Some are heated by placing on a burner, stove or open
flame. While the electric kettle uses a specially designed electric heating
element. The kitchen apparatus is very useful and has an important place in
most households.
The word kettle is an old English word traced to Norse
origins. It also has elements of German, Latin with loose translation of utensils
such as funnel, bowl, and deep dish cauldron.
An investor looking for a highly profitable venture can
consider kettle business. They can go into the manufacturing sector, wholesale
or retail. The amount of investment depends on the number of units made
produced daily. Other considerations include use of automated, semi automated
or manual process.
Things
to Consider
There are a few things to consider before launching the
enterprise. You need to secure raw materials, factory space and purchase
equipment. You need professional labor, licensing, funds and a marketing plan.
You also need to learn the manufacturing process of the product.
First write a business plan and study any competition in your geographical
location. Don’t forget to look at marketing trends including popular products.
Types
of kettle
There are two basic types of kettle the stove-kettle and
electric kettle. The stove top kettle is a metal vessel that contains water
that features a spout, handle, round body and flat bottom.
The vessel is filled with water and placed on a heated stove.
Some are fitted with steam whistle devices that indicate when the water has
boiled by producing a load whistling sound. Most stove top products are made
from stainless steel or other materials such as iron.
Types
of Electric Kettle
The importance of the device is based on its simplicity.
The kettle is used to make coffee, boil water or soup. The major advantage to
similar devices is ease of use, shorter heating time and cost effectiveness.
The electric type is made from stainless steel with
heating element fully enclosed. You have the cord or cordless electric kettle.
The downside to the device is the amount of current it consumes.
Some have the functionality to deactivate at boiling
points while others are fitted with whistlers. Some types are the jug style
kettle, kettle with transparent water chamber, swan electric kettle, cordless
electric glass, stainless steel, variable temperature kettle.
1. Jug style
kettle
2. Kettle with transparent water chamber
3. Swan electric kettle
4. Cordless electric glass
5. Stainless steel
6. Variable temperature kettle
Similar
Kettle Devices
There are many devices that function the same way as
kettles. They are perfect for boiling water and require heat. Similar devices
are the Japanese Tetsubin cast iron pot with a spout, Teasmade a device that
combines elements of teapot and kettle.
We have the teapot a vessel used to make tea that has a
lid, spout and handle. Tea culture, samovar a Russian urn used to boil water,
Kelly kettle specially made for outdoors use Windermere kettle and boiling
vessel.
More types include the kettle drum, kettle grill (looks
like a cauldron). Others are fish kettle a slim metal cooking vessel a cauldron
(a large kettle). We have industrial scale copper kettle, solar kettle, Graves-kettle.
Other
Kettle Devices
- Tetsubin cast iron pot
- Teasmade a combined teapot and kettle
- Teapot
- Tea culture
- Samovar a Russian urn
- Kelly kettle made for outdoors
- Windermere kettle and boiling vessel
- kettle drum
- kettle grill (looks like a cauldron)
- fish kettle a slim metal cooking vessel
- cauldron( a large kettle)
- industrial scale copper kettle
- solar kettle
- Graves kettle
Write a Business Plan
You
need to write a kettle manufacturing business plan and carry out a feasibility
study. Study your competition, products and pricing. Focus on location,
suppliers of raw materials and type of equipment you need.
Business License
To
start a manufacturing company you need a business license. Register the
business with the corporate affairs commission in your country. It could be a limited liability company or
enterprise.
You
need liability insurance and manufacturing license. The product should pass
quality assessment test and standardization. Finally find out if the product
attracts value added tax.
Location and Staff
It
is important you find the best location and hire qualified staff. Locate the
business close to the source of raw materials or market base. The staff should
be trained to handle the equipment and hire an accountant. Other requirements
include good road network, warehousing and utilities.
Raw
Materials
The raw materials you need depend on the type
of kettle. Other thing that contributes to the type of material is the design. High
grade steel is used for top quality products. Common materials are plastic,
metal, steel. Others include aluminum, iron and high grade steel.
The
product of choice should be heat resistant and durable. Other properties include
durability, low density and heating/electrical elements. Popular heat resistant
plastics found in the product are polystyrene, polyethylene. The product also
needs a cord, thermostat and plug.
The Manufacturing
Process
Before
you start making kettles you need to learn the manufacturing process. The factory
receives the stainless steel sheets and checks for appropriate thickness.
The
sheet steel is placed on the die of a punch press. The punch shapes the hollow
shell of the kettle. The factory worker then removes the piece and places another
sheet.
To
die shape the heating component area a sheet goes through stamping to form the
base and connector between cord and element. The base stamping goes through a
conveyor system, given a small electrical charge and painted.
The
coating machine paints the outer coat. This anodizing process is to protect the
product from corrosion. The treated metal stamping are then welded together to
form the base.
The Electrical Components
The
electrical components are received and assembled as appropriate. They are then
introduced and the connector is set to the base section. The cord is fitted
into the base opening and rubber feet attached.
The Plastic Molding Process
Once
the upper part of the kettle is formed colored polypropylene pellets are
inspected for purify and are loaded into the injection molding machine. The
resultant polypropylene is melted under high heat and liquid plastic forced
into two half’s. This process is to make the plastic housing of the kettle.
The
shaping also includes the handles and cavity relief. Once the cavity is cooled
they are then assembled. The plastic housing is added to the kettle to complete
the body. The flip up covers are then added and kettle completed. The final
stage is the packaging and wrapping.
Kettle Making
Equipment
- Injection molding machine
- Punch press
- coating press
- conveyor belt system
- assembling plant
Quality Control
The
manufacturing process produces lots of steel waste. The waste trimmings could
be recycled, reground or sold. The product should undergo quality control and
standardization during and after production. The type of steel material is very
important to the outcome.
Marketing
The
tea kettle has become an important item in every home. Your marketing efforts
should include price control, quality and branding. You need an effective
marketing strategy and many wholesalers and distributors. Sell your products to
stores, malls and large distributors. Use both electronic and print media to
spread the word.
