How to run a nail making machine business in Africa
As we know, all countries starting nail making business in African countries, especially Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda.
which machines do i need and approximately give me the budget?
one set nail making machine is USD2900-7000, plus delivery cost total should usd1500-3000, and if you need more other machines, like a polishing machine, grinding machine, wire drawing machine, that will be higher some, any way depend on your nail size and output plan
the raw materials required?
Raw materials are low carbon wire rods, in China we called Q195, you can use SAE1006, and SAE1008 both ok.
how much capital do I need for the raw materials?
You can check from the local market, Kenya’s import tax is higher, and delivery cost is not small either. But some clients said, higher some from local steel mills.
the government approvals/certificates I require
No need, only if you need to register your company.
Is it hard to run the nail making business?
Not hard, only can solve the raw materials, and selling market.
Is it hard to operate the common wire nail making machines?
Very easy to operate, we have clients who can help you if needed, they are in Kisumu, Nairobi.
What kind of nail making machine operator needs hair?
the kind of manpower I require, education background, and experience, Staff is easy, even if not educated also no problems, just be a mature man.
electricity power, solar, and backup generators required
Need electricity power, 3phase better, solar no need, generator not necessary for the start, you need to control your cost. After your business enlarges and the market steady can back up the generator.
Advice on equipment maintenance, servicing, and repairs
Equipment maintenance is easy, just make the machine full of oil, and nail tips are not stuck in the machine. We have a year guarantee for the main machine, for repairing not often. Only for spareparts, like nail cutters, nail punching pins, and nail moulds, need repair or change new ones, you can buy some pcs for backup.
Which nail sizes and types are highly recommended?
2-4inch is the best selling in the market. For smaller and bigger nails, after your business enlarges and steady then can cover more sizes.
What is the recommended daily nail making output?
For this depending on your market and budget, one set BM-4c nail making machine can make 300-700kg 2-4inch.
Safety health and environment checklist?
Can take gloves and shoes if can provide them.
What are the necessary spare parts？
Their availability, and their cost， as above said, are Only for spareparts, like nail cutters, nail punching pin, nail moulds, that need repair or change to new ones, you can buy some pcs for backup.
Which is the required structure.
You mean the warehouse, if have one room 3*3 enough for one set, if you need more sets, the warehouse can check for you.
Is nail making business profitable?
It’s profitable, but you need to find a good price for raw materials. Because the market is huge, everywhere is developing.
How much should I have running capital?
After buying the raw materials and the machines, how much should I have set aside as running capital? You can keep some more for advertisement, or product testing, packing costs, labor costs, power costs, warehouse costs, and government bills.
What else do I need to know about nail making business?
Almost all the details you already mentioned. Good job.
