On the first day of December my rep sent to me...
A request "For an order for 3."
On the second day of December my rep sent to me...
"It needs 2 limit switches,
On the request for an order for 3."
On the third day of December my rep sent to me...
"3 total ports,
2 limit switches,
On the request for an order for 3."
On the 4th day of December my rep sent to me...
"Add 4 extra nuts,
3 total ports,
2 limit switches,
On the request for an order for 3."
On the 5th day of December my rep sent to me...
"5 LAYERRRRSS OF PAINT,
4 extra nuts,
3 total ports,
2 limit switches,
On the request for an order for 3,"
On the 6th day of December my rep sent to me...
"6 rod gland screws,
5 LAYERRRRSS OF PAINT,
4 extra nuts,
3 total ports,
2 limit switches,
On the request for an order for 3."
On the 7th day of December my rep sent to me...
"7 inch rod,
6 rod gland screws,
5 LAYERRRRSS OF PAINT,
4 extra nuts,
3 total ports,
2 limit switches,
On the request for an order for 3."
On the 8th day of December my rep sent to me
"8 total tie rods,
7 inch rod,
6 rod gland screws,
5 LAYERRRRSS OF PAINT,
4 extra nuts,
3 total ports,
2 limit switches,
On the request for an order for 3."
On the 9th day of December my rep sent to me...
"9 mounting holes,
8 total tie rods,
7 inch rod,
6 rod gland screws,
5 LAYERRRRSS OF PAINT,
4 extra nuts,
3 total ports,
2 limit switches,
On the request for an order for 3."
On the 10th day of December my rep sent to me...
"It is now 10 total units,
9 mounting holes,
8 total tie rods,
7 inch rod,
6 rod gland screws,
5 LAYERRRRSS OF PAINT,
4 extra nuts.
3 total ports.
2 limit switches.
On the request for an order for 3."
On the 11th day of December my rep sent to me...
"11 extra rod eyes,
10 total units,
9 mounting holes,
8 total tie rods,
7 inch rod,
6 rod gland screws,
5 LAYERRRRSS OF PAINT,
4 extra nuts,
3 total ports,
2 limit switches,
On the request for an order for 3."
On the 12th day of December my rep sent to me...
"12 day delivery,
11 extra rod eyes,
10 total units,
9 mounting holes,
8 total tie rods,
7 inch rod,
6 rod gland screws,
5 LAYERRRRSS OF PAINT,
4 extra nuts,
3 total ports,
2 limit switches,
On the request for an order for 3!!!"
The Truth About Designing Cylinders
Let's face it. Getting a cylinder designed right the first time can be tricky business. The potential for downtime, communication errors and recalculations during the designing process is nearly endless. This song was created to (hopefully get you in the Christmas spirit for one, but also) point out how important having as much information as you can get when placing an order and how doing a little bit of homework up front can save you the time that can be lost with changes and miscommunications.
We know you need solutions now (or yesterday) and we have done our best to meet those demands. We are proud of how we can ship quality cylinder out to meet customer demands, but have also created resources to help you with all that upfront work. Check out our free download 12 Charts and Guides for Everyday Use to assist and aide in calculations or use our free download The Ultimate Cylinder Design Checklist that inlcudes:
- Steps that follow the process from quotation to installation
- Checkboxes and fill-in-the-blanks for all basic and detailed specifications
- A way to organize all your cylinder specifications in one easy to find place
What other obstacles do you face during the cylinder design and ordering processes?
