lATEX
PRODUCTS
Technology/Process Description:
Company is the
largest manufacturer and processor of centrifuged latex in India. Centrifuging
machine (L-779) is used for processing Latex, with an output capacity of 2055
Lit per Day. Strict quality control is supported with a well equipped
laboratory with the latest calibrated testing equipments. Testing is done on
all materials, which includes the unprocessed Latex and all Chemicals. This
controls the latex quality at the initial stages of processing.
Added to the regular forms of creamed,
centrifuged and double-centrifuged latex, company excels in processing
speciality latex grades. They meet, the exact standards required by clients
which are manufacturers of Gloves, Mattress, Condoms, Toys, Balloon or
Catheters.
Technically specified natural rubber is processed to produce ISNR-20
(Internationally known as SMR-20). The Company also makes technically specified
natural rubber of higher grades including ISNR-3L.
This first latex glove plant was set in
India by the company. The unit has an installed capacity to produce 1,64,25,000
pairs of gloves per annum. Company manufactures gloves which are marketed under
the brand names Serjun and Caretex.
Technology/Product
Specifications:
PRODUCT 1: 60% DRC LATEX
60% DRC Latex
There are a wide variety of natural
rubber latex types including high ammonia, low ammonia, double centrifuged
latex, deproteinized latex and homogenized latex. This is made from natural
rubber and is an important raw material for industrial use.
PRODUCT
2: TECHNICAL SPECIFIED RUBBER (ISNR)
Technical Specified
Rubber or T.S.R.(Internationally known as SMR) is the form of rubber whose
properties are well known and confirm to set pre-determined standards. The
processing of technically specified natural rubber is done to produce ISNR-20 (Internationally
known as SMR-20). The Company also makes technically specified natural rubber
of higher grades including ISNR-3L and ISNR-3CV. Coagulated field latex is used as the chief
raw material for production of ISNR-3L and ISNR-3CV while cuplump is used as
main raw material for production of ISNR-20.
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Physical and Chemical Requirements for Rubber, Raw,
Natural |
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Sl. No. |
Characteristic |
ISNR 3CV |
ISNR 3L |
ISNR 20 |
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i) |
Dirt
content, percent by mass, Max. |
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.2 |
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ii) |
Volatile
matter, percent by mass, Max. |
0.8 |
0.8 |
0.8 |
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iii) |
Ash,
percent by mass, Max. |
0.5 |
0.5 |
1 |
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iv) |
Nitrogen,
percent by mass, Max. |
0.6 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
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v) |
Initial
plasticity |
As
agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier |
30
(Min) |
30
(Min) |
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vi) |
Plasticity
Retention index (PRI) Min. |
60 |
60 |
40 |
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vii) |
Colour
(Lovibond scale), Max. |
- |
6 |
- |
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viii) |
Mooney
viscosity ML 1.1 AT 100 °C |
60±5 |
- |
- |
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ix) |
Accelerated
storage hardening, DP |
8 (Max) |
- |
- |
Testing: Stringent testing as per
norms is carried out to ensure that production meets various parameters. From a lot, samples are cut from two opposing
corners of every tenth bale. The two are then bulked and tested for various
parameters.
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The
parameters tested for are |
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1 |
Dirt
Content |
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5 |
Initial
Plasticity (P0) |
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2 |
ASN
Content |
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6 |
Plasticity
Retention Index (PRI) |
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3 |
Nitrogen
Content |
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7 |
Colour
or Louibond Scale (in case of ISNR 3L) |
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4 |
Volatile
Matter Content |
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8 |
Mooney
Viscosity (in case of ISNR 3CV) |
PRODUCT 3:
GLOVES
1. Chlorinated Unlined
Natural Rubber Gloves
Features:
·
Natural rubber, no filler, no flock
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Anatomically shaped for comfort
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Improved sensitivity and dexterity
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Anti-slip pattern for good grip in wet and dry conditions
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Easy - on - easy – off
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Low in soluble proteins
Use:
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All forms of house cleaning
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Hair washing and dyeing
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Gardening and hobbies
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Food handling
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Dishwashing
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Laboratories
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Laundering
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Per caring
2. Light Weight flock lined natural rubber
gloves
Features:
·
Mild vanilla fragrance
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Natural rubber
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Anatomically shaped for comfort
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Pure cotton flock lining to absorb perspiration
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Improved sensitivity and dexterity
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Anti-slip pattern for good grip in wet and dry
conditions
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Straight cuff
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Bacteriostatic and fungistatic additives
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Blue colour is in FDA and USDA conformance for use in
repeated contact with food
(Yellow-optional)
Use:
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Pharmaceutical
manufacture
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All forms of house cleaning
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Plant maintenance
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Food processing
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Light assembly
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Dishwashing
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Laboratories
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Laundering
·
Pet caring
Company Profile
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Company Name |
Kurrian Abraham Pvt. Ltd. |
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Address |
Ooppoottil Buildings, K.K. Road,
Kottayam, Kerala -686001, India |
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Contact person |
Mr. Abraham C. Jacob |
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Phone |
+91-481-2563513, 2560108 |
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Fax |
+91-481-2563614 |
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E-mail |
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Web Site |
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Year of Establishment |
1955 |
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Product(s) Manufactured |
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60%
DRC Latex ·
Gloves ·
ISNR ·
Skim
Latex |
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Production (FY-05) (Products
contributing most to the sales) |
60% DRC Latex |
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Sales Turnover |
FY 05: USD 19.3 Mn FY 04: USD 16.8 Mn FY 03: USD 13.3 Mn |
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Conformity to Standards |
Indian |
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Compliance to ISO |
ISO 9001-2000 |
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Foreign Collaboration |
Nil |
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Manpower Total (Nos.) |
400 |
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Raw Materials / Equipment used |
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Natural
Rubber ·
Ammonia ·
Centrifuge
Machine |
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Effluent Generated |
Generated but proper treatment is
done |
Broad Profile of Project Offer
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Project |
To Manufacture Latex Products e.g.
DRC Latex, Technical Specified Rubber, Gloves |
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Capacity per Annum |
36500 m Tons |
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Land Requirements/ Building Requirements |
5000 Sq. M |
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Plant & Machinery and Test
Equipment |
Centrifuge Machine, Mechanical Stability
Tester, Rubber Content Tester, KOH Value Tester, Dirt Content Tester |
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Electrical Installation |
600 |
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Implementation Period |
1-2 years |
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Manpower Required |
400 |
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Raw Materials / Equipment Required |
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Natural
Rubber ·
Ammonia ·
Centrifuge
Machine ·
Mechanical Stability Tester ·
KOH Value Tester ·
Dirt Content Tester ·
Rubber Content Tester |
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Total Project Cost |
USD 10 Mn |
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Expected Annual Sales |
USD 0.7 Mn |
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Profitability |
15% |
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Form of Offer |
Turnkey Project |