The DFT setup enables JTL to manufacture square tubes measuring up to 350 x 350 mm and rectangular tubes up to 400 x 300 mm, with material thicknesses reaching 14 mm. This enhancement increases JTL’s SKU range from 1,200 to 2,000, meeting a broader market demand. 

Mar 24, 2025

JTL Industries has announced the successful installation and implementation of Direct Forming Technology (DFT) at its state-of-the-art facility in Mangaon, Maharashtra. This cutting-edge technology marks a significant step forward in manufacturing high-precision-engineered steel tubes and hollow sections.  It allows the direct production of hollow sections in various sizes without the need for roll changes. This eliminates time-consuming setup adjustments, reduces material wastage and costing, and enhances production speed, and product quality.

The DFT setup enables JTL to manufacture square tubes measuring up to 350 x 350 mm and rectangular tubes up to 400 x 300 mm, with material thicknesses reaching 14 mm. This enhancement increases JTL’s SKU range from 1,200 to 2,000, meeting a broader market demand. 

Unlike traditional forming methods, which require different roll sets for each dimension, DFT functions with computerised automation, ensuring faster production cycles. The new technology eliminates the need for roll changes and reduces downtime. This is expected to decrease downtime by 33% and contribute to a 25% reduction in downtime costs.

The adoption of DFT will increase JTL’s VAP share to over 50% of its sales mix.

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Commenting on this strategic development, the management of JTL Industries stated: ”The integration of Direct Forming Technology at JTL Industries exemplifies our commitment to innovation and operational excellence. This advancement will not only enhance production efficiency but also broaden our product portfolio, enabling us to serve our customers more effectively.  Furthermore, the DFT implementation significantly boosts our production capacity at the Mangaon facility in Maharashtra, increasing it from 200,000 Metric TPA to 450,000 Metric TPA, ensuring we meet growing market demands. Our strategic investment in this cutting-edge technology highlights our focus on long-term growth and industry leadership. We anticipate that the benefits of DFT will manifest in both our top-line growth and bottom-line performance, reinforcing JTL’s position as a market leader in the steel tube industry. JTL Industries remains focused on leveraging advanced technologies to enhance its manufacturing capabilities, drive profitability, and maintain a competitive edge in the sector.”