Tech-Jal

Technorbital

Tech-Jal is Technorbital’s gravity-based community water filter that uses hollow fiber membrane to provide clean drinking water.

Product description Brand name and product description

Tech-Jal is a water purifier that can produce 500-2000 L/hr of drinking water per hour. The filter utilizes a polypropylene pre-filter, an activated carbon pre-filter, and a hollow-fibre membrane. The unit is developed by Technorbital company which is based in India. It removes all viruses and bacteria from the raw water causing diseases like Jaundice, Polio, Diarrhea, Cholera, Typhoid, and Dysentery. Moreover, it is eco-friendly and operates without electricity.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

India

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Distributors present across India. Interview with the manufacturer

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Market price varies with the capacity. Interview with the manufacturer

Capacity (liter/hr) Price (USD)
200 874
500 2183
1000 2548
2000 3276
Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

The primary competitors of this water purifier include; Kent, Eureka Forbes but the secondary competitors include WaterbackPack Paul Grifaid family filterPAULALife Straw Community, Aquabox, LIFESAVER jerrycan, Perfector E-system, and Sky hydrant water filtration unit.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Target user for this product includes small communities, schools, hospitals, and corporate houses.

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