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 equipment:
2-3 weeks
Physical cost of frame:
Up to 4k
Adjustable 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.
Adjustable 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 Adjustable Frames
DAYWALK saw an opportunity for improvement, with our in-stock range of adjustable transport frames.
These certified Adapta Heavy Duty Steel Pallets provided:
- Off-the-shelf solution
- Storage and transport to suit variety of components
- Strength, durability and longevity with a tough design
- Full range of accessories to provide flexibility
Benefits
The Adapta Steel Pallet range includes logistics certified pallets from 2T 1160 x 1160mm to 12T 3500 x 2320mm in size. Accessories to provide transport for a range of components include:
- Adjustable Chocks for simpler loading of various components
- Patented Forged Hold Down Bolts allowing fast securing of components
- Spreader Plates to distribute the load
- Anti-Slip Mats to increase friction between components and frame
- GPS Tracker Kit so you never lose track of your frame
standard FRAMES, RAPID RESPONSE
In summary, mobile plant operations must remove the risk of component damage or 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 adjustable solutions.
