Duraclamp

COST Comparison

Duraclamp Assembly vs. Aluminum "C" Block with Aluminum Bolt

A. Material savings for typical anodizer* using Duraclamps®:

B. Labor Savings for typical anodizer* using Duraclamps:

SPECIAL NOTES

Cost comparison does not include costs to anodize (chemicals & power) aluminum "C" block & bolt on each run. Duraclamps are plastic and do not thieve any electricity or absorb any chemicals.
Cost comparison does not include expense involved with the removal (or extra sewer charges) of additional aluminum generated from etching of "C" block and bolt. Duraclamps are plastic and leave no residuals that must be removed from the finishing tanks.
Cost comparison is calculated for 1 shift only. If you work 2 shifts you should double the material and labor savings by utilizing Duraclamps®.

CALCULATIONS

Aluminum "C" Block with Aluminum Bolt

Material:

¹ Includes costs to extrude, cut, drill and tap block.

² (3/8.16 x - 1-1/2" - 2024 Alloy)

Labor:

23 sec. -	Fabricate aluminum "C" Includes:
	Extrude "C" Block Initially tap and then re-tap for larger bolt Remove bolts from "C" blocks after they are no longer functional Melt aluminum "C" blocks after they are no longer functional General rack repair & maintenance
2 sec. -	Tighten bolt each cycle
2 sec. -	Disassemble bolt each cycle
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27 sec.	Total

Duraclamp®

Material:

Labor:

Savings per connection using Duraclamps®

D.	Summary
		1.	Material saving for typical anodizer using Duraclamps® - per month. Duraclamp vs. Aluminum "C" Block/Bolt: $0.055 x 38,400 connections* = Save $2,112.00/mo.

		2.	Labor Savings for typical anodizer using Duraclamps - per month. Duraclamp vs. Aluminum "C" Block/Bolt: 11 sec. x 38,400 connections* = Save 117 hours per month.

*Estimated usage (connections per month) for typical anodizer calculated as follows: