1- What is a grass fence?
A Grass Fence (also known as Grassed Fence, Grass Wire, Grass Fence) is a type of fence where grass is grown over a wire mesh. Please google "grass fence" for more information. A grass fence is not a grass carpet, nor is it fabric; it's similar to a panel fence in that it can be applied either on top of a wall or directly on the ground to demarcate boundaries and provide a decorative appearance.
2- What are the raw materials for a Grass Fence?
Firstly, what is a raw material? It's the basic material used in the production of a product or structure. The raw materials for a grass fence are PVC and galvanized wire. PVC is typically used with a thickness of 90-100 microns. It's important to consider its thinness in terms of resistance to fading, melting, and burning caused by exposure to sunlight. The PVC used for a grass fence is flame-retardant and resistant to fading. The galvanized wire has a thickness of 1.6mm. It's steel wire coated with liquid zinc to protect it from rust and corrosion, making it ideal for outdoor use. This process extends the wire's lifespan and makes it suitable for outdoor environments.
3- What is a Grass Fence preparation machine? (ALPHA PRO)
A Grass Fence preparation machine, as the name suggests, prepares the grass fence for the weaving stage. It combines PVC and galvanized wire. The resulting prepared material is then woven by an operator using a weaving machine.
4- How many machines are required for Grass Fence production?
To produce a grass fence, two machines are needed.
1- Alpha Pro (Grass Fence preparation machine) 2- Weaving machine - This machine weaves the prepared material.
5- Does the Grass Fence weaving machine have automation?
The Grass Fence weaving machine does not have automation. It has been experimented with in Turkey and China before. However, as of today, there are no fully operational or likely to be operational automatic weaving machines. This process is done manually or semi-automatically.
6- What is the required capital amount?
For grass fence production, the initial machine capital is approximately $30,000. 1 Grass Fence preparation machine costs around $20,000. 1 Weaving machine costs approximately $7,000. The remaining equipment costs $3,000.
In addition to machines, capital is also needed for raw materials. We will specify the capital for raw materials on a monthly basis. The estimated capital required for monthly consumption of PVC is $8,000. The estimated capital required for monthly consumption of galvanized wire is $7,000.
These data are calculated based on a single shift (8 hours). If working two shifts, you need to multiply the estimated capital amounts for raw materials by two.
7- What is the production capacity?
With one preparation machine and one weaving machine, approximately 150 square meters of material can be produced in a single shift. Normally, it's advisable to have two preparation machines because one operator can handle two preparation machines. Two preparation machines provide the necessary raw materials for one weaving machine.
If hourly data is provided: One preparation machine prepares 18 square meters of material per hour. One weaving machine can weave 36 square meters of grass fence per hour. Depending on the performance of the weaver, our weavers can weave up to 50 square meters per hour.
8- Grass Fence production and training
The Alpha Pro grass fence machine can be learned within 2-3 days. After purchasing the machine, you can spend 2 days in Mersin at our production department to learn and become familiar with it. Regarding the weaving machine: It requires manual dexterity. Manual dexterity is typically acquired within an average of 2 months. We do not provide training for weaving expertise due to the possibility of material waste during the learning process.
9- Why should the ALPHA PRO Grass Fence machine be used?
Because we have been producing grass fences since 2020. So far, we have produced over a million square meters. Currently, we continue to produce 60,000 square meters of grass fences monthly. After trying different machines to reach this stage, we have become experts in our industry and decided to make our own machine. We created the first prototype of our machine in May 2023. Then, as a grass fence manufacturer, we transferred the necessary features to the machine department. ALPHA PRO was not designed for sale. However, the resulting ALPHA PRO was highly appreciated.
ALPHA PRO is 100% developed by manufacturers. It has been developed to solve problems encountered during the production process. In today's competitive environment, it can achieve a performance of 150 square meters alone. (User data is more extensive) We have used the best bearings, drivers, and parts on the market because we made it for ourselves. We have addressed the issue of vibration damage to the machine, having seen how much damage it can cause. Plug-and-play operations have been facilitated.
