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Outdoor Sprinkler Systems (Mixed SKU)
CNC machining of brass components, injection molding of polymer bodies, solenoid winding and assembly, automated leak testing · US
Total Cost
$12.36 / unit
Capacity (units/year)
2,000,000
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$30.0M Mn
Capex
$35.0M Mn
Offsite
$6.0M Mn
Total investment
$71.0M Mn
Lines
12
Net raw material
$4.38
35.4%
Conversion
$7.98
64.6%
Total / unit
$12.36
$ per unit
Raw Material
$4.38 / unit
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass bar stock (C36000, 3/4" fittings)Live | kg | $2.37 | ||
| Copper magnet wire (solenoid winding)Live | kg | $1.70 | ||
| HDPE resin (injection molding, body/nozzle) | kg | $0.24 | ||
| Alloy steel (stamped mounting bracket)Live | kg | $0.03 | ||
| EPDM elastomer seals and O-rings | kg | $0.04 |
Utility
$0.03 / unit
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant electricity (CNC, molding presses, test benches) | kWh | $0.03 |
Operating
$2.20 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly and testing labor (machining, winding, final assembly) | $2.20 |
Overhead
$4.70 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Factory overhead (supervision, supplies, maintenance, indirect labor) | $3.50 | |
| SG&A (sales support, engineering, admin, product development) | $1.20 |
Depreciation
$0.35 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tooling and capital equipment depreciation (molds, CNC tooling, test rigs) | $0.35 |
Others
$0.70 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging (carton, poly bag, insertion) | $0.15 | |
| Quality control and certification (WaterSense, ASABE, leak testing) | $0.55 |
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