Roller Barrier Price Guide

Short answer: roller barrier cost is driven by four specification choices — roller diameter, post spacing, coating class and run length — and the honest way to compare prices is to fix those four first. Quotes that look cheap usually differ in one of them. As the manufacturer, SinoBarrier quotes FOB or CIF per metre with the full specification written into the offer, minimum order one 20GP container (roughly 25 tonnes), standard lead time 15–25 days after deposit.

This guide explains what moves the price per metre, what a complete factory quote includes, and how to put two supplier quotations side by side without comparing a spec against a different spec.

What drives the cost per metre

Factor	How it moves the price	What to check on the quote
Roller diameter	Larger drums (400 mm vs 350 mm) use more material per unit and a heavier axle	Diameter stated in mm, per unit, not “standard size”
Post spacing	1.0 m spacing needs up to 50% more posts and fixings per metre than 1.5 m	Spacing in metres, and whether posts are included
Coating class	Hot-dip galvanized is standard; heavier classes or stainless for coastal sites add cost	Coating class named explicitly, not just “galvanized”
Test level	MASH TL4 systems carry more steel per unit than TL3 configurations	Test level and test report availability
Run length	Longer runs amortise tooling, terminals and freight over more metres	Total run length the quote is based on

What a factory-direct quote includes

A complete quotation from us is a bill of materials, not a single number. It covers:

• Roller units — diameter, drum material and colour options
• Posts and frames — section, spacing and galvanizing class
• Fixings and end details — bolts, axles, start/end treatments
• Documentation — setting-out drawings, foundation details, and the test reports behind the claimed test level
• Incoterms — FOB or CIF to your destination port, stated with the validity period

How to compare two quotes fairly

1. Pin the specification first. Confirm both quotes use the same roller diameter, post spacing and coating class. A cheaper quote is frequently a smaller drum on wider spacing.
2. Confirm the test level. MASH TL4 is not interchangeable with TL3 — ask for the test report reference, in writing.
3. Ask what is included. Posts, fixings, terminals, drawings and freight each move 5–15% of the total. A quote without a BOQ is a quote you cannot compare.
4. Match the Incoterms. FOB versus CIF changes what you are buying; compare like with like, and check the quote validity period.
5. Check the factory is the factory. A manufacturer quote carries the mill certificates and test documentation behind it — a trader quote carries a margin.

Order economics: MOQ, lead time and payment

Item	Standard term
Minimum order	One 20GP container — roughly 25 tonnes, or a mixed container of rollers, posts and fixings
Lead time	15–25 days after deposit for a full container
Payment	30% deposit, balance against the bill of lading — T/T or irrevocable L/C at sight
Price basis	FOB Qingdao or CIF to destination port, quoted with the specification attached

Freight planning numbers — unit dimensions and weight per metre — are collected separately on our dimensions and weight page, because container loading is where per-metre cost meets reality.

Get a factory-direct price

Send the run length, road class and destination port. We return a per-metre price with the full specification and the test documentation behind it — so the number you compare is the number you buy.

Request a factory-direct quote

FAQ

What is the price of a roller barrier per metre?

Price per metre depends on roller diameter, post spacing, coating class and run length, so a responsible supplier quotes against a specification rather than publishing a headline number. Send the run length, road class and destination port and you receive a per-metre FOB or CIF price with the specification attached.

What is the minimum order quantity?

One 20GP container is the standard minimum — roughly 25 tonnes, or a mixed container of roller units, posts and fixings. Trial orders below that are considered for first-time buyers on selected configurations.

How long is the lead time for a roller barrier order?

Standard lead time is 15–25 days after deposit for a full container. Season peaks and custom coating classes can extend it; the lead time is stated on the quotation with the production schedule.

Do you quote FOB or CIF?

Both. FOB Qingdao is the default and CIF to your destination port is quoted on request — the Incoterm and validity period are written on the offer so the comparison with other suppliers stays honest.