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Medium-Voltage Distribution Transformer
Fabrication and assembly of laminated core, windings, tank, and associated hardware with factory testing and quality certification · US
Total Cost
$19,895 / unit
Capacity (units/year)
1,500
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$5.0M Mn
Capex
$25.0M Mn
Offsite
$2.3M Mn
Total investment
$32.3M Mn
Lines
15
Net raw material
$9,043
45.5%
Conversion
$10,852
54.5%
Total / unit
$19,895
$ per unit
Raw Material
$9,043 / unit
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper conductor (windings)Live | kg | $5,037 | ||
| Grain-oriented electrical steel (core) | kg | $2,025 | ||
| Structural steel (tank, frame) | kg | $405 | ||
| Dielectric fluid (mineral oil / ester) | kg | $375 | ||
| Bushings, tap changers, gaskets, hardware | kg | $1,201 |
Utility
$302 / unit
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity (plant operations) | MWh | $300 | ||
| Natural gas (plant heating / drying) | MMBtu | $1.75 |
Operating
$1,760 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled manufacturing labor (winding, assembly, testing) | $60.00 | |
| Factory supplies, maintenance materials, QA and scrap | $1,700 |
Overhead
$6,000 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Factory overhead (facility costs, tooling, insurance, indirect labor) | $3,000 | |
| Engineering and design (application-specific) | $1,800 | |
| SG&A allocation (sales, general, administrative) | $1,200 |
Depreciation
$1,400 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment depreciation (winding, cutting, testing rigs) | $1,400 |
Financing
$700 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Working capital financing cost | $700 |
Others
$690 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty and service reserve | $690 |
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