Cable Connectors (Lugs) Manufacturing Unit
This project profile outlines the establishment of a manufacturing unit for cable connectors and sockets (lugs) ranging from 15 Amp to 1000 Amp. The unit utilizes copper pipes and brass strips to produce standard-compliant electrical terminals for secure installations.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Building & Civil Work | 3.5 |
| Plant & Machinery | 3.8 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 0.75 |
| Other Misc. Assets | 0.35 |
| Working Capital | 5.81 |
| Total | 14.21 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 1.42 |
| Term Loan | 7.56 |
| Working Capital Loan | 5.23 |
| Total | 14.21 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment11
- Power PressBuy on Amazon ↗
1 HP, 2 HP, and 3 HP capacities
- Lather MachineBuy on Amazon ↗
1 HP Motor 6 Ft. Bed Length
- Threading AddsBuy on Amazon ↗
3.5 ft length
- Surface GrinderBuy on Amazon ↗
With 1 HP Motor
- Bench grinderBuy on Amazon ↗
Capacity 0.5 HP motor
- Hand PressBuy on Amazon ↗
- Portable Drilling MachineBuy on Amazon ↗
3/4 inch capacity
- Tinning Plant for Electroplating BarrelBuy on Amazon ↗
Tank 3x3x5 ft
- RectifierBuy on Amazon ↗
200 Amp
- Dryer with MotorBuy on Amazon ↗
- Tools and DiesBuy on Amazon ↗
Raw materials2
- Copper Pipe EC GradeBuy on Amazon ↗
Assorted diameters and sizes
- Brass stripBuy on Amazon ↗
Manufacturing process
- Cut copper pipes of required size and outer diameter to specified lengths.
- Press the cut pipes in a power press using appropriate sets of dies.
- Machine the pressed components and create internal threads.
- Perform electroplating and buffing to give the final finish to the product.
- Conduct physical verification and quality testing.
- Pack the finished cable lugs for distribution.
Market
Cable sockets and thimbles are common electrical items required wherever electrical supply exists. Demand is driven by electricity boards, general industries, and power equipment manufacturers, showing continuous growth with industrialization.
From the project report



