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Polymer manufacturing

Polymer manufacturing

Polymer manufacturing

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I have a project of estimating the cost of a polymer manufacturing factory.
What are the procedures for calculating the cost of building a polymer manufacturing line . Except of calclating the cost of the basic machines what should i add?
For example : Conveyor + x% of material etc... ??
Labor cost?
Construction estimate.

RE: Polymer manufacturing

Estimating is a complex area. If you are still in a position where you're required to Estimate Plant Construction costs contact me. I'll try to assist.

My recommendation(s) would be dependant on your requirements.
In general there are OOM (conceptual +/-25-30%), Budget (+/-15-20%) and Definitive (+/- 10%) accuracy Estimates.
They vary in methodology and cost and are extremely dependant on the quality and quantity of information that is available. I have Factor data on a variety of facility types.

RE: Polymer manufacturing

Dear Doron,
   I suppose that you have to add the following terms :
 1. - Cost of Basic Machines:
      - FOB Price;
      - Shipping Expenses;
      - Shipping Insurance Costs;
      - Supplementary transport ( from port / airport to  factory) expenses;

 2. - Cost of Auxiliary Machines / Systems
      as Conveyor, Weighing, Cleaning, Dosing Bins, Storage Bins taking ito account the same model as in #1

 3. -  Cost of the Infrastructure

 4. -  Auxiliary Materials and Equipment nedded in rising
       operation.
 5. -  Cost of fluid supply systems ( air, gas(es), water, hot water, steam, etc...  )
 6. -  Cost of Energy Supply System ( Cables, electric panels, wiring).
 7. -  Cost of Safety equipment / systems required for
      a normal use of the production line.
      
 8. -  Cost of the work ( including technical advisors
       and service engineers for the first days tests and set-up.
 9. -  Cost of Hiring Special tools / Equipment

    Success !

Alex Lesczinsky
rodales@zdnetonebox.com
rodmm@internet-zahav.net

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