Lighters will always be in demand and not only because at present a huge number of people smoke. The fact is that this elementary device is an order of magnitude more reliable than ordinary matches. But starting a business to produce them is not as easy as it might seem at first glance, but all because you need to be able to choose the right equipment for the production of lighters. There are several rules that must be followed. We will talk about this below.
Where to buy equipment?
There are several ways out of the situation. One of them is to order new equipment, but in this case the cost will be quite high. Another way is to find a good manufacturer and find out on what machines they work for and how profitable it is.
This method is a priority, since you will already know what exactly you need. You can buy some used equipment, but it is advisable to purchase something new. This is especially true for the main equipment, without which production will stop. You can ask the price list from the manufacturer and familiarize yourself with the assortment in more detail. Having decided on the performance of the equipment and the price, you can make a purchase.
We buy machines for the production of lighters
The composition of the production line largely depends on which incendiary devices we will trade. It can be one-time Chinese options or something like the Cricket brand. However, the main units rarely differ from each other, since they work the same way.
First you need to buy the following equipment for the production of lighters:
- Injection molding machine, which is necessary to obtain the body of the device, and several injection molds, although their number depends on the productivity of the plant.
- Still need welding machines, the principle of operation of which is microwave.
- But this is far from all, since an aggregate filling the housing with gas is needed.
- If you wish, you can also buy a thermal printing machine, which allows you to put various logos, stickers, etc. on the case.
- You will also deal with gas, i.e. explosive substance therefore, it is desirable to have several gas leakage sensors.
Production of lighters in Russia and its subtleties
Quite a lot of people are engaged in such business in the Russian market, which is why it is quite difficult to get started.
The most important thing to do first is to find a market, and only then think about creating a plant.
Again, unrealistic competition among domestic manufacturers is reinforced by the presence on the market of high-quality, albeit expensive, lighters from abroad.
That is why it makes sense to give high-quality advertising and show yourself in it on the good side. This refers to high-quality assembly and long life of the device. Indeed, reliability and reliability are the two most important indicators for the consumer. Then comes the price, convenience, etc.
Another feature is that you must get a bunch of different documents, that is, have a license. This is not easy to do for several reasons. Firstly, no one is in a hurry to carry out checks until you pay a certain amount. Secondly, there are large queues, so without a competent lawyer you can wait several years.
Several features of this business
As elsewhere, there are some nuances. The main one is the search for equipment that is not produced on the territory of the Russian Federation. It needs to be taken from abroad. It is easier to buy Chinese or Korean machines, as they have a small cost.
And customs clearance is not so expensive.Before placing an order, understand the number of employees in your future workshop, as well as what your productivity will be. The fact is that the more the machine produces lighters in an hour, the more expensive it is, of course. The same applies to the number of employees. If the machines are more expensive, then one operator will cope, if less, then the maintenance personnel need an order of magnitude more.
The manufacturer of equipment is another important indicator from which the final price is formed. The more famous the brand, the higher the cost, but you will get a reliable and high-quality machine. Do not forget that you need to buy accessories for lighters. As a rule, these are its upper and middle parts. The same applies to buildings. You can do them yourself. For this, more machines are bought. And you can buy tons of cases, that is, in bulk.
Conclusion
As you can see, this is a rather interesting direction in business, but there are many pitfalls. The most important thing is to find a point of sale, because without this you will not be able to sell a large batch of products. And the business will be unprofitable.
As for the cost, the equipment for the production of lighters will cost you about 200-250 thousand dollars, which, you see, is a lot. You can use any existing technology or create your own. Nowadays, they often sell an already-completed business. This refers to equipment, technology, a certain number of components, specialist consultations, etc.
Sincerely, Alexander!!!
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