Ministry of Textiles Government of India Composites Sector Presentation (2013)

Ministry of TextilesGovernment of India

CompositesSector Presentation

(2013)

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Contents

1. Composites in India – An Introduction

2. Incentives offered under TMTT

3. Centre of Excellence for Composites

4. Standardisation in Composites

5. Key Players in the Industry

6. Key Contact Points

Industrial Technical Textile in IndiaPage 3

1. Composites in India – An Introduction

► A combination of two or more materials differing in form or composition on a macroscale. ► Composites industry started in India in 1962.► During last three decades, more than 1200 small-scale industries have been established in the

country. More than 98% of them use hand lay-up technique for composite fabrication. Improvements in volume growth only started in early 2000 as a result of the globalization of the Indian economy.

► Current production of composites is 320,000 Tonnes growing at about 10% per annum.► The composites was identified as a potential material for its application in the Indian Railways in

early 80s for many passenger coach components such as louvre & glass shutters, window sill & frame, trays for battery boxes, roof ceiling, flooring etc. The railways were aiming towards complete elimination of timber & plywood usage in the coaches. The present consumption of composite materials has been estimated at about 8,000 tons in Indian Railways with annual growth rate of 20%.

► Current offshore structural applications of composites include low-pressure pipe, gratings, handrails, equipment covers or enclosures and ladders. Because of lightweight, corrosion resistance, improved life-cycle costs and enhanced safety, composite can capture 50% of this market in the oil & gas sector in the next 5-6 years.

► The use of composites for boat building applications started in early 1970s for replacing wood because of certain advantages such as corrosion resistance, ease of fabrication, improved performance and low cost. The marine market for composites stood around 1000 tons per annum as on 2006 and this is expected to grow at 3000 tons by 2010, with applications in leisure boats, houseboats, speedboats etc.

Composite Sector’s growth story in India


Factors Responsible for Growth and Development of Composites in India

Reasons for Growth

of Composites

in India

Relatively Sable Economy

Higher spending on Infrastructure

projects

Ever growing automobile sector

Pursue for a greener source of

energy Increasing automation across the industries

Improved technology

adoption rate in Indian industrial and domestic

sector.

Increasing stress on defence and


Industry-wise Consumption of Composites (000 Tons)S. No Sector 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

1 Wind energy 15.79 20.27 25.96 33.20 42.46

2 Industrial 26 29.10 32.59 36.5140.92

3 Railways 8 9.60 11.52 13.82 16.59

4 Automobile 20.69 22.67 24.9 26.3 28.1

5 Oil & Gas 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9

6Building & Construction

35.00 39.50 44.65 48.92 55.40

7 Marine 1 1.4 1.8 2.30 3

8 Total 107.98 124.14 143.12 162.85 188.37

Source: Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India


Industry-wise Consumption of Composites (%)

S. No. Sector % Consumption

1 Transportation 16

2 Infrastructure 16

3 Building/Construction 15

4 Chemical Corrosion 13

5 Electrical/ Electronics 11

6 Defence/ Aerospace 5

7 Telecom 3

8 Wind Energy 17

9 Others 4

Source: Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India


Composites in India

► There is a huge potential for use of composite in Indian automobile industry especially for catering to the transportation needs of growing middle class population. There would be a good market for hoods, cabs, frames, and cargo containers that could be used as part of these locally built vehicles. The business opportunities for Indian composites industry also include air intake manifold, composite fishing trawlers, refrigerated freight containers, pressure vessel for gas, motor driven carts, storage light houses, boats for Tuna fishing, thermoformed components for automotive applications, walkways & piles for building foundation, RCC casting shutters leaf spring, air intake manifold etc.


2. Incentives offered under TMTT

► Launched in December 2010, Technology Mission on Technical Textiles encourages domestic & export market development of technical textiles including industrial textiles.

► Business start-up assistance

Handholding support to new entrepreneurs through empanelled consultants

Empanelled consultant will help MSME in product selection, market selection, technology selection & sourcing and preparation of project report

Financial Assistance – 2% - 3% of the project cost with an upper ceiling at Rs. 5 lakhs – Rs. 6 lakhs

► Contract research assistance Encourages contract research in development of product, process and

technology in technical textiles including industrial textiles. Financial Assistance – 60% of the research cost upto Rs. 20 lakhs

► Market development assistance for export sales Encourages participation in exhibition, trade fairs, etc. in foreign countries Financial assistance – 50% of the cost upto Rs. 5 lakh per visit.

► For further details, please visit – http://technotex.gov.in/tmttsub.htm

http://technotex.gov.in/tmttsub.htm


3. Centre of Excellence for Composites

Providing technical

consultancy

Acting as an information

resource center

Conducting training for the

industry

Providing incubation services

Development of proto-types

Testing servicesNational &

International Accreditation

Undertaking research projects

Organizing awareness seminars

and workshops

Development of standards

COEs role and

objectives

► Ministry of Textile has sponsored a Centre of Excellence for Composites at Ahmedabad Textile Industry Research Association (ATIRA), Ahmedabad


4. Standardisation in Composites

► Ministry of Textile alongwith the COE for ATIRA and BIS is encouraging the development of standards in Composites.

► List of standards that are currently under development in Composites are:

S. No. Standard Description

1Wind Turbine Blades: a. Reinforcement; b. Resin; c. Composite products/components; d. Process

2 Pipe - GRP Pipes for below 200 mm diameter3 Tanks - Pressure Vessels (both chemical resistant and non chemical resistant tanks)

4Automotives- a. Process of Manufacturing Composite Parts used in automotives; b. Composite products/components; c. Resins for automotive application grades; d. Reinforcements such as Glass Fibre & Carbon Fibres used in automotive sector

5Cooling Towers and it’s components - Polymer-Fibre Composite Cooling Towers as well as it’s other composite components

6Aerospace - a. Composite products/components; b. New range of fabrics/performs; c. Process of composite parts manufacturing; d. New range of resins used in Aerospace Industries

7 Railways - Product /component for choice of material for strength verses weight

8Marine - a. Composite products/components; b. Resin; c. Reinforcement; d. Manufacturing processes

9Reinforcement - a. 2D, 3D & Tailored Glass Fabrics; b. Reinforcements like Carbon, Kevlar & Hybrid fabrics

10 Resin- Specific applications such as automotive, aerospace, marine, construction, etc.


6. Key Players in Industry

Saertex India DSM Engineering Plastics

Amiantit Fiberglass Industries India Private Limited

Kemrock Industries Vestas RRB India Limited LM Glass Fibre

Tata Autocomp Systems Limited (TACO)

Mahindra Composites Limited

Chemical Process Equipments Pvt. Limited (CPE)

DEVI Polymers Private Limited (DPPL)

Uniglass India Private Limited Kineco

Tata Advanced Materials Ltd.

Revex Plasticisers Limited

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

3A Composites Hindoostan Technical Fabrics


7. Key Contact Points

► Office of Textile CommissionerEmail: [email protected]

Ph: 91-22-22001050

► Project Management and Monitoring Consultant (PMMC) to TMTTEmail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Ph: +91-9999987174 (Hemant) or +91-9769825350 (Vikas)

► Centre of Excellence in Composites

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

Phone : (079) 26307921, 26307922, 26307923 : Extension : 350

26305131, 26305132, 26303363► Indian Technical Textile Association

Email: [email protected]

Ph: 91-22-24945372 / 24949983

mailto:[email protected]





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Ministry of Textiles Government of India Composites Sector Presentation (2013)