Innovation Catalogue National Innovation Foundation
Mini Sanitary Napkin Making Machine
Innovator: A. Muruganantham IPR Status: Under consideration PIC: Received
Incubation Assistance National Innovation Foundation (NIF)
(A body supported by Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India) www.nifindia.org 
Description Category:Gender product

The mini sanitary napkin making machine has four different units namely de-fibration, core forming sealing unit and UV chamber for de-fibration of wood pulp, core forming, sealing with poly propylene and sterilization respectively. It is a technology to prepare the low cost sanitary napkin with the same materials as conventional napkins by cutting down the cost in production. It requires 3 to 4 manpower to produce 3 pads per min. More than 70 units of the machine have been installed across the country through different SHG's. The project has also been supported under MVIF. The product is manufactured under the banner of Jayashree Indusries.

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Mini Sanitary Napkin Making Machine
Performance parameters

Low cost technology (50 % less than conventional) to produce the sanitary pads @ Rs 1/pad.

Functionality

The affordable cost of the sanitary pads replaces the use of unhygienic clothes during menstruation periods by the rural women and economically poor women.

Efficiency 3 pads/minute
Technical Specifications
Materials Used

Iron & Steel combination

Any other

The invention is suitable for women self help groups in generating employment.

Opportunities

Novelty lies in integration of well known equipments size, reduction unit (de-fibration), core forming press, manually operated electric sealing unit and UV chambers. This cuts down the cost of production, which leads to a reduction in cost of the product.

Utility

The affordable cost of the sanitary pads replaces the use of unhygienic clothes during menstruation periods by the rural women and economically poor women.

Technology Status Ready to Market / License
Testimonial

Novelty lies in employing the different well known units to make low cost sanitary pads.

Man Power Required

One or two person

Capacity

4-10 pads/ min (depends on worker's expertise)

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