When making
purchasing decisions, conventional wisdom suggests not looking
at purchase price alone, but the cost of upkeep and maintenance
over the expected life of the item. Consider the typical costs
that can be expected when a coupler is damaged in the field:
Costs
associated with Coupler Replacement:
| Description |
Cost |
| Replacement coupler cost |
High |
| Electrician or cable technician time |
Moderate |
| Machine downtime caused by initial coupler failure |
Moderate |
| Machine downtime caused by time to replace or repair |
Varies |
| New termination kits |
High |
If, however, you are using Patton & Cooke couplers, typical
costs that could be expected when a coupler is damaged in the
field would be:
Costs
associated with Parts Replacement:
| Description |
Cost |
| Replacement parts cost |
Low |
| Electrician or cable technician time |
Low |
| Machine downtime caused by initial coupler failure |
Moderate |
| Machine downtime caused by time to replace or repair |
Low |
| New termination kits |
None* |
| *where front-end part service option permits |
|
Economic analysis of the total costs of ownership (TCO) invariably
reveals that the longer the timeline, the more money your operation
will save by taking advantage of the features and benefits offered
by Patton & Cooke couplers.
A simple Cost/Benefit Analysis also illustrates the potential
savings:
Costs/
Benefit Summary
| Feature |
Benefit |
| Quick Flip Coupling Method |
Reduced time required for coupler mating |
| Solderless Contact Stems |
Reduced time required for terminating cable |
| Replacement Parts |
Reduced TCO |
| Cast and Treated Aluminum Body |
Field proven durability well beyond industry norms |
| Enhanced Entrance Fitting |
Combined strain relief and sealing extends coupler life |
| Advanced Safety Features |
Minimize damage to equipment and risks to personnel |
Patton & Cooke have been supplying cable couplers to the mining
industry for over 40 years. We know that different mines present
different challenges for maintaining equipment: whether it be
altitude, moisture, dust, or corrosion -- we have built our couplers
to take on the worst conditions that nature has to offer. Our
products have also been designed to meet the requirements of the
world's premier mining companies worldwide, so no matter where
you are we can customize our products to suit your needs. If you
are not convinced that our products will save your organization
time and money, or if you would are looking for a feature that
we do not offer please call us and we will be pleased to discuss
the range of options.
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