Industry Overview
Glass wool is a thermal and acoustic insulation material made from fine glass fibres bonded into a wool-like structure. Its insulating performance results primarily from the numerous small air pockets trapped between the fibres, which restrict heat transfer. Glass wool is manufactured in rolls, slabs, loose-fill forms, and materials suitable for spraying or application in place.
The manufacturing process involves mixing natural sand and recycled glass, melting the mixture at approximately 1,450°C, and converting the molten glass into fine fibres through centrifugal or air-jet processes. A binder provides cohesion and mechanical strength, after which the fibre mat is heated to around 200°C to polymerize the resin, calendered, cut, packed, palletized, and stored.
Glass wool products are used in building insulation, cavity walls, ceilings, curtain walls, ducting, piping, and soundproofing applications. Their low density, flexibility, durability, and ability to combine with other construction materials make them suitable for a wide range of insulation requirements. The report also covers glass fibre characteristics, manufacturing methods, raw materials, glass melting and refining, rotary fiberizing, plant layout, refractories, process flow, market aspects, project implementation, and plant and machinery requirements.
Cost Estimation
| Particular | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 13.8889 MT/Day |
| Land & Building (8000 sq.mt.) | Rs. 2.87 Cr |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs. 2.88 Cr |
| Working Capital for 2 Months | Rs. 1.47 Cr |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs. 7.65 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 28% |
| Break Even Point | 63% |
Content Index
- INTRODUCTION
- GLASS WOOL
- INSULATING GLASS FIBRES (GLASS WOOL)
- CHARACTERISTICS OF GLASS WOOL
- USES AND APPLICATION
- B.I.S. SPECIFICATION
- GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW OF GLASS WOOL
- COMPETITORS IDENTIFIED IN THIS MARKET INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS
- OVERVIEW OF FIBER GLASS MARKET
- DEMAND- SUPPLY GAP
- EXPORT POSSIBILITY
- DOMESTIC/ EXPORT MARKET
- BONDED FIBER GLASS
- BONDED FIBRE GLASS WOOL CONFIRMS TO IS 8183
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF GLASS WOOL
- FORMULATION OF GLASS WOOL
- FIBRES GLASS FORMING
- ROTARY FIBERIZING
- MANUFACTURING METHODS & PRODUCTS
- SUBSEQUENT FABRICATION
- LUBRICANTS, BINDERS ETC.
- GLASS WOOL PRODUCTION LINE
- TYPE OF GLASS WOOL PRODUCTS:
- PRODUCT FEATURES:
- PROCESSING DETAILS OF GLASS FIBER MANUFACTURING
- RAW MATERIALS HANDLING -
- GLASS MELTING AND REFINING -
- FIGURE: TYPICAL FLOW DIAGRAM OF THE GLASS FIBER PRODUCTION PROCESS
- WOOL GLASS FIBER FORMING AND FINISHING -
- FIGURE: A TYPICAL SPIN PROCESS.
- FIGURE: SIDE VIEW OF CURING OVEN (INDIRECT HEATING) AND COOLING SECTION
- GLASS TANK MELTING SODA LIME GLASS
- A. THE MELTING CHAMBER CROWN:
- B. THE BREAST WALLS AND CHARGING-END:
- C. PORTS AND REGENERATOR CHAMBERS:
- D. CHECKERS:
- E. RIDER ARCHES:
- THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES IN REFRACTORIES TO BE SIGNIFICANT IN ACHIEVING LONG LIFE:
- TANK CROWNS & WALLS
- REGENERATOR CROWN, WALLS, PORTS & CHECKERS
- THE WEAR MECHANISMS ARE DIVIDED INTO FOUR GROUPS ACCORDING TO CHECKER ZONES:
- REFRACTORIES FOR SODA LIME GLASS TANKS
- A. TANK CROWNS & WALLS
- B. REGENERATOR PORTS
- C. REGENERATION CROWNS
- D. REGENERATOR WALLS
- E. REGENERATOR CHECKERS
- F. INTERMEDIATE CHECKERS
- G. BOTTOM CHECKERS
- H. RIDER ARCHES & CHECKER SUPPORTS
- PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM FOR GLASS WOOL
- BLOCK DIAGRAM OF GLASS WOOL MANUFACTURE
- PRINCIPLES OF PLANT LAYOUT
- MAJOR PROVISIONS IN ROAD PLANNING FOR MULTIPURPOSE SERVICE ARE
- PLANT LOCATION FACTORS
- PRIMARY FACTORS
- 1. RAW-MATERIAL SUPPLY:
- 2. MARKETS:
- 3. POWER AND FUEL SUPPLY:
- 4. WATER SUPPLY:
- 5. CLIMATE:
- 6. TRANSPORTATION:
- 7. WASTE DISPOSAL:
- 8. LABOR:
- 9. REGULATORY LAWS:
- 10. TAXES:
- 11. SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
- 12. COMMUNITY FACTORS:
- 13. VULNERABILITY TO WARTIME ATTACK:
- 14. FLOOD AND FIRE CONTROL:
- EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED IN THE PROJECT REPORT
- 1. DEPRECIATION:
- 2. FIXED ASSETS:
- 3. WORKING CAPITAL:
- 4. BREAK-EVEN POINT:
- 5. OTHER FIXED EXPENSES:
- 6. MARGIN MONEY:
- 7. TOTAL LOAD:
- 8. LAND AREA/MAN POWER RATIO:
- PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES
- INTRODUCTION
- PROJECT HANDLING
- PROJECT SCHEDULING
- PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
- TIME SCHEDULE
- PLANT & MACHINERY SUPPLIERS (IMPORTED)
- COMPLETE GLASS WOOL MFG. PLANT.
Appendix
- 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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