Fastening elements are in constant demand in the construction market. They are used both in the construction of new houses and in the renovation of apartments, reconstruction of old buildings and simply in everyday life. The production of plastic dowels, as well as the business of nails and self-tapping screws, which are often included, is a promising direction for an entrepreneur interested in the construction topic. The production of plastic dowels has its own specifics, but the owner of such a business produces finished goods according to a simple scheme, purchasing only basic raw materials and selling the products directly to the client. An entrepreneur does not need to involve intermediaries and include intermediate links in the chain, such as packaging companies - with the production volumes of a mini-factory, packaging and packing can be carried out by general workers. To start such a business in Russia, you will need start-up capital of about 1.5 million rubles. This amount includes the purchase of the necessary equipment and three months of rent for the premises.
Starting a business and first steps
Before starting the production of dowels, an entrepreneur needs to at least approximately calculate the planned profitability of the enterprise, as well as study the level of competition. If competition in the region is low, then the profitability of the enterprise should not be in doubt. With a high level of competition, you should not give up the idea of starting a business right away, but you should pay attention to the scale of demand. If there is active development in the region, it makes sense to study the price level and, if possible, offer developers more favorable terms of cooperation.
But even in the absence of fierce competition, it is very important to test the sales market in advance. It is better to sell finished goods in wholesale quantities - in this case, not only construction companies, but also large construction stores and hypermarkets will be suitable clients. If necessary, you can enter into partnerships with small businesses and supply dowels to entrepreneurs who have retail outlets at construction markets. In this case, it is advisable to consider options for packaging the product in small batches to increase its attractiveness in the eyes of potential customers.
When will the investment pay off?
If we talk about the required investments to open a full-fledged workshop, then starting an enterprise (purchase of equipment and raw materials + preparing the premises for work + official registration of the workshop) of small capacity will require at least 2,000,000 rubles. Costs will be reduced to 1,500,000 rubles. in case of purchasing used machines.
As practice has already shown, the dowel production line will begin to pay for itself very soon. The main thing is to find regular wholesale customers. To have an idea of the possible profitability of the workshop, you can take the following indicators as a basis: the average wholesale price for dowels, depending on their type, is set at around 0.5-3 rubles/piece. Their cost is at least 30% lower.
Many entrepreneurs often, over time, equip their workshop with a machine for making nails. This creates an opportunity to expand sales markets and receive significantly greater profits from sales.
Dowel production technology
When the decision to organize production has been made, the time comes to search for premises, as well as purchase equipment and raw materials. The production technology itself is quite simple and automated, so the quality of the product depends on the condition of the equipment and material.
The technological process looks like this:
- Preparation of material.
- Melting.
- Giving the element its final form.
Raw materials for the production of dowels
The basic component for making dowels is PVC. O is supplied from the factory in granules, and is already melted in the workshop and takes on the shape and size of the final product. Polyvinyl chloride is a cheap material and allows you to save money, but in order to organize the production of dowels for thermal insulation, nylon must be used as the material.
Dowels for thermal insulation will be an excellent solution if competition in the region is high and simple dumping is ineffective or impossible for objective reasons. Nylon dowels are currently a new product on the market, and the competition in this segment is much lower than in the production of classic PVC dowels.
Dowel production line
For full-fledged production you will need 3 main assets:
Dried for raw materials. Necessary for removing drops of condensation from the surface of the granules. Ignoring this procedure can lead to deterioration in the quality of the material, voids and brittleness of the product.- Thermoplastic. Here the material softens and melts due to increased temperature. Transported by a screw, the molten mass enters the mold.
- Press forms. They are directly a machine for the production of dowels. They may differ in the number of places, shape and size of the sprues. After pouring into the molds, the products are cooled, and then the machine is opened to remove the finished product.
The average price of equipment for the production of dowels will be about 1.2 million rubles. If such an initial investment turns out to be unaffordable, there are several savings options. Firstly, you can buy a cheaper Chinese machine, but its reliability and durability will be directly proportional to the price. The second option is to purchase used equipment from a factory. However, you should carefully study the proposed purchase, in particular, check the date of the last major overhaul. Factories sell off equipment mainly during planned modernization, which is rarely carried out if the means of production are in good condition and working efficiently.
Raw materials for making dowels and technology
No matter what scale the business is planned to be launched, the same component is used as a raw material - PVC or nylon. It is preferable to use nylon, since it makes it possible to produce dowels for thermal insulation that are extremely strong and reliable. But propylene can reduce the cost of finished products. All components are supplied to the workshop in the form of granules, which are then turned into dowels of the required size and purpose.
In general, the technology can be represented as follows:
- Preparation of raw materials.
- Melting of polymer granules.
- Pressing hot mass in special forms.
Manual labor in modern enterprises is reduced to a minimum, and therefore the main emphasis is on purchasing equipment for the production of dowels of adequate quality - reliable and multifunctional.
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Requirements for production premises
Before you buy equipment for the production of dowels, you should take care of the room. Since production is not officially classified as hazardous, there are no special requirements for the premises, and it can even be located in a garage or utility room of a private house. However, it is recommended to install a good ventilation system in the workshop, because polyvinyl chloride capsules are heated to a liquid state, and the equipment is not completely sealed, and residual vapors can penetrate into the room.
Otherwise, the requirements for the production premises are standard: good access roads, a loading and unloading area outside and a three-phase electrical network with a voltage of 380 V inside. For comfortable work, you also need good lighting at any time of the day.
Polypropylene
Polypropylene dowel Polypropylene has a lower density than polyethylene and is the softest among all plastics. But despite this, it is harder and more resistant to wear. Also, it has the following advantages: .
- resistance to heating up to 140 °C;
- does not corrode;
- non-toxic;
- dielectric.
But, polypropylene dowels cannot be used at low temperatures. Also, it is negatively affected by sunlight, the effects of which are neutralized by adding special stabilizers to the composition. Unfortunately, polypropylene also begins to crack over time. .
Profitability and business prospects
To start a business and invest his own funds, an entrepreneur does not have enough abstract confidence that the product will be sold at a profit. It is necessary to calculate the payback period and the overall profitability of the enterprise. Unfortunately, profitability depends on many factors and is calculated in each case individually, but on average the price of the final product exceeds its cost by 30%.
Considering the fact that the production of building materials and fasteners in Russia is gaining momentum every year, it is recommended for a businessman aimed not only at short-term profit, but also at success in the long term, to expand the range. The production of nails and screws will perfectly complement the list of manufactured products and will allow us to enter new markets. Metal fasteners are in demand in those areas of construction where there is no need for plastic dowels, and the production of hardware will help diversify risks if the demand for PVC products experiences a temporary decline.
Polyamide (nylon and nylon)
Nylon dowel Polyamide is rightfully considered the best material for the production of dowels.
Its main difference from other plastics is its very high density - approximately 1.1-1.4 g/cm3. That is, polyamide sinks in water. The material is so strong that liners and bearing housings and even strings are made from it. Nylon dowels are wear-, vibration- and shock-resistant. It is insoluble in most organic solvents and is not affected by weak solutions of acids, alkalis and salt water. The only disadvantage of polyamide dowels is their hygroscopicity, so they need to be installed in dry weather and stored in dry places. There are two types of polyamide used for the production of dowels - polyamide-66 (nylon) and polyamide-6 (nylon)
, however, this division is rather arbitrary, since the materials are very similar, and abroad nylon is often called nylon or perlon. .
Polyamide-66 (nylon):
- Does not burn
- Melting point: 260°C
- Retains properties up to +150 °C
- Density: 1.13—1.14 g/cm³
Polyamide-6 (nylon):
- Does not burn
- Melting point: 220°C
- Operating temperature from -40 °C to +80 °C
- Density: 1.084—1.235 g/cm³
- A nylon thread with a diameter of 0.1 millimeters can withstand a weight of 0.55 kg.
In terms of their characteristics, nylon and nylon dowel-nails are second only to metal ones, and are significantly superior to polypropylene and polyethylene.
However, polyamide dowels also have a less obvious drawback - their strength is highly dependent on the technology and care of production
. If production technologies are not followed, the actual strength may be 5 times lower than declared. Therefore, when choosing dowels made of nylon or nylon, the main attention should be paid to the reputation of the manufacturer.
How to start a production of nails and dowels
Today, many are puzzled by the search for financial freedom. The solution seems to be opening your own business. As practice has shown, during the period of international sanctions, construction projects are promising and profitable. Now the building materials market is represented by numerous products, and every year it is replenished with new products, which after some time gain their share of the market. However, it should be understood that there are building materials that, despite their “age” (due to their irreplaceability), will always be in demand. In our case we are talking about nails. It is difficult to imagine construction or renovation without this consumable material.
Sales of finished products
As in other endeavors, you should conduct marketing research, in particular, study competitors - the range of products, their competitiveness. The object of the study should be the demand for one or another type of nails. What to do if many potential competitors have been identified? In this case, large-scale production can help, which is of interest to large construction firms.
To attract the attention of large customers, it is necessary to think through and then implement a competent advertising campaign. Local print media, television and radio channels, and the Internet will be sufficient for advertising. In large-scale production, brochures and other similar sources of information about your offers will be useful.
What should newbies do?
Naturally, large-scale production of nails and dowels will be beyond the capabilities of novice entrepreneurs. It is better for them to start with small volumes of supplies. The ideal solution would be to sell products in hardware stores. In the latter case, the sale will be retail.
Independent sale of nails and dowels is less profitable in comparison with the previously considered options.
Features of the production of nails and dowels
This is one of the simplest productions. Manual labor is minimized here; almost everything is done by units. Let's consider the sequence of the technological process.
First, the wire is fed to a machine where it is straightened. Then the wire is cut. One of the ends of each workpiece is sharpened, and a cap is formed on the second. The finished products are packaged. That's all.
Manufacturing facility
In our case, production is carried out in a separate room. There are no special requirements for it. This is due to the fact that the manufacture of nails is not a source of environmentally harmful elements and their compounds.
However, the production workshop must have communications and a three-phase electrical network with a voltage of 380 V. Lighting is also important.
If you plan to produce the material in small quantities, then you can get by with a garage. In this case, a sufficient area will be 25 square meters.
Equipment for the production of nails
The type of equipment in our case is determined by the diameter of the finished product. If your goal is ordinary nails, then the production facility must be equipped with a wire-nail unit. Small machines are characterized by low productivity, but they are most suitable for beginners, as they are inexpensive. There is another disadvantage of this equipment - the impossibility of producing products of different diameters. To expand the range, you will have to purchase a unit, the cost of which is from 600,000 rubles.
Advice:
Don’t skimp and buy a grinding machine that will give the finished product a marketable appearance.
If you plan to sell packaged goods, then you cannot do without a packaging machine costing from 400,000 rubles.
It is better to equip the workshop with automated machines, a pair of which can be operated by 1 person.
How to save on equipment? You can purchase machines from domestic manufacturers or buy used units. However, it should be understood that such savings can result in frequent repairs and, accordingly, additional costs. Read more about the equipment in our earlier publications Equipment for the production of self-tapping screws and Equipment for the production of nails.
Raw materials for the production of nails
The main raw material is steel wire of various diameters. For 1 ton of such raw materials today you will have to pay about 35,000 rubles. Please note that if the wire is of poor quality, then your nails and dowels will cause a loss of confidence in you and your products. Returning it will be problematic, even unrealistic. Purchasing raw materials from a reputable supplier will eliminate this possibility.
Financial side of business
Investments at the start will be related to:
— purchase of units, their adjustment and launch – 1 million rubles;
— business registration (optimal form –) – 150 thousand rubles;
— formation of a stock of raw materials – 500 thousand rubles.
The total investment amount will be 1.65 million rubles.
Initial cash investments in this field of activity are returned after 1-1.5 years.
As you can see, business is attractive to both beginners and experienced entrepreneurs. It is simple and does not require a lot of money. The products will be in demand in any case, since construction cannot do without them. If you want to read about a larger number of promising niches, scroll through our sections “Business ideas 2015” and “Ready business plans”.
- Author: Natalko80
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