazon ↗
- Varnish KettleBuy on Amazon ↗
- Planetary mixerBuy on Amazon ↗
- Pot MillBuy on Amazon ↗
- Laboratory and other equipmentBuy on Amazon ↗
Raw materials4
- PigmentsBuy on Amazon ↗
- BindersBuy on Amazon ↗
- ExtendersBuy on Amazon ↗
- PlasticizersBuy on Amazon ↗
Manufacturing process
- Wetting of pigment particles in the liquid phase.
- Mixing of pigments with resins, oils, and additives in a high shear mixer.
- Dispersion process to reduce particle size to the primary range.
- Milling using ball mills or triple roll mills to achieve final consistency and color strength.
- Quality testing and final ink formulation.
Market
The printing ink industry in India is experiencing rapid growth, driven by expansion in packaging, newspapers, and commercial advertising. There is significant demand for diverse ink types, and the market is supported by both organized and unorganized manufacturers.
From the project report
