There are different types of razor categorized into electric
or straight. The straight is operated through manual action while electric
razors are powered by current.
The usage of sharp implements to cut hair dates back to
the Bronze Age. Ancient tools include clam shells, copper razors, and sharpened
flint. An investor looking to enter the blade industry needs startup capital. They
need an operational factory, equipment, licensing and knowledge of the
production process.
Different
Types of Razor Blade
There are 4 major types of razor blades. We have the
electric razor, cartridge, safety and straight razor. More are the removable
blade razor, safety razor, disposable safety razor.
The modern straight blade has hollow ground blades and
decorative handles. They have different features, preference settings, functionality
and durability. Some are particularly made for certain skin types or hair.
The safety razor was first invented in 1762 by jean-Jacque
Perret. It had a wooden sleeve and a straight blade. Later on the design evolved
into a small blade sold by the Kampfe Brothers. In the straight razor family
you have the removable blade razor, disposable.
Types
of blade razor
·
removable blade razor
·
safety razor
·
disposable safety razor
·
modern straight blade
·
cartridge razor
Disposable
safety razor
The disposable one resembles cartridge razors and is made
with lightweight inexpensive material. The product is commonly produced through
the injection mold process. They are disposable and does not accommodate sharpening
or replacement.
Cartridge
razor
A more modern and commonly used blade is the exchangeable
cartridge. The design emanated in 1960 and involves a pivoted head that helps align
the blade with the skin. Similar to double edge the entire head is assembled,
removable and disposable. The product comes with multiple razor blades set.
Disposable
blade straight razors
The straight razor comprises open steel blades sharpened on
one edge. The razor is made with high carbon steel or stainless steel.
It has rotating blades on a pin between scales. To protect
the user or prevent damage it folds into the scales. The handle scales are made
of different materials based on the manufacturers design. We have handles made
from wood, ivory, bone, plastic celluloid.
Removable
blade razor
This is a basic razor first invented in 1880. The product
has a handle with a head that accommodates replacement of the blade. The design
has a comb pattern on the head to prevent cuts and bruises during use. A new
improvement to the design now has a safety bar instead of the comb like ridges.
We also have double or single edge products. The double
edge has a slant bar with two open edges and either side can be used while the
single has only a long straight razor edge. An innovative design that allows
different blades to fit is the multi faced central channel.
How
to Start Shaving Blade Manufacturing Business
Razor
Manufacturing Process
The technology depends on the type of razor you want to make.
The razor manufacturing process starts with the press then the thermal process.
It then goes for blade edging, polishing, quality control and inspection.
The process continues with coating, burning before the
plastic molding. The head is then assembled, and then the handle is assembled. It
goes through another inspection before packaging and competition.
Manufacturing
process: mixing and melting of components. The steel heated then
quenched in a steel hardening process called annealing. The blades are die-
stamped to form cutting edge shape.
The support structure of the small blade is achieved by
passing a steel sheet through a die cutter. The component is made into an L
shape with two edge runners. The various support components are then assembled
and welded onto the cutting blade.
The plastic component starts with a resin mixture cut
into pellets and molded. The plastic goes through molding and assembling. The packaging
involves clear plastic wrapping or boxes. The finished product goes through a series
of quality control and standardization methods.
Flow
Blanking- degreasing-hardening-grinding-sputtering-coating
The Process
·
steel hardened
·
blades die stamped
·
polishing
·
components are made
·
handle made
·
assembled
·
quality control
· packaging
Raw
Materials
One of the main components is the razor blade. It is made
from special corrosion resistant steel alloy. The plastic parts comprise the
blade cartridge, handle. The plastic resins are used in pellet form, melted,
molded into razor components.
Materials
1. Carbide steel
2. Plastic resin
3. Polystyrene
4. Elastomeric compounds
5. Polypropylene
License
Register the business as a limited liability company. You
need EID number and liability insurance. Brand the product and find out if
value added tax is applicable in your demography. You need a manufacturers operation
license from your state include safety and waste control measures.
Location
Try to find a good location for the company. The location
should have factory space including a large warehouse. Other requirements are
loading area, utilities like electricity and good road network.
Locate the business close to source of raw materials or
market base. Make sure you hire appropriate staff such as drivers, machine
operators, and casual staff for loading. You need an accountant, plant managers,
and administrative staff.
Machinery
The machinery depends on the type of blade. If you are
manufacturing concertina razor blade you need a press for punching strip to
form razor blade.
The second machine is an assembling machine, fixing the
wire and the punched razor blade. You need a heat unit or furnace, extruder. Others
are mold making machine, injector machine, assembling machine.
Equipment
1. Heat and Quench unit
2. Extrusion
3. Injection
4. Molding machine
5. Assembling plant
6. Packaging
Marketing
There has been a sharp increase in the demand for razor
blades. This is attributed to low cost of production and prices. Other prevailing
factors including increase in population, heath and safety issues.
Top countries that produce blades are China, USA, Germany
and Japan. While the major companies are Gillette Company, inax corp., Nippon Steel
Corporation and Metal Box Company limited.
To succeed you need to create a quality product and brand
identity. Use strategic marketing techniques, proper pricing and find
distribution channels.
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