Warehouses, manufacturing plants, and industrial processing units across industrial hubs (such as Turbhe, Rabale, Taloja, Bhiwandi, and Chakan) present extreme challenges for mobile network signals. These facilities typically cover 10,000 to 100,000+ square feet and are constructed with corrugated sheet metal, structural steel, and dense heavy machinery.
The Challenge: Industrial Faraday Cages
Metal siding and roofing act as near-perfect electromagnetic shields, blocking external RF waves from entering the shop floor. Furthermore, high electrical noise from heavy motors, CNC machinery, and high-voltage switchgear can introduce RF interference.
Key Requirements for Industrial Deployments
- High-Gain Directional Yagi / Log-Periodic Antennas: Installed on rooftop masts to lock onto cell towers located several kilometers away across rural or semi-industrial terrain.
- Heavy-Duty Commercial Amplifiers: Built with robust aluminum alloy heat sinks for continuous 24/7 operation in dusty, non-air-conditioned plant environments.
- Low-Loss Thick Feeder Cables (1/2" or LMR-400): Minimize signal loss over long cable runs exceeding 50 to 100 meters.
- High-Power Directional Sector Antennas: Cast wide RF footprints down long warehouse racking aisles and assembly lines.
Shivam Telecom has extensive experience outfitting logistics hubs and manufacturing facilities. Learn more on our installation services page or request an industrial on-site survey.