The Differently able Troops serving at Ranaviru Apparel (RVAPL) Factory , Yakkala were praised for repairing and re-installation of a Band Knife Cutting Machine with Air Float Table belonging to the Cutting department of RVAPL Factory , which has been broken few weeks s ago. Similarly newly repaired Air Float Table equipped with strong blower facilitate for pushing the fabrics easily as original table.
While the Yakkala factory produces an average of 1100 uniform sets per day while Alawwa factory produces an average of 1200 uniform sets per day and other product. Both factories do have the capacity of fulfilling 100% of uniform requirement of the Army at present.
However, RVAPL under takes different types of uniforms and other products used by Sri Lanka Army for various task and occasions including no 4,6,7and 8 Uniforms ,Physical Training Short, Physical Training T shirts, Mosquito Nets, Sleeping Mattresses Recruit Tracksuits and T Shirts as regular products.
Further, Tracksuits of Regiments and Army Sports Board, Overalls, Uniforms of other services, government institutions and Uniforms of Foreign Missions undertake on requests.
Nevertheless, the Band Knife Cutting Machine has been acquired long-before (in 1999) it is very effectively utilizes for accurate cutting of different fabrics use for uniforms. The project was launched with the blessing of Commandant under the guidance of Brigadier Kapila Ranaweear Deputy Commandant and supervised by Officer in charged of Mechanical section.
Meanwhile, Dedicated contribution made by mechanical team together with Procurement Section of RVAPL for repairing a Band Knife Cutting Machine while saving big amount, was commended by Brigadier Senaka Dassanayake, Commandant, RVAPL during a special meeting held at Commandant’s office on Tuesday (18 June 2018|) In addition, on the instructions of the Commandant, Mechanical Team assured to be available and provide their skills and knowledge for different requirements related to the any type of machine repairs.
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