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They come in various attractive colors, shapes and
capacity. Despite being slightly less pricey than aluminum tanks they are
durable rugged and aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
The most popular cost effective options available in the
market are plastic and polyethylene water tanks. Other non plastic water tanks
available in the market are aluminum, steel or Iron and fiberglass.
There are differ methods used in manufacturing plastic
water tank such as the rotational mold process. The different methods are
highly effective, creating rugged and durable tanks that last several years.
Manufacturing plastic tanks is capital intensive and you
need adequate funding. Other requirements are trained machinery operators,
marketing staff, drivers, cleaners and adequate factory space.
Why
Plastic Water Tanks are in High Demand
Most homes and factories need a storage facility for
water. This is especially true in developing countries such as Nigeria, Ghana,
and Sudan.
Many countries especially in West Africa still grapple
with low water supply. Private homes and companies need to provide their own
water source through boreholes and wells.
They need to store water for later use in storage
facilities making plastic water tanks popular. Many rural communities and farms
need tanks to provide water for plants, animals and human consumption.
More reasons for
the increased demand and popularity are easy handling and installation. The
water tanks are light weight when empty and are very durability.
Plastic water
tanks can last thirty years without corroding or maintenance. Another favorable
quality of the tank is the ability to withstand UV rays.
How
to Start a Plastic Water Tank Manufacturing Plant
Write
a Business Plan
Before you start the enterprise write a comprehensive
business plan. If you don’t know how to write a business plan on hire professional
writer.
Another option is
to learn from books, e-books and other online resources. Once you have your
business plan carry out a feasibility study of your area.
Distribute survey forms to understand the customer’s
needs and preferences. Focus on competitors, pricing, product and earning power
of host community.
Locate
the Plastic Manufacturing Plant
You need a big factory space to produce plastic water
tanks. Plastic water tanks are big and need adequate storage facility.
Lease a very large warehouse with ample packing and
storage space. The warehouse should have a good road network for movement of
raw materials and finished product.
The factory can be located in urban areas or outskirt of
town. Make sure you factor the cost of transportation when choosing a location.
The closer too customers and raw materials the less transportation costs.
Financing
the Plastic Tank Business
Your company needs major financing to get off the ground.
You should approach several banking institutions in your locality.
Provide collateral, business plan and management
structure to the bank. Provide some of the startup capital and insurance cover.
To access loan you might be expected to open an account in the bank for easy
monitoring and funding.
The
Rotational Molding Process
A popular manufacturing method is the rotational plastic
water tank molding process. There are
different methods of making plastic tanks such as the rotational molding
process, blow molding process, injection molding process. The rotational mold method involves a mold,
different temperatures, mold rotation and pressure.
Why use
Rotational Mold Method
The rotational molding method has many advantages over
other methods. The method allows high production capacity, easy coloring and
low production cost.
It provides the
ability to mould complex parts without assembling. Other major advantages
include minimum wastage, high quality products, inexpensive molds and fast
production time.
It is possible to produce a huge number of plastic tanks
in a relatively short time. You can also
produce different storage capacity products and sizes.
How to
Produce Plastic Tanks
To produce plastic tanks the raw material needs to go
through processing. The raw polyethylene granule goes through a grinding
process, mixed with concentrators.
The dust particles are further sorted by a cyclone to
separate large granules. During the grinding process the temperature is
controlled and regulated.
This is to prevent melting or binding of the particles.
During the dry blending stage the quality of the finished product is
determined.
Additives such as
stabilizers, modifiers, and antioxidants are added to the dry blender. The
material is then feed to the rotational mould and heating.
The heat slowly melts and shapes the polyethylene plastic
then cooling. Once the material has solidified and cooled the tank is removed
from the mold.
Machinery
and Equipment for Rotational Tank Molding
Machines needed for plastic water tank production are
Owen single arm and three arm station machine, 360 movable moulds. Others are
fire rock roll machine, rotational moulding plant and high speed mixture.
More are weighing machine, chain pulley and pulverized
machine. You also need different moulds, test equipment, cyclone system, and
feeder hopper.
A
list of Machinery and Equipment
Feed hopper
Cyclone system
High speed mixing machine
Rock roll machine
Station machine
Weighing equipment
Test equipment
Different moulds
Chain pulley
Pulverizing machine
Rotational mould plant
Quality
and Cost Considerations
Your product needs to pass a standardized quality check.
Product quality and standardization is guided by local and international
certifications such as SLS 935, SLS 659, SLS 147 and ISO 9001.
Costs of production include cost of raw material,
purchasing equipment, leasehold, materials and labor. Others are overheads, net
total, price of item and profit.
Marketing
the Plastic Tanks
Manufacturers sell directly to wholesalers and retailers
of plastic products. Major housing projects are also viable sources of
interest.
Quality tanks will always attract good market interest
especially if proper branding and advertisement are deployed. You need lots of
advertisement in traditional print media and electronic media.
Offer high quality products, branding and discounts to
attract patronage. Plastic tank sales are primarily focused on domestic
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