Frequently Asked Questions About Equipment.

1. How much does it cost to start production of bags (or any other product)?

⦁ Scale: Mini-production (up to 1 tonne per month): from 1.5 to 3 million RUB.
⦁ Medium-scale production: (1–5 tonnes per month): from 3 to 10 million RUB.
⦁ Large-scale production: (over 5 tonnes per month): from 10 million RUB and up (can reach 500–700 thousand USD or more for highly automated lines).
⦁ Bag production: T-shirt bag machine – from 2.5 million RUB. Line for producing packing bags – from 5 million RUB.
⦁ Plastic molding lines: from 3 million RUB. High-capacity lines – from 10 million RUB.

1. What premises are required to start polymer production?

⦁ Area: Mini-production: from 50 m². Medium-scale production: from 100 m². Large-scale production: from 200 m² and more.
⦁ Ceiling height: from 4.5 meters.
⦁ Power supply: 380 V, from 50 kW (mini-production) to 200 kW and more (large-scale production).

1. Utilities:

⦁ Electricity: 380 V, 50–200+ kW.
⦁ Compressed air: pressure from 8 atm; consumption depends on the equipment.
⦁ Water supply: water consumption depends on the type of equipment and whether a closed cycle is used. A well with a capacity of from 1 m³/h may be required.
⦁ Lighting: at least 300 lux.

1. Staff:

⦁ Mini-production: 2–3 operators.
⦁ Medium-scale production: 4–6 operators + setter.
⦁ Large-scale production: from 8 operators + setter + mechanic.

1. Raw materials:

⦁ Raw material costs make up a significant part of the production cost. Delivery and storage costs must be taken into account.

1. Sales:

⦁ Sales channels must be thought through in advance. These may be direct sales, working with distributors, online stores, and so on.

1. Permits and documentation:

⦁ Obtaining permits can take from several weeks to several months.

1. Payback period:

⦁ Payback of polymer production is usually from 1 to 3 years.

1. Choosing an equipment supplier:

⦁ Pay attention to warranty obligations and the availability of service support.

1. Additional expenses:

⦁ Transport costs: from 5% to 15% of the cost of raw materials.
⦁ Packaging: from 2% to 5% of the production cost.
⦁ Premises rent: from 500 RUB/m² per month.

Important: The figures given are indicative and may vary depending on the region, the type of equipment and other factors. Before starting production, a detailed market analysis must be carried out and a business plan developed.