Industry Overview
Mineral wool is a fibrous insulation material manufactured primarily from glass, natural rock, and industrial slag. It is widely used for thermal and acoustic insulation in buildings, from cellars to roofs, in both new construction and renovation projects. Its distinctive properties include high thermal resistance, dimensional stability, and versatility across residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Mineral wool is broadly classified into two main categories: glass wool and stone wool, which includes slag wool. Although these products differ in their raw materials and melting methods, their subsequent manufacturing processes and environmental considerations are broadly similar.
Glass wool is produced by melting a mixture of natural and recycled glass, including bottles, vehicle windscreens, and window panes. The glass is melted at approximately 1,450 °C and converted into fine fibres. A binder is applied to bond the fibres together, after which the fibre mat is heated to approximately 200 °C to cure the binder and develop strength and stability. The finished material is then cut and packaged into rolls, panels, slabs, or batts.
The performance and characteristics of mineral wool depend on several factors, including fibre diameter and length, binder content, additives, cutting methods, and packaging, rather than density alone. These variables enable manufacturers to produce insulation materials suited to different thermal, acoustic, and mechanical requirements.
Cost Estimation
| Particulars | Project Details |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 40 Ton/Day |
| Land & Building (10000 sq.mt) | Rs. 6.84 Cr |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs. 3.71 Cr |
| Working Capital for 2 Months | Rs. 3.59 Cr |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs. 14.45 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 36% |
| Break Even Point | 55% |
Content Index
- INTRODUCTION
- GLASS WOOL
- COMPOSITION OF GLASS WOOL ARE GIVEN IN%
- FEATURES OF GLASS WOOL
- LIMITATIONS
- STONE WOOL
- ROCKWOOL (STONE WOOL, SLAG WOOL)
- COMPOSITION OF STONE WOOL ARE GIVEN IN%
- COMPOSITION OF STAG WOOL ARE GIVEN IN%
- CHARACTERISTICS
- PROPERTIES
- ADVANTAGES
- USES AND APPLICATION
- ITS USES INCLUDE
- MINERAL WOOL APPLICATIONS
- INSULATION’S ACOUSTIC STRENGTHS
- TYPICAL SOUND LEVELS
- INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
- B.I.S. SPECIFICATION
- PROCESS FLOW CHART
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS
- (1) MELTING PROCESS
- (2) FIBRE FORMATION
- (A) POWELL PROCESS
- (B) DOWNEY PROCESS
- (3) FINAL PRODUCT FORMATION
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF GLASS WOOL
- ELECTRIC MELTING
- FABRISATION PROCESS
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF STONE WOOL
- THE MAIN STEPS ARE GIVEN BELOW
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS INVOLVES FOLLOWING STEPS
- TECHNOLOGY
- TYPES OF FURNACES USED
- BLOWING PROCESS
- MELTING AND BLOWING TEMP
- COLLECTION OF WOOL
- MARKET POSITION
- MINERAL WOOL MARKET WILL REACH $15 BILLION IN 2022
- EXPORT DATA OF STONE WOOL
- TOTAL VALUE & VOLUME OF EXPORTS IN INDIA
- TOP SUPPLIERS
- TOP PORTS OF DISCHARGE
- TOTAL VALUE & VOLUME OF IMPORTS IN INDIA
- TOP SUPPLIERS
- TOP PORTS OF DISCHARGE
- PLANT LAYOUT
- MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS FOR MINERAL WOOL
- BUYERS OF MINERAL WOOL
- SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
- SUPPLIERS OF BASALT FIBRE
- SUPPLIERS OF DOLOMITE POWDER
- SUPPLIERS OF BLAST FURNACE SLAG
- SUPPLIERS OF PHENOL FORMALDEHIDE
- SUPPLIERS OF MINERAL OIL
- SUPPLIERS OF COKE
- SUPPLIERS OF COMPLETE PLANT FOR MINERAL WOOL
- EOT CRANE
- SUPPLIERS OF POWER TRANSFORMER
- SUPPLIERS OF ELECTRICAL PANEL
- SUPPLIERS OF COOLING TOWER
- SUPPLIERS OF EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT (ETP PLANT)
- AIR POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENTS
- AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENTS
- AIR COMPRESSORS
- PLATFORM WEIGHING MACHINE
- MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS
- FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS
- SHOT BLASTING MACHINE
Appendix
- APPENDIX – A:
- 01. PLANT ECONOMICS
- 02. LAND & BUILDING
- 03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
- 04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
- 05. FIXED CAPITAL
- 06. RAW MATERIAL
- 07. SALARY AND WAGES
- 08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
- 09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
- 10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
- 11. COST OF PRODUCTION
- 12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
- 13. BREAK EVEN POINT
- 14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
- 15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
- 16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
- 17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
- 18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)
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