Production line and factory setup overview
This proposal presents a practical low-entry paper recycling line for Afghanistan. Pulper, washing tanks, de-inking and recycled paper sheet or roll production. The starting configuration prioritizes economical Chinese machinery, local fabrication of noncritical items, affordable local labor, simple buildings and phased automation.
Recommended lowest-entry line configuration Start with one semi-automatic shift and the minimum core equipment needed for paper recycling line; add automatic handling and higher-speed packing after demand is proven.
Production process and implementation sequence
- Receiving
- Sorting
- Size reduction
- Separation
- Cleaning
- Reprocessing
- Packing
Products, capacity and market fit
- Local production can replace selected imported finished goods.
- Affordable land, labor and local fabrication reduce the entry threshold.
- A one-shift starting model limits working-capital pressure.
- Modular equipment allows capacity to grow with confirmed sales.
- Clean recycled feedstock - Confirm with buyer and local market - Afghanistan and nearby regional buyers
- Baled recovered material - Confirm with buyer and local market - Afghanistan and nearby regional buyers
- Granulated intermediate - Confirm with buyer and local market - Afghanistan and nearby regional buyers
- Saleable recycled product - Confirm with buyer and local market - Afghanistan and nearby regional buyers
Core production machinery and line specifications
| Machine / stage | Function / value | Production note |
|---|---|---|
| Sorting conveyor | Supports the paper recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Industrial shredder | Supports the paper recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Magnetic or density separator | Supports the paper recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Washing unit | Supports the paper recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Dewatering or drying system | Supports the paper recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Granulator or baler | Supports the paper recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Dust and water treatment | Supports the paper recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Control cabinet | Supports the paper recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Material conveyor | Supports the paper recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Weighing and packing station | Supports the paper recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
Raw materials, utilities and factory requirements
- Sorted post-industrial or post-consumer waste
- Process water and cleaning agents
- Baling wire or packaging bags
- Replacement blades and screens
- Lubricants and maintenance consumables
- Three-phase power
- Process water loop
- Drainage and wastewater treatment
- Dust and noise control
- Fire protection
Indicative low-entry investment and implementation plan
These planning ranges prioritize economical machinery, local labor and local civil works. Final pricing follows confirmed capacity, product specification, delivery terms and site conditions.
| Scope | Indicative range | Entry-plan note |
|---|---|---|
| Entry recycling machinery | US$60k-220k | Economy configuration using local labor where practical |
| Local civil and utilities | US$20k-75k | Economy configuration using local labor where practical |
| Environmental controls | US$12k-50k | Economy configuration using local labor where practical |
| Freight and installation | US$18k-65k | Economy configuration using local labor where practical |
| Working capital | US$10k-40k | Economy configuration using local labor where practical |
| Low-entry project total | US$120k-450k | Economy configuration using local labor where practical |
Detailed proposal and next step
The proposal contains the complete line flow, machinery scope, raw-material and utility requirements, implementation stages and indicative entry planning. Final configuration follows confirmed products, capacity, site and budget.