Production of basalt continuous

fiber (CBF) and basalt plastic

reinforcement

Investment Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan

UzIPA

Investment proposal

01

Main goals of the projectCreation of industrial production of basalt continuous fiber (CBF) using modern high-tech equipment and a

full technological cycle of production of materials from CBF

Sphere

Industry

Location of the projectСity of Bukhara, st. Alpomish 5,

based on JSC “Bukharaenergomarkaz”

Credits

2.0 million USD

Foreign

investments

12.0 million USD

INTIATORJSC “Bukharaenergomarkaz”

Total costs of

the project

15.0 million USD

Own funds

1.0 million USD

Characteristics of the project

02

Basalt continuous fiber (roving) is the main feedstock for production ofcomposite materials: valves, pipes, road nets, fabrics, high-pressurecylinders, etc. to replace metal counterparts and has the followingcharacteristics: High strength. The specific strength of basaltcontinuous fiber is 2.5 times the strength of alloyed steels and 1.5times the strength of fiberglass. Heat resistance. The temperaturerange of long-term use of CBF is 200 + 600 degrees. Short-termexposure to temperatures up to 700 degrees, single exposure totemperatures up to 1000 degrees. High chemical resistance to water,salts, alkalis and acids.Compared to metal, CBF is corrosion resistant. Compared withfiberglass, CBF is an alkali-resistant material. BNV have highcorrosion and chemical resistance to corrosive media: solutions ofsalts, acids and especially alkalis. High compatibility of BNV withother materials: metals, plastics, plastics, adhesives, the ability toproduce materials and products based on BNV using varioustechnologies for molding, winding, pultrusions, spraying and other“cold technologies”. Basalt-plastic fittings with a low specific weight(10 times lighter than metal) have high strength (2.5 times higher thanmetal and 1.7 times higher than glass fiber), a long service life, arenot susceptible to corrosion, and to aggressive media.

-BPA can be sold at least 10-30% cheaper than steel reinforcement, with aprofitability of at least 100%.

Capacity of

project/productivity

2-2.5 thousand tons / yearbasalt continuous fiberand 420 tons per yearbasalt plasticreinforcement

Current status of

the project

The company “Basalt Fiber MaterialsTechnology Development” (Ukraine, the headof Dr.Sci.Tech. Osnos S.P.) jointly The projectinitiator collected information on the basaltdeposits of the Republic of Uzbekistan; sixbasalt deposits were studied and local basaltdeposits in the Samarkand and Navoi regionswere selected as feedstock for the productionof basalt continuous fibers. Developed abusiness plan and technical documentation ofthe project.

General information

03

Number and types of jobs

created

Administration

8

Engineers

5

Support service

13

Main

production

personnel

120

Total 146 including

Market analysis

04

Annual

production

(ton/year)

Basalt continuous fiber2000-2500 tons, basaltreinforcement fittings –420 tons

Import Costs of

products

Export

Demand for

raw materials

(/year)

80 %

Stones of basalt rocks 2000-2500 tons

Basalt continuous fiber6,0-7,5 million dollars.USA, basaltic plasticfittings – 3,0 milliondollars. USA

20 %

plastic fittings

Market volume

The demand for CBF materials from year to

year increases significantly. The volume of the

market of composite materials BNV is

estimated in the coming years at 100 thousand

tons per year. The existing capacity of

manufacturers in the CIS is 40 thousand tons

per year.

Cost structure of the

final product

The cost of 1 ton of BCF – US $ 975 including:Raw materials and materials – 9.5% Energy – 8.5% Overhead costs – 53.8% Salary – 24.6% Other expenses – 3.6%

Pricing strategy

The price of 1 ton of basaltcontinuous fiber is US $ 3000-3500, the price of basaltplastic reinforcement is 10%lower than steelreinforcement.

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