REAL COST OF IN-HOUSE MANUFACTURING
Costs involved with the delay of critical parts when managed with custom fabrication were significant. General estimations of asset downtime are as follows:
Estimated Cost Breakdown
Cost of delay due to custom fabrication with estimated 4-week (28 day) fabrication time
- Per day: $108,000
- Per 28 days: $3,024,000
The cost of in-house engineering was also significant, requiring a process of engineering sign-off, potential redesign and manufacture of the custom frames. The resources involved with in-house manufacturing, coupled with the delay in productivity, means that a solution was required for the component transport of items including final drives and cylinders.
IN STOCK TRANSPORT FRAME SOLUTION
DAYWALK addressed the key challenges of Golding Mackay with the supply of multiple Adjustable Transport Frame systems. These pre-engineered systems ticked all the boxes for Golding, providing a transport frame that was certified, adjustable and re-usable.
Products supplied included Final Drive Frames, Cylinder Frames and Mesh Pallets, with rubber matting and accessories .As these are all in stock items at DAYWALK, they were available for dispatch within 48-72 hours. This provides a rapid timeline, within minimum delay, when compared with the previous in-house 4-week fabrication time estimate.
DAYWALK’s in stock frames benefits include:
- Adjustability – allowing the versatile transport systems to be re-used for other suitable components
- Fast dispatch – in stock solution saving 3.5 weeks when compared with in-house fabrication
- Ready-made solution – allowing engineering teams at Golding to focus on high-value projects
- Compliance – already engineered and certified, the frames are ready to go to site
Final Drive Frames ready for dispatch to Golding.
Multiple sizes of steel pallets with anti-slip mats and accessories ready for dispatch to Golding.
An overall look of Cylinder Frames, Steel Pallets and Final Drive Frames for the Golding order.
COST COMPARISON: DAYWALK VS IN-HOUSE FRAMES
| Golding Stock Frames | ||
| Category | DAYWALK Adjustable Transport Frame | Custom Fabricated Frame (4 Weeks) |
| Availability | In stock, dispatch 48–72 hrs | 4-week fabrication time |
| Asset Downtime | 0–2 days | 28 days |
| Daily Downtime Cost (Curragh-adjusted) | ≈ AU $108,000/day [dpfguys.com] | ≈ AU $108,000/day [dpfguys.com] |
| Total Downtime Cost | ≈ AU $0–216,000 | ≈ AU $3,024,000 |
| Frame Cost | AU $15,000–$20,000 | AU $18,000–$26,000 |
| Compliance / Engineering | Fully engineered & certified | Requires engineering sign-off, possible redesign |
| Flexibility | Multi-use, adjustable for asset variations | Single-use, built for one component |
| Operational Impact | Transport immediately → minimal disruption | Significant production/maintenance delays |
| Risk Profile | Low | Medium–High |
| Total Financial Impact (Frame + Downtime) | ≈ AU $15,000–236,000 | ≈ AU $3,042,000 |
| Net Savings Using DAYWALK | ≈ AU $2.8–3.0 million saved | — |
RESULT
Ensuring increased productivity, better budgeting and more efficient operations, these pre-engineered Adjustable Frames provide a range of benefits for heavy industry. As they are engineered by our specialist team and built to meet all relevant transport certifications, they are a reliable and compliant solution for industries on the go.
The transport system’s unique flexibility in design allows for various sized and shaped components to be moved, enabling increased efficiency and smarter financial planning.
Golding Mackay effectively saved up to 50% using DAYWALK’s in stock transport frames instead of custom fabricated frames.
KEEP CRITICAL COMPONENTS MOVING
The mining industry can trust DAYWALK to provide the largest range of in stock transport frames in Australia. Our team has the know-how and experience to help you control costs and negate operational challenges. Find out more about our adjustable frames here or call 1300 662 987 to speak with our team today.
