The Costs Involved with Custom Fabrication of Frames
This isn’t just a one-off problem for OEM workshops. It’s an ongoing cost that has a direct and indirect effect on operations.
Time spent on design and fabrication process:
4-8 weeks
Delay of component being returned to end user:
2-3 weeks
Cost of goods to make the frame:
Up to 4k
Standard Frame Solution to Speed Up Mobile Plant
The process of individually customised frames costs time and money due to the design and manufacturing process. In addition to this, the frames themselves can cost up to $4k, with many of the custom solutions being able to be used only once.
Therefore, a system was required to simplify and speed up workshop operations, while controlling the risk of damage to a variety of components including spindles and differential housing.
Certified transport frame solutions provided an almost immediate answer for our client.
Custom frames have direct and indirect costs for busy workshops and mining operations, relying on the components.
DAYWALK in-stock frames can quickly rectify component transport issues, with a range of standard solutions available for prompt dispatch.
Workshop Replaces Custom Frames with In-Stock Xyphos Frames
DAYWALK saw an opportunity for improvement, with our in-stock range of transport frames.
These steel pallets provided:
- Off-the-shelf solution for an immediate fix
- Storage and transport to suit variety of components
- Strength, durability and longevity with a tough design
Benefits
The Xyphos range was developed as an alternative to timber pallets. Preventing the delays and damage caused by failing timber pallets, the Xyphos keeps operations moving without the risk of unsafe or uncertified transport.
Xyphos pallets are available in a range of sizes to suit a variety of components.
standard FRAMES, RAPID RESPONSE
In summary, workshops and heavy industry can remove the risk of component damage and delays to prevent downtime in mining operations. However, custom frames create thousands of dollars in delays and outlay, which can be avoided with DAYWALK in-stock and standard frame solutions.
