Production line and factory setup overview
This proposal presents a practical low-entry plastic recycling line for Afghanistan. Shredding, washing, drying and pelletising for plastic scrap. 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 plastic 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 plastic recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Industrial shredder | Supports the plastic recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Magnetic or density separator | Supports the plastic recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Washing unit | Supports the plastic recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Dewatering or drying system | Supports the plastic recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Granulator or baler | Supports the plastic recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Dust and water treatment | Supports the plastic recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Control cabinet | Supports the plastic recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Material conveyor | Supports the plastic recycling line workflow | Sized to selected entry capacity |
| Weighing and packing station | Supports the plastic 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.