MAKING MANHOLE COVERS
Introduction
A manhole cover is a removable plate forming the lid over the opening of a manhole, to prevent anyone from falling in and to keep unauthorized persons out. They usually feature "pick holes," in which a hook handle is inserted to lift them.
Production Capacity
This project will produce 100 Manhole covers per day.
Production Process
Manhole covers are generally made using sand casting techniques.
Equipment
The
Essential tools and equipment required include:
1. Mortar Mixer & Moulds
2. Spades & Wheel barrows
3. Water tanks
4. Cutters
5. Finishers
NB: These tools & equipment can be purchased from
“Shauriyako” shopping centre-Kampala, Uganda.
Scale of Investment, Capital Investment
Requirements and
Equipment
The scale of Investment is estimated at US$ 33,659.
Market Analysis
Construction is a booming sector; therefore, Manhole covers are on high demand
especially in Drainage construction, Hotel sites, Road construction- side walk
ways, Telecommunication, Tunnels, Residential and Commercial buildings. This
sector has grown tremendously which has included players such as; Master
Industries, Uganda Clays, Lweza Clays, and so many small scale projects.
Project Costs
The Projected costs of production both fixed and working capital are summarized in the Tables below:
1. Fixed Capital Requirements in US$
|
|
Units |
Qty |
Unit |
Amount $ |
|
Truck |
No. |
1 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
|
Mortar Mixer |
No. |
1 |
2,000 |
2,000 |
|
Moulds |
No. |
4 |
5 |
20 |
|
Spades |
No. |
2 |
2 |
4 |
|
Wheel barrows |
No. |
2 |
30 |
60 |
|
Water tank |
No. |
1 |
100 |
100 |
|
Cutters |
No. |
2 |
15 |
30 |
|
Finishers |
No. |
2 |
5 |
10 |
|
Sieve tray |
No. |
1 |
50 |
50 |
|
Total Amount |
12,274 |
2. Production & Operating Costs in US$
Direct Materials, Supplies and Costs
|
Item |
Units |
Unit |
Qty/ |
Prod. |
Prod. |
Prod. |
|
Direct Costs |
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|
Lake Sand |
Trips |
150 |
0.2 |
30 |
780 |
9,360 |
|
Swampy |
Trips |
100 |
0.08 |
20 |
520 |
6,240 |
|
Sand Stones |
Trips |
200 |
0.04 |
8 |
208 |
2,496 |
|
Wire Mesh |
Roll |
250 |
0.04 |
10 |
260 |
3,120 |
|
B. Wire |
Roll |
100 |
0.04 |
4 |
104 |
1,248 |
|
Cement |
Kgs |
0.3 |
865.4 |
260 |
6,750 |
81,001 |
|
Sub total |
332 |
8,622 |
103,465 |
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b. General Costs (Over heads) |
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|
Rent |
300 |
3,600 |
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|
Labour |
800 |
9,600 |
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|
Utilities (Power &Water) |
500 |
6,000 |
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|
Repair & Maintenance |
300 |
3,600 |
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|
Fuel |
1,000 |
12,000 |
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|
Depreciation (Asset write off) Expenses |
256 |
3,069 |
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|
Sub - total |
3,156 |
37,869 |
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|
Total Operating Costs |
11,778 |
141,334 |
3. Project Product Costs and Price Structure
|
Item |
Qty/day |
Qty/yr |
Unit |
Prod |
Unit |
T/rev |
|
Manhole |
100 |
31,200 |
4.52 |
141,334 |
6 |
187,200 |
5. Profitability Analysis
|
Item |
Per |
Per |
Per |
|
Revenue |
600 |
15,600 |
187,200 |
|
Less: Production & Operating Costs |
332 |
11,778 |
141,334 |
|
Profit |
268 |
3,822 |
45,866 |