Equipment for the production of disposable paper utensils. Paper cup production. Paper cups - a unique advertising medium

Paper cups are a convenient and environmentally friendly type of disposable packaging. As raw materials, laminated paper with a density of 150-350 g / m², with unilateral or bilateral lamination, depending on the technological requirements, is used. For example, for the manufacture of cups for hot drinks, paper with a single-sided laminated coating is allowed. For cold drinks, cups with double-sided lamination are used. For hot drinks, the use of two-layer paper cups with a smooth or corrugated (corrugated) outer surface is also recommended. Due to the low thermal conductivity, such glasses can eliminate strong heating of the outer surface of the glass, as well as maintain the temperature of the contents for a longer time.

The manufacture of paper cups is a sequential process consisting of such steps as: printing on the laminated paper in rolls or sheets, cutting the blanks of the sides of the cups (shells), forming the cups using appropriate equipment, packaging of finished products. Printing is done by flexographic, offset, or using screen printing. The choice of equipment for the production of paper cups is determined by the type of product that is planned to be produced, the planned volumes of production, the type of equipment already available, as well as the project budget and opportunity, or economic feasibility attribution of certain technological steps in the manufacture of disposable paper utensils for outsourcing.

Paper Cup Production Scheme

Our production has high-performance equipment for the manufacture of disposable paper disposable cups for coffee, tea with logo printing and individual design.

We make paper cups for hot and cold drinks, both single-layer and two-layer, with a volume of 100 ml, 110 ml, 205 ml, 250 ml, 350 ml and 420 ml.

Our advantages in the production of disposable paper cups

Modern equipment allows to optimize the processes of manufacturing paper cups, as their production is automated.

Among the automatic functions of our machines:

Application of hot melt adhesive for the second layer of paper cups;
Automatic tables for quality control of glasses, acceptance, counting;
High-performance shrink wrap packaging line for finished paper cups;
and etc.

All this allows the manufacture of disposable paper cups faster, better, with less adjustment and cheaper than other manufacturers in Moscow.

The cost of making paper cups

Of course, qualitatively new equipment means lower production costs for disposable paper cups, and the professionalism of prepress and printing masters provides additional savings for our customers.

Paper Cup Prices

Single layer paper cups

	Circulation, pcs. / Price, rub.
Volume	5000	10000	15000	20000	25000	30000	40000	50000	70000	100000
100 ml	3,90	3.03	2,80	2,55	2,28	2,13	1,90	1,80	1,75	1,70
205 ml	4,80	4,02	3,64	3,30	3,00	2,65	2,61	2,10	2,08	1,94
250 ml	4,10	3,75	3,49	3,09	3,06	2,90	2,70	2,50	2,40	2,20
350 ml	5,80	5,10	4,40	4,20	4,14	3,82	3,33	3,33	3,10	2,80
420 ml	6,80	6,36	6,00	5,16	4,88	4,46	4,23	4,11	3,79	3,42

Two-layer paper cups

Cardboard Lunch Boxes (Round bottom and square top with lock)

Prices are shown when printing in 2 (two) colors (2 Pantons) For full-color printing (CMYK 4 + 0) + 10% of the price. Price includes VAT. The minimum order amount for Double-layer glasses is from 21,600 rubles. The minimum order amount for single-layer glasses is from 15300 rubles. For Regular Customers - DISCOUNT from 6% depending on the circulation!

We offer big discounts to regular Customers of wholesale runs of paper cups for coffee and tea!

It is obvious that when several print runs of paper cups are made according to individual design, the following orders "go like clockwork". There is always the opportunity to plan production dates and purchase consumables in advance at a lower cost. This is a serious factor reducing the cost of manufacturing disposable glasses.

Therefore, we are pleased to offer a truly low prices for the manufacture of disposable paper cups.

Please notethat in the manufacture of LITTLE CIRCUITS OF GLASSES, THE COST OF PRODUCTION WILL BE HIGH, because It is necessary to go through the entire production cycle.
The larger the circulation, the more noticeably reduced the cost of printing and further production.

Paper cups - a unique advertising medium

Disposable cups with logo or decorated in corporate identity events - great and unobtrusive advertising.

And paper cup advertising can be very long lasting.

Nowadays, people are photographed a lot, especially at corporate events, exhibitions or holidays. Photos, of course, are actively published in social networks and in the press. Corporate paper cups can “show” your company logo for a long time and remind you of the event. Serve as an effective tool to attract new Buyers of your products or services.

It is proved that paper cups help to achieve good advertising results when promoting a new brand.

Types of Paper Cups

Disposable cups are designed for hot drinks, confectionery, culinary products, ice cream, salads and other food products. Thanks to the ease of use and ease of disposal, paper cups have gained great popularity both in places catering (cafes, snack bars, bars), on mass eventsand transport.

In addition, disposable paper cups carry inconspicuous, but very important functions - these are anti-epidemiological prevention and environmental safety.

We produce paper cups of the following capacity and sizes:

Glasses		Top / bottom diameter mm	Height mm
Single and double layer paper cups
	80 ml	63 / 46	62
	100 ml	62 / 46	62
	110 ml	63 / 46	65
	205 ml	73 / 50	80
	250 ml	80 / 56	92
	350 ml	90 / 60	110
	420 ml	90 / 60	132
Ice cream makers paper, disposable cardboard creamers
	350 ml	95 / 78	86

Glasses can be equipped with white or black lids, as well as drinking pipes.

Our paper cups are compatible with many vending machines.

The advantages of paper cups

Hygiene - The complete exclusion of reusability. After the advent of technology for the production of paper cups, cafes and fast foods, and transport (aviation and railroad companies) were the first to appreciate them.
A paper cup with a logo is an excellent advertising medium. Full-color printing over the entire surface of the paper cup will work even after the event and can quickly make your brand recognizable. Use paper cups for coffee or tea during breaks of thematic seminars, conferences, trainings, corporate events
Paper cups can be used for both cold and hot drinks. Unlike polystyrene cups, paper cups do not emit hazardous chlorine when heated above 60 ° C.
Comfortable use. To hold a disposable paper cup with very hot tea or coffee is much more comfortable than polystyrene, and therefore safer
Environmental friendliness and harmlessness. After use, disposable cardboard cups are easily disposed of or completely decomposed in a short time. Many countries have already abandoned the production of plastic cups and opted for environmentally friendly paper cups.
Savings in use. When using disposable paper cups, you do not need to wash them, take care of their safety. This allows you to use fewer attendants at an event or celebration.

If you keep up with the times, want to effectively use the advertising budget when promoting your brand - order paper cups for coffee or tea with a logo. Enjoy all the benefits of this simple and sleek ad medium.

Here you can order logo printing on a paper cup or full-color corporate-style printing on the entire surface of the glass.

Professional designers will review and refine your original layout.

We can also create paper cup design for your company.

Printing on blanks for glasses is made by offset or digital.

Highly skilled printers know their job, so the production is carried out almost without makeready and marriage. Of course, this affects the cost of paper cups in the direction of reduction.

Disposable tableware is one of the most sought-after goods related to the food sector. Demand for it is growing steadily in both large and small cities and regions. Being an environmentally friendly material, completely decaying within three years, disposable tableware is gradually replacing plastic analogues from the market.

Of course, the leading positions among paper utensils are occupied by plastic cups, which are in demand at enterprises. fast food, in networks of vending machines, on gas stations, in cinemas and other organizations.

An entrepreneur who has decided to organize a paper cup manufacturing business can count on a stable market for finished products, since there are enterprises in each city that sell tea, coffee and other drinks and need constant supplies at a normal price.

In addition, many enterprises try to brand their products and order paper cups. branded colors with the logo applied to them. Such services provide only specialized production.

The largest demand is for paper cups with a volume of 150 and 200 milliliters, used for pouring tea and coffee, as well as cups with a volume of 300 milliliters, intended for the sale of soft drinks.

Glasses of 0.7, 1 and 1.4 liters are used to sell popcorn, and they can be seen not only in cinemas, but also on supermarket shelves.

To arrange own production paper cups, it is necessary to have a starting capital of $ 15-20 thousand, a room with an area of \u200b\u200bat least 50-100 square meters, and employees who can perform the necessary functions. The profitability of a business can reach 60-70%, and the payback period on an average of two to three years.

Stages of business organization

Before organizing the work, it is necessary to analyze the market and think over all the details of future production. Estimated costs and methods of generating income are prescribed in one document - a business plan. It also indicates all the steps to be taken.

To create an enterprise for the manufacture of paper cups, you must perform the following steps:

register a company and choose the preferred form of taxation;
rent a suitable room;
purchase equipment for the production of paper cups;
make a purchase of raw materials;
to obtain permits to conduct activities in the bodies of the SES, local administration, fire supervision;
carry out recruitment (given that the production of paper cups is a fully automated process, the qualifications of employees do not really matter);
organize sales of finished products.

Three areas should be provided in the room - for the storage of raw materials, for the manufacture of products and for storage finished products. There should also be rooms for the head, accountant and other staff (if any).

The building should be equipped with engineering systems (electricity, water, sewage, etc.).

It is enough to hire two employees on the production line. If the work is planned in two shifts, respectively - four. In addition to the accountant, you may need a driver and a lawyer (or another person who deals with contracts and other organizational matters).

Equipment and materials

The choice of equipment must be approached responsibly. It is believed that today the highest quality equipment for the manufacture of paper cups is made in the USA, Korea, China and some European countries.

Equipment that produces up to 80 cups per minute costs around 600 thousand rubles.

Better systems that produce up to 250 paper products are sold for a million rubles and more.

When choosing equipment, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that there are two types of vertical seam welding: ultrasonic (differs in reliable fixation, can work around the clock at high speeds); thermal (different simpler method of bonding blanks, but it is also reliable).

Molding machines working with the second type of welding are cheaper. Since we are considering starting a business on initial stage, it is on these machines that we recommend stopping.

In addition to equipment, it is necessary to start production consumable - laminated cardboard or paper. The density of the material should be at least 120-280 grams per 1 square meter. The consumption of material for the manufacture of 400 thousand paper cups is about five tons.

In any case, the procurement of materials and equipment should only be from trusted and reliable suppliers who can confirm the quality of the products they supply.

How much can you earn

Today, there are about 20 paper cup manufacturing enterprises in Russia. Working in two shifts, each of them produces about 500 thousand finished products every month. The net income of such production is 500 thousand rubles.

Calculating the estimated profitability, one should proceed from how many cups one machine can produce per minute. If, for example, one machine produces 40 cups per minute, in 8 hours of continuous operation it produces 19,200 glasses. The cost of one glass of 250 milliliters is 2.3 rubles. At a margin of 30%, the selling price is 3 rubles (net profit in this case is 70 kopecks).

The cost includes fixed costs for:

payment for electricity;
salary of employees;
purchase of raw materials;
rent payment;
payment of taxes.

Collateral high profitability It is the establishment of long-term cooperation with buyers who order large quantities of products at wholesale prices. After returning investment and reaching a stable income level, many entrepreneurs expand their own production, starting to produce not only cups, but also other paper utensils.

Pros and Cons of a Business

Summing up, we note that the production of paper cups has its pros and cons.

The main advantages include:

relatively quick return on production costs;
low amounts of initial investments (at the stage of creating a business, the amount of investments can be only 600 thousand rubles);
organization opportunity continuous production (in two shifts);
high performance equipment;
low competition in the market (there are not so many enterprises conducting such activities in Russia).

In general, the business is accessible even for beginners with relatively small starting capital.

The paper cup manufacturing process is completely harmless to both people and the environment.

In addition, it is quite simple, and does not require the involvement of specialists with specific knowledge and skills.

The disadvantages of the organization of production include the level of risk. Like any other business, the production of paper cups can be profitable or cause losses.

It all depends on how competent will be marketing strategy enterprises, how competitive the manufactured products will be and how their sales will be organized. That is why before starting work, it is necessary to carefully calculate and weigh everything.

For more accurate and correct calculations, you can consult a specialist.

There is practically no market for paper utensils in Russia. There are about 20 small enterprises located in the central part of the country and in the Urals, the scope of which is the manufacture and sale of cups. More than half of enterprises produce only paper cups for coffee. Foreign manufacturers offer customers a large assortment of cups of various shapes, sizes, colors. The main suppliers are European companies, as well as Korea, China, Vietnam.

The manufacture of paper cups is a promising production that does not require large financial investments at the start and special knowledge. Disposable tableware is in stable demand, both in megacities and in provincial cities. As the production of disposable paper cups grows, plastic products lose their relevance. This is due to the fact that paper is an environmentally friendly, harmless material that completely disintegrates within 3 years.

Our business rating:

Starting investments - 1 000 000 rubles.

Market saturation is low.

The complexity of starting a business is 7/10.

To open a mini-production of paper cups in Russia means to organize a promising enterprise, which over time will begin to bring good profit to its owner. This is due to low competition, year-round demand for products and a wide range of consumers. It is only necessary to study the correlation of supply and demand in the region of opening the mini-shop and buy special equipment.

Benefits of a Paperware Business

Making paper cups as a business has a number of undeniable advantages:

investments are fully paid back in six months (sometimes 12 months);
the amount start-up capitalnecessary for the purchase of equipment and raw materials does not exceed 600,000 rubles .;
the production line can work for 24 hours;
powerful automatic machines are capable of producing up to 50 cups per minute;
the latest technologies used in the manufacture of disposable tableware guarantee high quality products.

Paper cups are made of special laminated cardboard, the edges of which are fixed by ultrasonic welding.

Stages of organizing a paperware manufacturing enterprise

To organize a business you must:

register an enterprise and choose a tax form;
rent a room with an area of \u200b\u200bat least 50 m2;
buy equipment for the production of paper cups;
to purchase raw materials;
obtain permits from SES, firefighters, relevant local administration bodies;
hire staff.

The qualification of employees does not matter, because the manufacture of paper cups on modern equipment is a fully automated process that is absolutely safe for humans and the environment.

A business plan for the production of paper cups is compiled on the basis of information obtained after studying the market in the region where the enterprise was opened. Market research will help to find the difference between supply and demand, determine the presence of competitors and occupy an empty niche.

Experts say that the most "Running" are one-hundred-cup coffee cups, which are often used today in vending trading. No less popular are tea glasses of 200 and 300 grams. Dishes are used not only for hot, but also for soft drinks.

Paper making technology

The production process of disposable paper cups is very simple and does not require skills. You need to take a sheet of special thick paper or cardboard, with a pre-printed picture or without it. This sheet is wrapped around a special shape, its edges are glued or welded. The bottom is inserted into the product removed from the blank.

Equipment selection

Paper Cup Production Line

The price of equipment for the production of paper cups depends on the model of the device and the country of manufacture. The main suppliers of equipment used in the manufacture of disposable tableware are the USA, European countries, China and Korea. European equipment is not only economical, productive (up to 250 products per minute), power, but also high cost. The price of machines varies from 1,000,000 rubles. and higher.

Paper cup machines from China are relatively inexpensive. The minus of the devices is not very high-quality assembly, which entails frequent breakdowns and repairs, and low productivity (from 30 to 80 glasses per minute). An entrepreneur choosing equipment needs to carefully read the documents attached to the devices, as well as pay attention to the manufacturer’s reputation in the market. This will help to choose and buy a quality machine that will last a long time. The average cost of a machine is 600,000 rubles.

Machines differ in the way of soldering. The ultrasonic method provides reliable fixation and continuous operation on high speeds. Thermal adhesion is considered more reliable and in a simple way bonding blanks.

An entrepreneur needs to purchase interchangeable blanks for the production of products that have different dimensions, since the machines are designed to make dishes of the same size. The production of paper cups with a logo, inscriptions and ornaments will not do without a machine that prints on paper. A paper cutting machine will speed up the process of cutting blanks from paper web.

Expendable materials

Paper cups are made from thick laminated paper or cardboard. The material must have a high density: from 120 to 280 grams per m2. Most recently, the Finnish paper was the undisputed leader. Currently, the popularity of domestic manufacturers is growing.

The entrepreneur who organizes the production should be aware that the production of 400,000 glasses (per month) will require about 5 tons of raw materials.

Profitability of a paper cup manufacturing enterprise

Since the production of paper cups is not yet widespread in Russia, it is quite difficult to make accurate calculations. Existing two-shift workshops, producing more than 500,000 products a month, bring their owners a fairly large profit. According to experts, a beginner can count on income reaching 500,000 rubles. per month. Investments will pay off within 2 -3 years.

The amount of revenue directly depends on how competently organized marketing of finished products. The main buyers are hot food outlets, cafes, vending enterprises, fast food restaurants and others. Products can be handed over to wholesale trading companies.

Over time, you can expand the business, taking up the manufacture of paper plates and packaging. You can also offer customers the placement of advertising on cups.

Paving slabs of various colors, most types of tiles, paving stones - all this relates to polymer sand products.

At first glance, manufacturing technology is complicated. But if you choose the right equipment for the production of polymer sand products, you can soon get good profit from sales.

Manufacturing technology

The main feature of products of this type is the use of natural raw materials (sand, clay) together with polymeric substances. For this, it is necessary to mix these materials in the correct proportion and after heat treatment it is possible to make finished products.

Many manufacturers of polymer sand products keep the composition of their products secret. This is due to the difficulty of compiling the correct “recipe”. Depending on the type of equipment and the mode of its operation, the final product can acquire various operational properties.

However, the principles of constructing a technological scheme are the same for all types of production. It consists of the following steps:

Preparation of feedstock for subsequent mixing. Using crushing equipment, it is crushed to the same fraction.
Melting the material until plasticity is achieved.
Production using the mold of the final product.

When choosing equipment should pay attention to its performance, the possibility of modification, performance.

Preparation and mixing of raw materials

As the main manufacturing material, purified sand and several types of polymers are usually used. Equipment for the production of polymer sand products is designed to process almost all types of plastic, which are necessary for bundling components.

It is best to use several types of polymer - hard (polystyrene, PET, etc.) and soft (HDPE and LDPE). In the process of heating in the melting equipment, they will gradually form a homogeneous mass.

To mix the components, a crushing machine is used, which grinds all the elements to the desired fraction. Its main parameters are the total volume of the processed mass and the degree of its grinding. When picking a line, it should be borne in mind that crusher productivity is the main parameter that affects the amount of grazed products.

After this, the resulting mass must be heated to the desired temperature.

Melting heating equipment

This processing step is required, since only in this way are high-quality polymer-sand products formed. The technology of their production consists in stepwise heating and constant mixing of the composition.

The initial mixture is placed in a loading hopper in which the screw is located. With its help, the mass moves along the heating zones with different temperatures. With a gradual increase in the level of heating, the raw material acquires plasticity. This is due to the melting of the plastic granules. Soft polymers are plasticized at low temperatures, and hard ones when they reach a critical heating point.

The melting heating installation is selected from the calculation of the maximum possible volume of loading and the speed of obtaining the composition of the desired consistency. The average productivity of modern models is 250-300 kg / hour.

Molding

At this stage, press equipment is used for the production of polymer sand products. The heated composition is placed in molds, where under the influence of pressure the formation of future products takes place.

A line for the production of polymer sand products can produce one type of product or several. It all depends on the design of the press and the ability to quickly change molds. The main material for their manufacture is high-strength steel. Depending on the area of \u200b\u200bthe press, 2 to 12 paving slabs can be made simultaneously. It is noteworthy that the finished products do not need additional drying. After their manufacture, the batch can be packaged and sent to the warehouse or directly to the installation site.

At the first stage, it is necessary to choose the installation location of the equipment. The room should have a power line of the required power with an optimal area for the placement of machines. Equipment for the production of polymer sand products can be selected from different manufacturers. Some of them offer complexes where the heating and molding process is combined in one design. This significantly reduces labor costs, since there is no operation to move the heated mass from the melt line to the press.

The choice of a particular type of product depends on the state of demand. Currently very popular paving slabs - it is used as in public utilities, and in private buildings. If you need to expand the range of products, you can buy new molds. However, this step should be calculated, since their cost can reach several hundred thousand rubles.

Probably, every person in our country has met with disposable tableware. And it doesn’t matter at all what it was made of: paper or plastic. Before you find out what equipment for the production of disposable tableware should be purchased, we will understand why this is worth doing.

The advantages of the presented products

So, among the advantages, we can distinguish the following:

ease of use;
very low cost;
environmental Safety;
convenience;
high demand.

Naturally, equipment for the production of disposable tableware cannot be called simple, since it is capable of performing dozens of different operations. However, the amount of potential income completely covers any disadvantages.

What dishes are made of

Naturally, in order to stamp products, it is necessary to purchase raw materials first. For production, you can use both paper and polyethylene. And in the second case, manufacturing is cheaper. However, paper utensils are safer.

Raw materials should be purchased from several trusted suppliers. In addition, recyclable materials are excellent for such production, the cost of which is quite small. If you decide to choose polyethylene, then keep in mind that making dishes from it is quite difficult. However, the products are more durable and can be used for a microwave oven.

What equipment is necessary for work

In order to organize your own workshop, you need to know what equipment for the production of disposable tableware should be purchased. So you will need:

injection molding machine (designed to work with polypropylene and polystyrene);
thermoforming apparatus;
extruder - thanks to him, flat sheets can be obtained from polyethylene granules;
packing table;
crusher - used to grind recyclables;
chiller - this machine for the production of disposable tableware provides cooling of workpieces;
compressor.

In principle, this equipment is enough to start a business. Then you can expand and buy more powerful and functional cars.

How to choose the right equipment?

This question is not too complicated. First you need to decide on the parameters of the machines, and then look for a suitable model. For example, for starters, you will have more than enough low-power equipment with average performance.

However, even it is not so cheap. Therefore, for starters, it is quite possible to use second-hand machines. Naturally, they should be in good condition, and not break every week. But then how lucky.

If you decide to purchase a new line, then keep in mind that ordering a machine for the production of disposable tableware should only be from a trusted manufacturer who enjoys a positive reputation.

During the selection, try to carefully consider all the devices. The seller must provide you with all the necessary accompanying certificates.

Features of the production of plastic dishes

It is cheaper both in production and in the market. The manufacturing process of such material is quite complicated. It consists of such stages:

1. First, sorted raw materials in the form of granules are thrown into an extruder, where, under the influence of high temperature, it turns into a homogeneous semi-liquid mass. Mixing inside the hopper is carried out using a screw.

2. The resulting mass is squeezed out through a thin slit. The result is a long and wide sheet, the thickness of which varies within a few millimeters. It all depends on how the shafts are configured, and they must work accurately and correctly. If you have a functional extruder, then with its help you can get a multilayer film. In any case, its thickness should be the same over the entire length

As you can see, the manufacturing process is quite complicated. Work with machines must be experienced operators who can control the automatic system using the remote control. Naturally, during operation, strict safety rules should be observed.

Features of manufacturing tableware from laminated cardboard

First of all, it should be noted that equipment for the production of disposable paper utensils is produced only abroad. The fact is that in our country such a business is not very popular, due to the rather high cost of primary raw materials. However, if you still decide to do this, then look for German, American, Korean or Chinese devices.

On the standard line, you can perform the following actions:

serve the blanks of the sides of the glass;
shape the cups themselves;
oil the surface of the cardboard, solder the sides to the workpieces;
cut down and roll the bottom.

If you want to use one machine for production different types products, then you will have to purchase some add-ons. For example, moldings that are intended for wrapping paper. That is, they serve as a form for future dishes. If you will make exclusive cups, then you may need printing equipment, with which you can put the logo on the surface of the cardboard.

As for the production itself, the raw material for work is laminated cardboard, the density of which is from 130 to 280 grams / sq. m. In this case, the thickness of the laminate layer varies from 10 to 20 microns. To connect the seams on the cups, the thermal or ultrasonic method is used. The first is cheaper, but the second is more reliable.

In many areas of industry, plastic containers are used - this is the most inexpensive and convenient way to pack food, medicine, hygiene products, and toys. So, entrepreneurial activity in given direction can become highly profitable. To start a business, you have to find a suitable room, buy equipment for the production of plastic containers, study the technology. Russian market not overloaded with offers, so beginners have every chance to take a strong position in this segment. A small enterprise, if you establish sales channels, will very soon begin to bring consistently high profits.

To minimize any financial markets, analyze the market in a specific region. Are there many competitors? Will you find wholesale buyers? Where will you buy raw materials? detailed business plan the production of plastic containers and packaging, you can calculate the costs and plan further activities.

Our business rating:

Starting investments - 3,000,000 rubles.

Market saturation is average.

The complexity of starting a business is 6/10.

Registration of a packaging business

Start by registering a business. In this case, it will be more convenient to register activity in the form of an LLC - this will provide an opportunity to establish cooperation with wholesale buyers and suppliers of raw materials.

The selection of OKVED, the choice of the form of taxation, the compilation of the charter of a future company - the procedure for registering an LLC is rather complicated. And in order to save yourself from running around in instances, it is better to entrust the matter to lawyers.

Decide on the range of products

The production and sale of plastic containers as a business is a profitable area. But to minimize financial risks and do not open the 10th plant in the region, analyze a specific market. Plastic containers are different. Start production of the one in which the closely located industrial enterprises are interested - this will reduce transportation costs for the delivery of finished products, and you will be sure that the entire volume of manufactured containers will go to customers.

Interested in purchasing plastic containers:

pharmaceutical companies
food factories
hygiene products enterprises.

Learn the manufacturing techniques of different types of plastic containers - then you can deliver diverse products to the market. You will definitely find wholesale buyers!

Production technology and necessary equipment

The manufacture of plastic containers and packaging can go on different technologies - it all depends on what characteristics the finished product should have, and on the raw materials used. You will need the help of an experienced technologist to make specific recipes. You can work according to GOST or TU.

Polyethylene terephthalate is used as a raw material in plastic packaging factories, high and low pressure polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polystyrene. Look for suppliers of raw materials that are located geographically closer to the plant to be opened. It is beneficial to use recyclables.

The enterprises often introduce several technologies for manufacturing plastic containers:

Extrusion. This is how hollow containers are made - bottles, bottles.
Vacuum forming. This is how cups, bottles, blisters of various shapes, and corrections for confectionery products are made.
Casting. So the bottles are made.

The production of containers and packaging for food products will differ from the manufacturing technology of blisters and jars for medicines. But in general, the technological chain can be described as follows:

Production of blanks on special equipment. To optimize the process, it is more profitable to buy ready-made blanks.
The molten plastic or billet by means of special equipment takes the required shape.
The finished product is cooled.

Choose equipment based on which technology is selected. Explore the supplier market automatic linesTo equip the workshop - quite a lot of offers. The production line consists of the following machines and devices:

dosing machines
thermoforming machine,
vacuum molding machine,
blowing machine
milling and engraving machine,
conveyors
heat exchangers.

The price of equipment for the production of plastic packaging will depend on the capacity of the line, its configuration, and the country of manufacture. It is better to choose a line that will allow the manufacture of several types of products. To equip a low-power workshop will require at least 1,500,000 rubles.

Production room

To invest in and to repair the premises. Here, all the standards that are put forward by the supervisory authorities - SES and the fire inspection must be observed.

As for the workshop area, look for a building of at least 100 m 2. The room must be divided into zones - acceptance of raw materials, direct production, warehouses for storing raw materials and finished products. Office space and staff rooms are also required. Look for an empty building on the periphery of the city - renting here is cheaper. In addition, the polymer processing industry is considered harmful - the workshop, according to the standards, must be located away from the housing estate.

Sewerage, heating, water supply, electricity - in the workshop should be all the "benefits of civilization." For the reconstruction of the premises you will spend at least 300,000 rubles.

Profitability of packaging production

The production of food-grade plastic containers and packaging will require impressive cash investments. If you calculate all the costs of starting up an enterprise, you get at least 3,000,000 rubles — purchase and commissioning of equipment, preparation of a workshop, provision of raw materials, registration of a business, and rental for the first month of operation. And the costs can be even higher if you provide your own fleet for the delivery of finished products. But for beginning entrepreneurs, at first you can use hired transport or offer customers only the self-delivery service of finished products.

As practice shows, an enterprise producing plastic containers will be able to recoup all costs no earlier than after 2 years of operation. And the main problem that awaits the "young" factories is the lack wholesale customers. Already at the stage of developing a business plan, try to establish contacts with potential customers of the products.

You will have to invest in advertising in order to promote the product in the consumer market. Ringing industrial enterprises, advertising on TV and radio, articles in thematic magazines, participation in exhibitions - use different marketing tools!

In the world market of household and industrial plastic products, there is a stable trend of active development. This fact is confirmed by statistics provided by leading companies over the past few decades.

Paper Cup Industry Leaders

Today in the world there are about a hundred large companieswhich produce equipment for plastic injection, raw materials and finished products. The geography of their location is very extensive, even if their number is reduced taking into account the formation subsidiaries, processes of association and absorption.

Today in the world there are several stably formed enterprises - market leaders. First of all, they represent the Asian part of the planet. The leading enterprises that produce equipment for injection molding of plastic materials and finished goods, as well as supply raw materials, are located in China, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, and Japan. Their total share in the total production volume is within 35-45%. Industry leaders are also in the European region. Most large enterprises located in Poland, Latvia, Czech Republic, Italy, Portugal, Germany. They account for about 25-30% of the production volume. Russia can be noted separately, given its geographical location. The country has several leading enterprises in this industry.

Electrical Injection Molding Equipment: Advantages and Disadvantages

The machines used today have a number of features that allow enterprises to significantly expand the scope of production and the range of products. Plastic molding is carried out using injection molding machines (TPA). Equipping machines with an electric drive has several advantages over hydraulics. In particular:

Reduced energy consumption. Savings in comparison with hydraulic injection molding machines are about 60%.
The ability to install and operate machines in rooms for the release of sterile products (for example, medical devices). Hydraulic injection molding machines are not suitable for such purposes due to the presence of a special lubrication system.
Easy to operate and manage. This advantage is achieved by having fewer functional units.
High precision electrical injection molding machines. This is especially important in the manufacture of small items for the medical, optical or watch industry.
Shortened injection interval. This can significantly increase productivity.

Among the disadvantages of the units with which injection molding is carried out, their higher cost can be distinguished. However, price equalization is achieved by launching mass production of machines.

Current Capacity Improvement Trends

To increase the productivity and utilization of machines on which injection molding of products from various materialsprimarily reduce the cycle time. In addition, a number of changes are being introduced directly into technological process. In particular, the results of mass injection and plasticization are improved. Such improvements are especially important in a number of industries. For example, in the manufacture of PET preforms, which require the shortest possible cycle. Large manufacturers are actively developing the implementation of integrated technologies. Recently, gradual reprofiling for release has been observed base installations modular type. Their design provides an opportunity for improvement.

Injection molds

These items always deserve special attention. The fact is that the cost of molds often reaches the price of the machine itself. In this regard, strengthening the protection of these elements is one of the primary tasks of enterprises. High-performance hybrid and electric units in which plastic products are molded under pressure are equipped with active systems with ultrasonic and piezoelectric sensors. Such protection reduces the reaction time of the machine and allows you to control the condition of parts with extreme accuracy.

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The first step is to rent a room for the installation of equipment and storage of products. Two zones will be required: the first - for the manufacture of products, the second - for its storage. In the first room, a machine, molding machine and other necessary equipment are installed.

The total area of \u200b\u200bthe workshop should be at least 50 sq.m. The exact size depends on the parameters of the equipment - it is from this factor that you need to proceed when renting. The room must be supplied with electricity (380 volts), sewage, hot and cold water supply (for the comfort of employees).

As for the necessary working personnel: the minimum number of people in the staff is three employees: a driver, two workers per line. Qualification of workers in this case is not important - the manufacture of cups is fully automated and requires only control and timely supply of materials.

Paper Cup Making Equipment

The main expense item for glasses is the purchase of equipment. The first thing to buy is a molding machine. They differ from each other by welding the vertical seam of the glass.

Cheap models make a seam by electric heating; they are distinguished by simplicity of design and comparative low cost. Since we are considering small business, then we’ll stop at them. With the help of such equipment cups for coffee and other hot drinks are produced, they are suitable for carbonated drinks and ice cream.

The molding machine consumes about 5-7 kW, producing an average of 40 cups per minute. The minimum equipment of the production line should also include:

press for the manufacture of blanks;
a machine for making caps;
special printer for laminated paper (with its help you can put a logo or inscription on a disposable glass).

Good equipment manufactured by the Japanese company HORAUF (quite expensive), the popular JBZ series. Since we are considering a small business, it makes sense to buy used equipment. The price for it is 1.5-2 times cheaper than for a new one.

Paper Cup Raw Materials

For production, you will need materials: a cardboard sheet, with a density of 120 to 80 g / sq. M., Or thick paper with lamination. The best paper and cardboard is produced by Finnish companies, but cheaper to purchase in Russia.

Regarding the consumption of materials: for the production of 100 thousand products will require about 1 ton of raw materials.

Paper Cup Technology

The production process is quite simple and is carried out in several stages. First, a drawing or an inscription is applied to a sheet of paper or cardboard using a printer. After that, using special forms, the machine wraps the sheets in the desired shape and glues them together.

After removing the product from the mold, a pre-prepared round base is inserted. Thus, there are no difficulties in the production of glasses - the process is very fast.

Product Sales

There should not be a problem with the sale of cups for hot and cold drinks: the high demand for them is due to the large number of outlets with take-away coffee, catering establishments, and cafes. They are the main consumers of products.

Since the volume of production of glasses is large enough, for a full sale, it is better to conclude an agreement with several buyers. You can advertise on the Internet or call the appropriate companies directly by sending your price list.

Expenses and income

To begin with, we calculate how many units can be produced per month during uninterrupted operation of the line 5 days a week (eight-hour working day). As noted above, 40 cups are produced per minute, therefore, 19,200 units per day, 384,000 per month. One unit of production costs about $ 0.05. Total monthly income: approximately $ 19,200.

Initial investment: second-hand production line - $ 9 thousand, redecoration of the premises, business registration - $ 3000.

Monthly costs include: rental costs ($ 1,000), employee salaries (3 * 300 \u003d $ 900), raw materials (almost 4 tons) - $ 450 * 4 \u003d $ 1800. Total: $ 3,700. Net monthly profit will be about: $ 19,200-$ 3,700 \u003d $ 15,500.

The production of paper cups is an important advantage of which is the lack of high competition. With the correct and sale of products you can get a good and stable income.

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