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Concertina Wire Making Unit

This project profile outlines the establishment of a manufacturing unit for concertina wire, widely used for military-style obstacles, fencing, and security boundaries. The process involves punching galvanized iron strips, crimping them onto GI wire, and forming coils for security and safety purposes.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Plant & Machinery12
Furniture & Fixtures2
Working Capital6.67
Total20.67

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution2.07
Term Loan12.6
Working Capital Loan6
Total20.67

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment10

Raw materials2

Manufacturing process

  1. Procurement of raw materials and punching of GI strips using a power press to create single strips inside a die, then storing them in wooden spools.
  2. Using a crimping machine to mechanically crimp the stocked strip onto GI wire and deciding the coil diameter according to customer requirements.
  3. Incorporating GI clips for spring form in wire, followed by hammering and final packaging of the finished goods.

Market

Concertina wire is an essential item for safeguarding houses, gardens, forests, nurseries, and specified prohibited areas such as defense establishments, aerodromes, railways, and warehouses. Demand is driven by construction, urbanization, and increasing security needs.

From the project report

Concertina Wire Making Unit