Project Portfolio 2021 – SSM 18 Double Portion Block Machine Delivered to Turbat Border (Pakistan Army)
A Strategic Installation for Border Area Development
In 2021, Silver Steel Mills undertook one of its most challenging and rewarding projects: the supply, installation, and commissioning of a SSM 18 double portion fully automatic block making plant at Turbat, Balochistan – near the Pakistan‑Iran border. The client was the Pakistan Army, which needed a reliable, high‑capacity facility to produce concrete blocks, pavers, and curbstones for ongoing infrastructure development in this remote and sensitive region.
This project was not just about selling a machine. It was about contributing to national development, strengthening border infrastructure, and empowering local construction with in‑house production of quality building materials.
The Challenge – Remote Location, Tough Logistics
Turbat is over 700 kilometres from Karachi, with rough terrain and limited industrial support. Transporting a complete block making plant – including heavy steel components, mixers, conveyors, and electrical panels – required meticulous planning. Moreover, the site had to be operational quickly to support army construction schedules.
The Pakistan Army chose Silver Steel Mills because of our proven track record with CPEC motorway projects (CSCEC), DHA installations, and Nishat Power. They needed a machine that was robust, easy to maintain, and capable of producing multiple products – hollow blocks, solid blocks, interlocking tiles, and curbstones – all from a single platform.
The Machine – SSM 18 Double Portion
The SSM 18 double portion is a semi‑to‑fully automatic block making machine designed for medium‑to‑large scale production. For the Turbat border project, we configured it with:
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Double portion mould system – produces more pieces per cycle, increasing output.
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Digital weighing batching system – ensures consistent mix design (cement, sand, crush).
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Planetary mixer – homogeneous mixing for high‑strength concrete.
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Conveyor belt – smooth transfer from mixer to machine hopper.
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Automatic stacker – reduces manual handling and labour.
The plant was designed to operate in harsh conditions – high dust, extreme summer heat, and limited access to spare parts. We provided additional wear parts and a complete training package for army engineers and local operators.
Production Capacity – Meeting the Demand
After commissioning, the SSM 18 plant consistently achieved:
| Product | Daily Output |
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| Interlocking tiles / pavers | 18,000 pieces |
| Hollow / solid blocks (6″×8″×12″) | 8,000 blocks |
| Curbstones (road edges) | 2,000 pieces |
This volume was sufficient to supply multiple construction sites simultaneously – barracks, boundary walls, roads, and drainage channels – without relying on distant suppliers from Karachi or Quetta.
Impact – Supporting Pakistan’s Development at the Border
The Turbat plant became a strategic asset for the Pakistan Army. Benefits included:
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Reduced logistics – No more trucking blocks from hundreds of kilometres away.
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Cost savings – In‑house production cut material costs by over 40%.
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Quality control – Every block and paver met military engineering standards.
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Local employment – Civilians in Turbat were trained to operate the plant, creating jobs.
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Rapid response – When urgent construction was needed, blocks were ready within hours.
A senior army engineer commented during the handover:
“This plant has transformed how we build in this region. Before, we waited weeks for blocks to arrive. Now we make them ourselves – faster, cheaper, and better. Silver Steel Mills delivered exactly what they promised, even in a remote border area.”
A Small Part of Hundreds of Projects
The Turbat border installation is one of hundreds of projects Silver Steel Mills has completed across Pakistan – from CPEC motorways to DHA housing schemes, from dairy farms in Sahiwal to fly ash brick plants in Lahore. But this one holds a special place because it directly serves Pakistan’s defence and border development.
Every block produced in Turbat helps build a stronger, more secure border region. And we are proud to have played a part.
Technical Snapshot – SSM 18 Double Portion
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Machine type | Fully automatic (PLC / digital panel) |
| Mould cavities | 6‑8 pieces per cycle (double portion) |
| Cycle time | 20‑25 seconds |
| Hydraulic pressure | 200 tons |
| Vibration motors | 10 HP × 2 (dual) |
| Total power | 35‑40 kW |
| Pallet size | 650 × 750 × 28 mm |
| Mixer | Planetary, 750 kg batch |
| Conveyor | 8‑10 m rubber belt |
Conclusion – Serving Pakistan, One Block at a Time
The SSM 18 double portion block machine installed at Turbat border in 2021 remains operational today, producing thousands of blocks and pavers every day. It stands as a testament to what local engineering can achieve – even in the most remote locations.
Silver Steel Mills is proud to have partnered with the Pakistan Army on this strategic project. We continue to support border infrastructure, housing, and industrial development across the country.
If you are involved in a large‑scale project – whether defence, commercial, or residential – and need a reliable block making plant, contact us. We have the machines, the experience, and the commitment to deliver.
Strategic Infrastructure Deployment (2021): Deploying SSM 18 High-Capacity Block Making Plant at Turbat Border for Pakistan Army
Pakistan ke border areas aur strategic infrastructure development mein speed, heavy-duty durability aur un-interrupted production sab se ahem tareen factors hain. Silver Steel Mills (SSM) ne year 2021 mein Balochistan ke intehai ahem aur door-daraz ilaqay Turbat Border par Pakistan Army ke development aur security infrastructure projects ko facilitate karne ke liye apna high-performance SSM 18 Block Making Machine Plant (Double Production/Portion Model) kamyabi se deliver aur install kiya tha.
Border regions ki sensitive timeline aur sakht tareen working environments ko samne rakhte huwe, is high-capacity industrial plant ne on-site concrete blocks aur tiles ki be-misal production ko mumkin banaya. Silver Steel Mills ko fakhraan yeh azaaz hasil hai ke humne Turbat me is advanced automated plant ko establish kar ke Pakistan ki qaumi tarraqi aur sarhadi hifazat (national development & border infrastructure development) mein apna hissa shamil kiya hai.
📊 Industrial Capacity & Production Matrix (SSM 18)
Yeh plant Silver Steel Mills ke un sainkron (hundreds) kamyab projects mein se ek behtareen misal hai jo poore Pakistan mein operational hain. Turbat Border par lagaye gaye is SSM 18 dual-portion plant ki daily output capacity ka mukammal matrix niche darj hai:
| Manufactured Concrete Component | Daily Industrial Production Output | Core Engineering Utility |
| High-Strength Tuff Tiles / Pavers | 18,000 Tiles / Day | Heavy commercial transport layouts & border pathways |
| Standard Concrete Blocks | 8,000 Blocks / Day | Security infrastructure, multi-purpose military & civil assets |
| Heavy-Duty Curbstones | 2,000 Curbstones / Day | High-performance road margins and tactical checkpoint borders |
🛠️ Complete Turnkey Plant Infrastructure & System Components
Turbat Border par 2021 mein lagaya gaya yeh machinery system koi aam ya chota setup nahi hai, balkay yeh ek integrated, automated aur massive layout hai jisme heavy industrial operations ke liye complete auxiliary setup shamil hai:
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SSM 18 Main Machine (Double Portion Unit): High-density hydraulic compaction technology se les, jo be-panah pressure ke sath high-density blocks aur precision tuff tiles aik hi waqt mein behtareen structural accuracy ke sath output karti hai.
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Heavy-Duty Concrete Mixer Machine: Raw materials (cement, sand, crushed stone, aur water) ka ek perfect, homogeneous matrix aur high-grade consistent paste tayar karne ke liye industrial mixer.
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Automated Conveyor Belt System: Continuous manufacturing cycle ko barqarar rakhne ke liye material handling ko tez banata hai, jo mixer se lekar main block machine tak bina kisi delay ke automatic material supply karta hai.
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Complete Turnkey Assembly: Isme high-yield steel molds, structural frames, aur heavy-duty controls shamil hain jo border ke extreme weather conditions (high temperature aur dust environments) ke andar bhi bina ruke 24/7 kaam karne ke liye engineered hain.
🛡️ Partnering with Elite Institutions for National Progress
Turbat border par Pakistan Army ke sath kiya gaya yeh project hamari un elite engineering collaborations ka hissa hai jo hum continuous basis par scale karte aa rings hain. Silver Steel Mills hamesha se Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), Pakistan Army, aur China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) jaise mulk ke sab se bade infrastructure giants ke sath mill kar kaam karne par fahr mehsoos karta hai.
Humne har mushkil tareen terrain mein chalne wali reliable concrete engineering machinery faraham kar ke yeh sabit kiya hai ke hum sirf machine bechte nahi hain, balkay Pakistan ke har konay ki tarraqi mein asset-owning manufacturers ke taur par structural back-end provide karte hain.
📞 Consult Our Machinery Design & Project Advisory Desk
Agar aap bhi kisi commercial development, industrial warehouse compound, ya mega-scale infrastructure project ke liye high-capacity block plants, tuff tile machines, ya customized batching plants setup karwana chahte hain, toh hamari core technical engineering desk se rabta karein: