VEGETABLE CRATE (PLASTIC)
[CODE NO.3945]
The plastic vegetable crates are known to be used for storage of various vegetables and for shipping from one location to the other. The vegetables are known to be positioning in a crate, with or without cover. The crates are loaded before transporting it in a truck or a train and shipped well to the final destination. The plastic vegetable crates are known to provide complete protection of stored good and vegetables from any kind of breakage or damage.
Currently, there are three types of vegetable crates used in the market: wooden crates, plastic crates as well as cardboard boxes. Out of the three, the wooden crates are the most traditional crate used for storage and handling of vegetables. The cardboard vegetable crates are the most advanced ones used for storing lightweight vegetables and are quiet limited in their application.
In the international market, there is a trend that is shifting towards the use of plastic crates which are much used in storage. These crates are then used for agriculture, clothing, electronics, food, fruit, vegetables, groceries, bakeries, fisheries, household goods, logistics, nurseries, pharmaceuticals, rubbers, and others.
The vegetable plastic crates are used in wide number of applications such as food packaging and discarding of wastes. Plastic crates can be reused many number of times and that is the greatest advantage that they offer. It needs to be noted well that the fruits and the vegetable industry is extending its use much in the transportation domain across the distribution chain.
The plastic crates travel across 3 segments of the vegetable and fruit industry. The plastic crates are known to be UV resistant and are not like wooden crates that are otherwise sensitive to changes in temperature. Most of the vegetable companies prefer the use of plastic crates as they are able to stand freezing conditions.
The use of plastic crates is very efficient in getting vegetables conveniently to the market. These plastic crates are used to move and store goods across the distribution chain. It needs to be noted well that the plastic crates are loaded well in the first segment of the material handling process and then stored and shipped well as per the desired location.
The vegetable plastic crates assist in protecting the fragile and delicate products across the distribution centre. The use of plastic crates assists in providing good stability, excellent ventilation as well as smooth and protective handling. The use of vegetable plastic crates has much increased due to awareness related to global warming. These plastic crates can be reused and recycled, and therefore are the best option available in the market.
The vegetable plastic crates are resilient and strong, and made from high-density polyethylene. These crates are known to withstand the changes of the industry. The wooden crates as well as the cardboard boxes are somewhat lacking in the qualities needed for the dairy industry. The custom-made vegetable crates are used up to the final stage of the material handling process. The vegetable plastic crates are able to handle heavy loads and the rigors of tacking, transportation as well as loading.
COST ESTIMATION
Plant Capacity 800 Nos/Day
Land & Building (10,000 sq.ft.) Rs. 1.88 Cr
Plant & Machinery Rs. 92 Lac
Working Capital for 2 Months Rs. 63 Lac
Total Capital Investment Rs. 3.53 Cr
Rate of Return 28%
Break Even Point 56%
INTRODUCTION
USES AND APPLICATION
B.I.S. SPECIFICATION
TOP VEGETABLE PRODUCING STATES IN INDIA
KEY STATES FOR TOP 5 VEGETABLES IN INDIA
OVERVIEW OF AGRICULURE IN INDIA
MARKET OVERVIEW OF PLASTIC CRATES
SOME MAJOR PLAYERS IN THIS MARKET ARE AS FOLLOWS –
MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF PLASTIC CRATES
BASIC STEPS IN INJECTION MOULDING
BASIC STEP 1: PRODUCT DESIGN
BASIC STEP 2: MOLD DESIGN
BASIC STEP 3: THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS
TOOLING
MOLD BASE
PROCESS IN DETAILS
PLASTICIZING
INJECTION
AFTER FILLING
COOLING AND MOULD RELESE
TIME CYCLE
FLOW DIAGRAM FOR THE MANUFACTURING (INJECTION MOULDED GOODS)
INJECTION MOULDING
INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE
MOLD
MOLDING
MOLDING CONDITION
PLASTIC CRATE MOULDS
FRUITS CRATE
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:
8. TOTAL LOAD:
9. LAND AREA/MAN POWER RATIO:
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES
INTRODUCTION
PROJECT HANDLING
PROJECT SCHEDULING
PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
TIME SCHEDULE
SUPPLIER OF PLANT AND MACHINERY
SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
POLY PROPYLENE GRANULES
RAW MATERIALS CALCULATION
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)
