ALUMINIUM FOIL
[CODE.NO.3871]
Aluminium foil is a thin sheet of metal. As such it can be an absolute barrier to moisture, gases, odors, bacteria and moulds. The high reflectivity of aluminium ensures good protection against radiant heat, whilst its opacity is important in preventing deterioration of a very large range of foods and drinks which are affected by light. It is used for packaging and non packaging uses. The growth of this industry has been in the recent past, owing to the growing application of foil in a variety of products. India is one of the key producers of aluminium foil in the region. Over 70% of aluminium foil used in India is for packaging applications.
The Foil is a continuous web of aluminium metal rolled to thicknessranging from 0.005 mm to a maximum of 0.15 mm. Foil is available inmany forms, Le., hard, soft (annealed), lubricated, non-lubricated plain, coated, coloured, printed, embossed and laminated to a variety of paper and synthetic films.
The aluminum packaging for pharmaceutical industry is mainly processed by aluminum foil 8011 and 8021 with thickness of 0.02 - 0.75mm. The tempers of pharmaceutical grade aluminum foil are O and H18. The pharmaceutical packaging aluminum foil thickness generally used is 0.02 and 0.022 mm, and the thicker thickness are generally 0.04 - 0.75mm. When used as composite lamination, the base aluminium foil thickness is 0.006 - 0.02mm, after coating, laminating, and printing, the finished pharmaceutical packaging products are manufactured.
When use in pharmaceutical packaging industry, the aluminum foil has many features, the strength is good, the airtightness is good, and the aluminum foil can block the light and sanitation. When compared with other medical packaging material, foil aluminum packaging for pharmaceutical and other raw materials are more excellent than moisture resistance, and aluminum foil has good thermal insulation performance, the most important thing is that aluminum is non-toxic and non-adsorbent, it can minimize bacterial growth.
Aluminum foil for pharmaceutic packaging is mainly used for the packaging of liquid medicine and injection. Aluminum foil for medicine packaging has the advantages of moisture resistance, safety and hygiene, and portability, and is widely used in the international pharmaceutical industry. The main functions of pharmaceutical packaging are protection of drugs (prevention of quality changes); Ease of use; Provide information on drug characteristics and usage matters.
Main features of aluminum packaging for pharmaceutical industry are:
1. Aluminum foil has certain strength and ductility, wear resistance, and can protect the packaged objects most effectively.
2. Aluminum foil has good moisture resistance, gas barrier, shading, isolation, shielding and taste retention properties.
3. Medicinal aluminum foil has good printing performance, and can be printed with various colors on the light and dark sides of the aluminum foil or pattern.
Pharmaceutical Packaging in India The Indian Pharma foil packaging industry is highly fragmented, with the organized sector catering to only about 40 per cent of the market, while the balance 60 per cent requirement for aluminium foil is met through imports. The major players in the organized sector are Ess Dee Aluminium, Indal (a subsidiary of Hindalco which got merged with the parent) and Bilcare, while the unorganized sector is comprised of smaller players, such as PG Foils, Amco Vinyl, and Gujarat Foils etc.
Pharmaceutical packaging occupies a considerable portion of the overall drugs and pharmaceutical market in India and is growing steadily, and at the same pace of the industry. Pharmaceutical packaging consists of various types of glass, pet bottles, strip and blister packs, injectibles, ampoules, bulk packs, etc. Besides an increase in medication consumption, the adoption of stricter regulations and standards governing the production, storage, distribution and labeling of pharmaceuticals will boost global growth opportunities for packaging products and accessories. Historically, pharmaceutical packaging requirements focused exclusively on preserving the quality of enclosed medication. These requirements are now being extended to cover such criteria as the prevention of product tampering and counterfeiting, the assurance of product dispensing accuracy and the promotion of patient compliance with product dosage schedules.
Currently, the demand for blister and strip packaging is around 1,500 tonnes per month (including the demand of 300 tonnes per month for value-added products). Moreover, the demand for packaging is shifting to the organised sector. Thus, with a vertically integrated facility in place and with the huge capacity expansion being carried out, EDAL plans to capitalise on the available domestic market opportunity.
COST ESTIMATION
Plant Capacity 20 MT/Day
Land & Building (8000 sq.mt.) Rs. 4.94 Cr
Plant & Machinery Rs. 18.29 Cr
Working Capital for 2 Months Rs. 19.77 Cr
Total Capital Investment Rs. 44.17 Cr
Rate of Return 39%
Break Even Point 45%
INTRODUCTION
MAIN FEATURES OF ALUMINUM PACKAGING FOR
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY ARE:
FOILS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR
STRIP FOIL
ALU-ALU FOIL
BLISTER FOILS
ALUMINIUM FOIL FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING
PROPERTIES OF ALUMINIUM FOIL
ALUMINIUM FOIL HAS SIGNIFICANT PROPERTIES AS GIVEN BELOW:
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R&D)
THE DEVELOPMENTAL WORK CARRIED OUT
BY IFL AND INDAL ARE GIVEN BELOW:
I) IFL
II) INDAL
USES AND APPLICATIONS
THE FOIL IS USED FOR PACKAGING OF MANY PRODUCTS,
SOME OF WHICH ARE GIVEN BELOW:
ALUMINIUM PHARMACEUTICAL FOIL APPLICATIONS
B.I.S. SPECIFICATION
PROCESS FLOW CHART
MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF ALUMINIUM FOIL
1. RAW MATERIAL
2. ROLLING PROCESS
3. FOILI FINISHES, COATING AND LACQUERS
4. PRINTING AND EMBOSSING
5. QUALITY CONTROL
(A) MATERIAL
(B) SURFACE CONDITION
(C) COATING/LAMINATION
PHARMA LAMINATE
COATED BLISTER PACK FOIL
(D) WINDING
(E) DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES
6. MARKING
TECHNOLOGY STATUS OF INDIAN INDUSTRY
EQUIPMENT
COLLABORATION
TECHNOLOGICAL GAPS
TECHNOLOGY UPGRADATION EFFORTS
PLANT AND MACHINERY
A) ROLLING MACHINE
(B) DUBLER
(C) SEPARATOR
(D) ROLL GRINDING MACHINE
(E) ANNEALING FURNACE
APPLICATION AND GROWTH OF ALUMINIUM FOIL
INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURE AND ITS DEVELOPMENT:
OPPORTUNITIES, THREATS & CONCERNS:
OUTLOOK:
RECENT SWING IN PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING
INTRODUCTION
TYPES OF CONTAINER USED AS PRIMARY PACKAGING
FOR LIQUID ORALS ARE:
FOR SOLID DOSAGE FORMS
FUNCTION OF PACKAGING
PROPERTIES OF PACKAGING MATERIALS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
HAZARDS ENCOUNTERED BY PACKAGE MECHANICAL HAZARDS
COMPRESSION
VIBRATION
PACKAGING MATERIALS USED IN DIFFERENT FORMULATIONS
RECENT SWING IN PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGINGE IN INDUSTRY
CONCLUSION
TABLE: 1
PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING
BENEFITS OF ALUMINIUM FOIL
ALUMINIUM FOIL MARKET EXPECTATION
DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF ALUMINIUM FOIL
PLANT LAYOUT
MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS OF ALUMINIUM FOIL
SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
SUPPLIERS OF ALUMINIUM FOIL STOCK
SUPPLIERS OF PICKLING CHEMICALS
SUPPLIERS OF LACQUER THINNER
SUPPLIERS OF POLYETHYLENE POWDER
SUPPLIERS OF PLAND AND MACHINERY
EUROPEAN SUPPLIERS OF ALUMINIUM FOIL MILL
INDIAN SUPPLIERS FOR ALUMINIUM FOIL MILL
EUROPEIAN SUPPLIERS OF ANNEALING FURNACE
SUPPLIERS OF ANNEALING FURNACE
EUROPEAN SUPPLIERS OF AUTOMATIC FLATNESS CONTROL,
AUTOMATIC GAUGE CONTROL AND SEPARATOR
SUPPLIERS OF FOIL PRINTING MACHINE, LAMINATING MACHINE
AND EMBOSSING MACHINE
SUPPLIERS OF DG SETS
SUPPLIERS OF POWER TRANSFORMERS
SUPPLIERS OF COOLING TOWER
SUPPLIERS OF ETP PLANTS
SUPPLIERS OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENTS
SUPPLIERS OF AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENTS
SUPPLIERS OF AIR COMPRESSORS
SUPPLIERS OF WEIGHING MACHINE (PLATFORM TYPE)
SUPPLIERS OF SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP
SUPPLIERS OF SHOT BLASTING EQUIPMENTS
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)
