We often say that our in-stock frames are up to 50% cheaper than in-house designs required by OEMs or repairers. But in this article, we thought we’d share the data behind this claim, so you can understand how DAYWALK standard transport frames can control the costs associated with custom engineered frames, that you may already be doing in-house.
Why Do Standard Frames Cost Less?
There’s a range of factors involved when you’re considering the costs of standard frames vs custom engineered frames that you may be designing in your business. These considerations include:
- DAYWALK frames are a core product, with efficient engineering and manufacturing processes to keep costs down
- With adjustable or flexible designs, our frames are suitable for long-term use across a range of components
- Engineered frames done in-house at your business are probably not your key priority. Therefore, the process may be a slower and more costly one, particularly when facing a challenging component or compliance with regulations and standards
- Our frames are standard and in-stock always, so you can get the frame straight away without any delays or downtime
Outlining the Direct and Indirect Costs of Custom Frames
While DAYWALK engineers custom frames for larger or challenging projects, this section of the article is discussing the creation of frames when your core business isn’t transport solutions.
This is for OEMs and repairers that are engineering frames in-house, simply because they don’t have the right frame to move a specific component.
As you can imagine, the process of engineering and producing your own component transport frames would be lengthy, with a range of direct and indirect costs that can slow operations and blow budgets. Frames could include anything from motor transport frames to final drive frames or pulley transport frames.
Some direct and indirect costs associated with OEMs and repairers having to produce their own component transport frames includes:
- Unexpected outcomes with frame engineering and manufacturing, such as the frame doesn’t operate as it should
- Complex design and manufacturing processes with one-off component transport frame designs
- Low productivity in the engineering department due to resources put towards frame development
- Compliance queries or issues slowing the process, or requiring redesign
- The hours and costs involved with producing a frame for a single component, rather than a flexible solution that can be used long-term
- Heavy equipment not being ready, therefore causing downtime — which can be one of the most significant costs in choosing an engineered frame
Cost Comparison of DAYWALK Standard Transport Frames Vs Other Custom Frames
With our range of standard certified transport frames, DAYWALK has a range of in-stock solutions that cover most types of components. If there is a component or project that can’t be covered with our in-stock frames, our team of engineers are world-class and can provide a fast, cost-effective custom solution.
General cost savings when choosing DAYWALK off-the-shelf products:
- Spartan Frame 1160×1160 = up to 108% savings
- 2.5T Cylinder Frame = up to 50% savings
- Final Drive Frames = up to 30% savings
Overall, we’ve calculated that our standard transport frames offer a 30-50% saving when compared with OEMs or repairers having their frames custom made in-house.
Save With DAYWALK Off-The-Shelf Solutions
If you’d like to get things moving and save money with component transport, get in touch with our team of Technical Consultants at DAYWALK. We do transport frames, storage and preservation solutions to keep your components safe, protected and on track.
