Surgical Cotton (Roll), Zig Zag Cotton and Cotton Balls (Cap: 1000 Kg/Day)

SURGICAL COTTON (ROLL), ZIG ZAG COTTON AND COTTON BALLS (CAP: 1000 KG/DAY)

[EIRI/EDPR/4528] J.C.: 2745XL

INTRODUCTION

The raw cotton is processed by series of steps which render the cotton hydro-phallic in character and free from external impurities needed to be fit for use in surgical dressings and personal hygiene. Absorbent Cotton is also used for making conventional type of Sanitary napkins or pads besides medical purposes. And fairly good quality of cotton wool is consumed in beauty parlours for removing make up and dirt etc.

Absorbent Cotton also known as Surgical Cotton or Cotton Wool is mainly used for medical purposes in hospitals, nursing homes, dispensaries etc., Because of high fluid absorbency power, it is better known as absorbent cotton. The absorbent cotton should be chemically inert and soft to give maximum protection and should not cause irritation. These properties can be achieved by manufacturing the product as per standard method of manufacture. The raw cotton is processed by series of steps which render the cotton hydro-phillic in character and free from external impurities needed to be fit for use in surgical dressings and personal hygiene. 

Absorbent Cotton is also used for making conventional type of Sanitary napkins or pads besides medical purposes. And fairly good quality of cotton wool is consumed in beauty parlours for removing make up and dirt etc., With the development of medical facilities and growing awareness towards personal hygiene, the absorbent cotton industry registered steady growth rate in past and is picking up pace with the spread of education and upward economic growth of towns and villages.

These are mainly used in hospital/Dispensaries for tying the wounds after dressing.

Surgical Cotton is mainly used for cleaning and dressing the wounds by Doctor and Jauhrus's. It is also used by Tailors for putting pads in Woolen Suits etc. and making Novalties items by artists. Of course the Doctors consume the maximum quantity of Surgical Cotton produced in India. In present much advanced time the numbers of doctors are increasing drastically thereby increasing demand for surgical cotton at very fast rate. It also carried a good potential. Medium staple cottons, Bonde was to from cotton Mills or Linters from spinning Mills are used as raw materials for the manufacture of this product. To manufacture surgical cotton anyone of these three materials may be used separately or farely economical blend produce good quality surgical cotton.

COST ESTIMATION

Plant Capacity            1000 Kg./Day  

Land & Building (6000 sq.mt.)    Rs. 8.37 Cr    

Plant & Machinery                    Rs. 2.50 Cr 

Working Capital for 2 Months    Rs. 1.30 Cr 

Total Capital Investment          Rs. 12.38 Cr 

Rate of Return                          14%

Break Even Point                      68%

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

PROPERTIES OF SURGICAL COTTON

USES AND APPLICATIONS OF SURGICAL COTTON

B.I.S. SPECIFICATION

MARKET OVERVIEW OF SURGICAL COTTON

DYNAMICS

MARKET SEGMENTATION:

REGIONAL ANALYSIS:

SEQUENCES IN SURGICAL COTTON MANUFACTURE

PROCESSING DETAILS OF SURGICAL COTTON

1. MECHANICAL CLEANING OF RAW COTTON

STAINLESS STEEL KIER VESSEL

2. BOILING

3. BLEACHING

4. HYDROEXTRACTION

5. DRYING

6. CARDING

7. STERLIZATION

8. PACKING

FLOW SHEET FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF SURGICAL COTTON

TEST PROCEDURE FOR ADHESIVE BANDAGE PERFORMANCE

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ADHESIVE BANDAGE

SAMPLES ACROSS FABRIC WIDTH

PEEL TEST

(A) PEEL TEST ATTACHMENT INITIAL STATE AND 

(B) PEEL TEST FINAL STATE

MACHINE SETTING

MACHINE SETTING POINTS

PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM OF ADHESIVE BANDAGE

MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF COTTON BALLS

COTTON BALL MAKING MACHINE

TESTING REQUIRED FOR SURGICAL COTTON

ABSORBENT COTTON WOOL I.P STANDARD:

DESCRIPTION:

1) IDENTIFICATION:

2) ACIDITY/ALAKALINITY:

3) SURFACE ACTIVE AGENTS:

4) NEPS:

5) TEST OF ABSORBENCY:

I) TEST FOR SINKING TIME

6) TEST FOR WATER HOLDING CAPACITY:

7) FLUOESCENCE:

8) COLOURING MATTER:

COVERING RAW MATERIAL STANDARDS INDIAN/INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

INDIAN STANDARDS

DETAILS OF EQUIPMENTS FOR SURGICAL COTTON

PRE COTTON CLEANING MACHINES LIST

INDIVIUAL MACHINE SPECIFICATION:

ROUND BALE PLUCKER

CONDENSOR

SIX BEATER

VENTILATOR

BLEACHING COTTON MACHINES LIST

INDIVIUAL MACHINE SPECIFICATION:

FIBRE PRESSING MACHINE

KIER

HYDRO EXTRACTOR

WET OPENER

FIBRE DRYER MACHINE

EFFLUENT WATER TREATMENT LIST

SURGICAL COTTON ROLL MACHINES LIST

MATERIAL FEEDING MACHINE

CARDING WITH CHUTE

ROLLING MACHINE

CUTTING MACHINE

COMPLETE PLANT SUPPLIERS

SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY

SUPPLIERS OF COTTON OPENING MACHINE

SUPPLIERS OF BOILING AND BLEACHING TANK

SUPPLIERS OF CARDING MACHINES

SUPPLIERS OF SIZING MACHINE

SUPPLIERS OF BOILERS

SUPPLIERS OF AIR COMPRESSORS

SUPPLIERS OF WEIGHING SCALES/MACHINES

SUPPLIERS OF HYDRO EXTRACTOR

SUPPLIERS OF ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS, ROPEWAYS & RELATED PRODUCTS

SUPPLIERS OF PACKAGING MACHINERY

SUPPLIERS OF DIESEL GENERATOR

PRESENT MANUFACTURES OF SURGICAL COTTON

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)