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Sponsored by: Institute of Research Promotion (IRP)
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Production of Decorative Tiles from Marble Slurry Waste
Suit # 11, Floor 7, Central Plaza, Barkat Market, Garden Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Reuse of Marble Slurry Waste for Decorative Tile Production
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Introduction
• Marble slurry is usually produced during
– Cutting
– Grinding
– Polishing
– Crushing etc
of marble during processing.
• This waste is usually dumped in land fill or on open places (creating environmental issues as well).
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Applications
As the slurry contains Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) it can be used in many industries like:
• Construction – Mosques
– Ornaments
– Decorative Designs
– Palaces or even Homes
• Cement – Binder
• Cosmetics
• Soda Lime
• Pharmaceuticals and many more …
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Equipment Required for Production Setup
• Mechanical Mixer/Stirring – For mixing raw materials homogenously
• Mold Machine – To apply mixture in molding for required dimension and design
• Pressing Machine – For compacting the mixture in the mold it will help in good strength
• Grinding Machine – For polishing/making the surface clean
• Water Baths for Curing – For curing the finished tile/brick
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Raw Materials
Sr. No. Description
1 Marble Slurry
2 Portland Cement
3 Tilo Solution (Multi color)
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Process Layout
Collection of Marble Slurry
Drying of Slurry
Mixing with Raw Materials
Reinforcing with Binder/s
Molding
Pressing Curing
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Different Tiles Produced after Trials
Design Capacity
• Design capacity is based on weight of marble slurry
• The design capacity is for 1 MT of marble slurry waste
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Equipment Cost
Sr. No. Equipment Description Quantity Material/Make Cost (RS)
1 Marble Slurry Storage 1 Concrete/Cement 35,000
2 Mechanical Mixer 1 Mild Steel 115,000
3 Mold Machine 1 MS/Wood 30,000
4 Pressing Machine 1 N/A 35,000
5 Grinding Machine 1 N/A 45,000
6 Water Bath 1 Concrete/Cement 40,000
Total (RS) 300,000
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Raw Material Cost
Sr. No. Description Unit Price UOM Qty Required Total Price (RS)
1 Marble Slurry 2 KG 1000 2,000
2 Portland Cement 100 KG 40 4,000
3 Tilὸ Solution 350 KG 20 7,000
TOTAL (RS) 13,000
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1 MT marble slurry waste can produce minimum of 45 square meter tiles for decoration purpose.
Cost & Profit Comparison
Cost
• Total processing cost include: (per sq. meter)
– Raw materials • RS 150/=
&
– Processing cost • RS 30/= (approx)
Sales
• Sales include tile/bricks that are to be made (per sq. meter)
• Direct sale in market at Price – RS 600/=
As these tiles are for decorative purpose, the minimum sale price can be kept at around
RS 500/=
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Profit Comparison
Expense & Sale Prices
• Cost on making one sq. meter tile slab is around: – RS 150/ – 160/
– Variable cost of raw materials
• Sale of one sq. meter tile slab is around: – RS 400/ – 600/
Profit %
• Profit Percentage will be: – 65%
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IRP Services
• IRP will provide:
– Free Design data for plant fabrication and installation.
– Free Process details after Installation of Setup.
– Tilὸ Solution contract to be supplied on regular basis.
– Consultancy for Plant Fabrication and Installation.
– Material Selection for different facilities.
Contact
• For Information Details and discussions: – Feel free to visit us in our office at
• Suit # 11, Floor 7, Central Plaza, Barkat Market, Garden Town, Lahore – Pakistan.
– Or call us at • +92-42-35846988
– Visit our website • www.irp.edu.pk
– Or email us at • [email protected] • [email protected]
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