Re: Toroid bulk buy

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Original poster: "David L. McKinnon by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <DMsHV.DavMcKin-at-verizon-dot-net>

List,

As far as the shipping goes, don't worry about the weight as far as
shipping is concerned because the size of the box will put into the
70 Lb. weight class (see the UPS website http://www.ups-dot-com) so
as long as the total weight of the toroid and packaging doesn't exceed
70 Lb. you'll pay the same rate either way (their actual ship weight
will be approx. 30-35 Lb. by my guesstimation).  Also be careful on
the size of the packaging since the total girth + length of the box can't
exceed 130 inches. A box 32" square + 10" high  will fit (2*32" +
2*10" + 32" = 116" - is how the calculations go for shipping these
boxes).  This is the problem that I've faced shipping our larger
economical toroids (our 8" x 30" ships in a box 32" square by
10" high - 70 Lb. class).  Also, I would recommend specifying
extra thick (double box) packaging for strength - and allow at least
1" on each side for padding when determining the final size for the
order (8" high will require 10" high box, 30" diameter will require a
32" square box).

David L. McKinnon
D&M's High Voltage



> Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<Tesla729-at-cs-dot-com>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Thanks to the for the interest so far regarding a possible bulk
> buy of some big toroids. I was thinking of ~ 8" X 32" as the size
> and hopefully that would be in the general "ball-park" of the size
> that everyone wanted :-) So sar, I've had about 5 people show in-
> terest in a possible bulk buy. BTW, I didn't know that I would be
> the one who ended up organizing this bulk buy :-O, but I suppose
> if we got enough people interested, I could oblidge :-)
>
> I haven't personaily contacted O.W. Landgren yet, but I wouldn't
> think that 5 or 6 orders would be enough to significantly reduce
> the cost :-( I would personally not be able to fit over $300 for one
> into my budget, so under $300 would be my price goal, under $250
> would even be better :-))
>
> A couple of you brought up a good point about the weight issue of
> toroids of this caliber. A slightly thinner skin would help in this area
> as well as the cost, but, on the down side they would be more su-
> septable to damage during shipment. A lot of issues to resolve. And
> the shipment cost and possible damage via shipmant becomes even
> more acute for the interested coilers in the UK.
>
> If at least 15 people end up showing interest in this, I'll contact OW
> Landgren and see what kind of deal they can put together for us and
> take it from there. I imagine we'll have to opt for the thinner skinned
> (6061-0)ones, due to the weight and cost issues, and request that they
> really pack them with care :-]. And if everyone's agreeable so far, we
> will go for 8" X 32" as the size.
>
> Finally, if anyone feels that their organizational skills are superior to
> my own, they're most likely RIGHT and I will gladly let them take over
> the helm of this attempt :-) I had no idea that everyone would be turn-
> ing to me as the organizer of a bulk buy when I just mentioned the idea
> of a bulk buy, but it looks like so far it's my baby :-) But if anyone
else
> wants to give it a jab, help yo' sef :-)
>
> Sparkin' (and ATTEMPTING to organize a bulk buy) in Memphis,
> David Rieben
>
>