Natural Fibre Composite Door/Panel

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Applications

 

Door shutters, Panels, Laminates and Corrugated sheets.

 

Salient Features

 

The increasing demand for wood has created an alarming pressure on dwindling forests with adverse consequences on ecology. In view of this, a systematic R&D programme was initiated to develop wood substitutes utilizing natural fibres. The salient features of the developed products are: light weight, dimensionally stable, shape stability against operational load, adequate screw holding and nailing property similar to wood, carpenter friendly, durable against moisture, termite resistant and conforming IS: 2202.

 

Technology Package

 

Technical know-how produced on pilot plant scale, right to use patent. Product hand book and data sheet. Guidelines of setting of testing lab for Q.C. and other intellectual knowledge base related to project.

 

Techno-Economics

 

The developed know-how includes : surface treatment of fibers, production of laminates and core materials and fabrication of products such composite door shutters, panels etc. It can be manufactured by using existing plants, equipments and machinery. The cost of developed panels and door shutters is comparable with wooden shutters.

 

Scale of Development

 

Pilot plant scale development

 

Status of Commercialization

 

Commercialized

 

Raw Materials

 

Natural fibers, resins, fillers and additives

 

Plant, Equipment and Machinery required

 

Hydraulic press, curing chamber, engineering moulds etc.

 

Environmental Aspects

 

To save deforestation caused by cutting of trees. ii) Utilization of local renewable resources (natural fibers).

 

IPR Status

 

Indian Patent No. 195175

 

For further information please contact

The Director
CSIR - Central Building Research Institute,
Roorkee – 247 667
Phone: +91 – 1332 – 272243