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NAME OF COMPANY
ORIENTATION :-
~ Mainly agriculture based products.
~ Now company is entering into seed processing industry and making products that
are used by seed processors.
~ Company’s aim is AUTOMATION IN INDIAN AGRICULTURE.
~ Products manufactured by this company has very bright future in all over the
world.
COMPANY BACKGROUND :
~ Company has started by manufacturing THRESHERS in 1954 which are used for
cleaning of wheat grains from impurities.
~ Then company started manufacturing of POWER SPRAYERS. Now company
has reached the stage where it is second largest manufacturer of power sprayers.
INTRODUCTION TO DEPARTMENTS
MACHINE SHOP :
Machine shop includes various production machines. Different
assemblies and sub-assemblies are manufactured in this shop.
Following machines are placed in machine shop.
1. Lathe machine
2. Drilling machine
3. Nibbling machine
4. Grinding machine
5. Electric are welding machine
STORE DEPARTMENT :
The finished and non finished parts, raw materials, in process
inventories etc. are stored in store departments. To be precisely, functions of stores
are as follows :
1. To maintain record of incoming and out going materials from store.
INSPECTION DEPARTMENT :
It is the main department in all manufacturing companies. Inspection is
necessary to maintain quality and close tolerances. The method of inspection
depends upon method of manufacturing. For assembly line production in line
inspection is used. But it is not possible in job order production. PADGILWAR also
has job order production. So it is impossible to have in line inspection. So
inspection is done in machine shop while manufacturing.
ASSEMBLY SECTION :
PADGILWAR has special assembly section for making assemblies of
POWER SPRAYERS. Various parts of power sprayers made in other shops are
collected in this section. Since there are number of screws and nuts used in power
sprays the tightening and unscrewing caused mental fatigue to human being. So
pneumatic tightening and unscrewing is provided for such type of work. Other
products like Delineating plant, seed treater, gravity separator, weighing machines
etc. are assembled in this section.
COMMENTS :
We find this industrial visit very interesting and informatic. We come
to know about how a small scale industry works. To know about how the limitations
of small scale industry can be over come is very necessary for an engineer.
PADGILWAR is a nice example of such type of industry. We also come to know
about how engineering can be related with other fields like agriculture.
Now the company has introduced cotton Seed delineating Plant the first
of its kind and among the best few in the world.
With quality and performance at per with the worlds best machines and
technical services that can be matched by few, PADGILWAR is all set to blaze a new
trial in Seed Processing Plants.
OPERATION :
All the operations in this plant is controlled by PLC (Programmable
Logic Control).
With the help of conveyor, cotton seeds with lint is fed into trolley
which is placed on weighing platform. Then required weight of seed is fed into the
delineating drum with the help of trolley. In this drum cotton seed is treated by
required amount of chlorine gas, which removes the lint. Then by the bucket elevator
acidic seeds are fed into buffer where it is treated by ammonia gas which neutralizes
the seed. This makes the seed able to germinate with the help of centrifugal blowers
seeds and lints gets separated. Lints are passed to cyclone separator. Seeds are taken
out through discharge hoppers. From cyclone separator lints are collected in a tank.
The polluted gases are forced in to scrubber which is partially filled with water which
makes gases safe. The gases are thrown to the atmosphere with the help of chimney.
SPECIAL FEATURES :
1. The cotton seed is in dry state through out the process needs no water in process.
Plant is designed in such a way that it is not needed to clean the plant after each
lot.
2. All the operations are carried out absolutely automatically and hence no chance of
any human error. Substantial savings on labour cost.
3. Minimum handling of seed, hence quality of seed and germination percentage of
seed is very high.
4. The powerful fumes extractor and scrubber ensure pollution free environment.
5. Any lot size of seed from 50 kg to 200 kg can be fed which is one of the
important requirements for hybrid cotton seed.
6. Adequate precaution is taken to ensure safety for people working in this plant.
OPERATION :
PADSONS Air Screen Cleaner has highly efficient preliminary and
final aspiration. At first the uniform flow of material enters preliminary aspiration
where light impurities and dust are air extracted.
From there the material is passed on to the top sieve has two brusher of
screen which separates seeds and impurities. Then the material is passed to the
bottom sieve which has two layers of screen, where undesired material is separated
from good seeds. All remaining light seeds and impurities are extracted b final
aspiration to obtain high purity seeds which comprises only fully viable seeds
delivered as an output.
SPECIAL FEATURES :
1. Brush type screen cleaning for all models.
2. The screen boat made of steel in place of most commonly used plywood makes
the machine real sturdy.
3. The unique design of ball rollers makes loading and unloading of screen very
easy.
4. The stainless steel screen with chrome plated hollow pipe frames last practically
lifelong.
5. For uniform feeding, a simple flap with rack and pinion gears arrangement is
provided.
6. Variable speed drives for easy adjustment of sieve speed.
7. Unique design by which equal distribution of seeds is done on both layers of
screens for more output.
CAPACITY:
~ One Tone per hour
~ Two tone per hour
~ Four tone per hour
GRAVITY SEPARATOR
INTRODUCTION :
PADSONS Gravity Separator is designed to separate the particles of
same size but having slightly different specific gravity (i.e. insect attacked for or
immature seeds).
OPERATION :
The material is fed continuously on the surface is covered with porous
material through which pressurized air creates a fluidized bed casing the seed
particles to instantly orient themselves according to their specific weight.
The reciprocating motion of the table deck induces the heavier particles
to migrate to the higher level of the deck. Because of fluidized state, the lighter
particles flow to the lower level of the deck.
SPECIAL FEATURES :
1. Deck inclination in both directions (longitudinal and transverse) can be easily
adjusted when the machine is running.
2. Excellent and easy wheel arrangement for individual air control of each blower.
3. Best quality tested steel for long life.
4. Dynamically balanced blower to avoid noise and vibration.
5. For operators convenient all the controls of the machine are on one side.
6. Easily cleanable air filter panels.
CAPACITY
~ One Tone per hour
~ Two tone per hour
~ Four tone per hour
INTRODUCTION :
Automatic Weighting Machine is one of the most advanced machine
manufactured by PADGILWAR. This machine is designed to facilitate the precise
weighting of seeds. This machine is fully automatic and is approved by weighing
and measurement department, Lucknow.
Capacity of this machine ranges from o to 5 kg and its speed of
operation is 8 to 12 bags per minute.
OPERATION :
Automatic weighing machine is very simple and easy to operate. In
this operation at first, seed is fed into hopper. There is a weight balance on which
one of its side required weight is put and on the other side there is seed. When the
weight of seed is balanced with the required weight then the solenoid valve operates
and the seed is discharge through the discharge hopper into the bag. When the bag is
taken out the bottom sensor operates and again gives signal to the solenoid valve and
the operation is repeated.
SPECIAL FEATURES :
1. Simple and easy to operate.
2. Increase productivity.
3. Glass shields provide protection to operator from powder, chemicals, etc.
4. Display screen gives information on step to step operation.
5. Electronic circuit unaffected by dusty environment.
6. Digital counter for counting of bags.
INTRODUCTION :
PADSONS Automatic Sealing Machine offers a superior alternative to
the conventional method and introduces a revolutionary new way of sealing stitched
bags.
The seal a formed from H.D.P.E. plastic granules and the bag is sealed
automatically, once it is kept by the operator on the sealing platform. The
temperature and amount of plastic required for seal are controlled automatically by
the circuit, as per setting.
SPECIAL FEATURES :
1. Simple and easy to operate.
2. Saves time and labour.
3. Counter display screen shows number of bags sealed.
4. Electronic circuit is fully protected and unaffected by the dusty environment in
the plant.
5. Company monograms can be embossed prominently by fixing suitable die. This
facilitates identification of brand and enhances corporate image.
SEED TREATER
INTRODUCTION :
PADSONS Mist-o-Matic seed treater ensures uniform costing of
pesticides on each individual seed grain. This is essential in order to protect the seed
against seed borne, soil borne decreases etc.
OPERATION :
This stainless steel construction makes it corrosion free and gives
longer machine life. The weight of the seed acts to mater both the seed and chemical.
In the blending chamber finest possible distribution of treating agent over the seed
surface is done. In the coating chamber the specially designed blending rods gently
tumble the seed to provide uniform film coating on all types of seed.
SPECIAL FEATURES :
1. Stainless steel construction ensures long machine life.
2. The counter weight measuring system is proven to be the most accurate one.
3. Because of minimum moving parts machine is best suitable for continuous duty.
4. The variable speed drive synchronizes flow rates for maximum blending
efficiency.
5. High speed rotating disc to ensure uniform coating.
6. Attachment for powdered treatment available.
POWER SPRAYER
SPECIAL FEATURES :
1. The blowers delivers air at high velocity causing fine automation of all pesticides.
2. Due to fine automation optimum utilization of pesticides.
3. The flexible pleated hose makes spraying easy.
4. Extremely comfortable due to high quality shoulder and back cushion.
THRESHERS
SPECIAL FEATURES :
1. Extremely safe to operate.
2. Conforms to is : 9020
3. The lower fan cleans the dust in the grains very efficiently.
4. Can be operated by electric motor and diesel engine.
PUSHPAK THRESHER - PT 1 :
The specially designed threshing drum for this multicrop thresher
makes it best suitable for soyabean crop.
SPECIAL FEATURES :
1. Sturdy and well balanced drum structure.
2. Low feeding height makes it efficient and convenient to use.
3. Adjustable air flow for optimum cleaning efficiency.
Only one of its kind, not only in India but also in whole world.
One of the first of its kind Sprayer in World driven by bullock power.
Tank having 200 liters of storage capacity.
A pressure of 4 to 5 kg/cm2 pressure can be developed with 100 feet travel of
bullocks.
Due to the absence of horizontal axel in BRAMHA, a good spraying can be done
on crops having 4 feet of height from the ground.
Distance between the two wheels of BRAMHA can be adjusted.
Excessive pressure is released due to special provision of safety - valve.
Spray-Nozzles does not get checked, as special non-corrosive plastic fitter in
BRAMHA.
Structure of BRAMHA is best suited to local atmosphere and Indian conditions.
Spraying action is continuos inspit of slow down in bullock speed.
One person and two bullocks are enough for spraying of 15 acres of land in a day.
After opening special projections provided on both the sides, spraying action can
be obtained in a strip of 20 feet width.
Nozzles for spraying can be changed as per the requirement of crops.
Nozzles can be changed with guns. This enables spraying on trees upto 20 feets of
height.
Nozzles can be adjusted in vertically upward and downward direction in range of
9” to 8 feets from the ground.
NAME OF COMPANY
NILKANTH CO-OPERATIVE TEXTILE MILL
HOPPER FEEDER :
The function of hopper feeder is same as that of hopper bale breaker.
STEP CLEANER :
The function of this machine is to open and clean the cotton. The speed
of the beater is nearly 600 to 800 RPM.
CAGES :
The function of cages are to remove small dust and small waste by
using the pneumatic fans.
SCUTCHER :
The function of scutcher is to prepare the lap for the further operation
i.e. for carding department by using calendar roller for pressing the cotton lumps.
There are two blow room lines. Waste 8% removed.
CARDING DEPARTMENT :
In carding department there are 25 machines of MMC make. The laps
which are prepared in blow room are fed to carding machine. The lap is kept on the
back side of carding machine and in front side of carding silver is formed. The waste
is extracted under machine is nearly 4.5%.
The main function of carding is to remove the waste from the lap and
convert the lap into the carded silver. The silver is taken into the can. Then the cans
are handled to the draw frame department on the trolleys.
DRAW FRAME DEPARTMENT :
There are three draw frame MMC machines, on each machines there
are 16 passages form back side of the machine. The material (carded silver) is fed to
the draw frame and again draw frame silver is obtained and taken into the draw frame
cans.
The main function of draw frame is to even out the irregularities in the
carded silver to parralletise. The fiber in the silver for good preparation of silver.
There is no any beaters for removing the waste. The silver is collected into the can
and is fed to the speed frame machine.
SPEED FRAME DEPARTMENT :
There are 9 machines of MMC make. Each machine has 108 spindles.
The silver (draw frame) are fed to the machine from back side of the machine. Silver
thickness is reduced 10 times in the machine by passing under the roller (drafting
rollers).
The main function of the machine is to reduce the thickness of draw
frame silver and given some twist to increase the strength of rolling silver and is
wound on to the rolling bobbin made of plastic. There is a lifting attachement in the
mechanism for widening the bobbin.
RING FRAME DEPARTMENT :
The rolling bobbin wound is handled to the ring frame department by
trolleys. The main function of the ring frame machine is to reduce the thickness and
convert the silvers into the yarn of desired count (20 to 25 count) and to give twist on
the yarn for to increase the strength.
There are 10 machines having 440 spindles on each machine. The
spindle RPM is nearly 12000 to 13000 RPM. The over head cleaner is used to
remove the excessive waste and fluff settled on to the machine i.e. bobbin.
WINDING DEPARTMENT :
The ring frame bobbins are handled to the winding department by
trolleys. There are 4 winding machines made of RJK company having 120 drums.The
main function of winding machine is to wind the yarn on to plastic or paper cone for
the transportation and easy handling purpose.
The bobbins are fed to winding machine and nearly 1 to 1.5 kg of
package is prepared. The paper cons are mostly used for selling and transportation
purpose. The fans are used to remove the fluff and waste. The production of one
machine is nearly 300 kg per shift and total production of the department including
the machines 9000 to 10000 kg per day. The total waste removed from blow room
department to winding department is nearly 14%.
HUMIDIFICATION PLANT :
The main purpose of this plant is to keep the proper atm. for preparing
the lap. Silvers and yarn so that it can bear some moisture and not to break. There are
4 humidification plants for keeping the relative humidity about 60 to 65%. The
thermometer are used for calculating and maintaining the humidity i.e. dry bulb and
wet bulb and reading are noted daily for proper maintaining.
Exhaust fans are used to exhaust the warm air and fluff outside. The
motor of exhaust fan is of 15 to 20 HP and RPM of fan is 1440, and adjusted at 20
degree angle.