The quotation provided was based on the following dimensions – 244”l x 87”w x 48”h. This frame has been designed to the following dimensions – 250”l x 94”w x 68”h (without the pad eyes for lifting). It seems that the Length and width do not have much room to decrease in dimensions; However, the height being 20” higher than the quoted dimensions, without the pad eyes, will dramatically change the quotation. I do not believe that we need the pad eyes for lifting if we have 4-way forklift channels for loading. If we do need the pad eyes for lifting (only a possible requirement of the airlines) we need to incorporate them into the side of the frame eliminating the additional height. Is there any way to reduce the length, width or height dimensions?
Additionally, we need to provide locations for securing the crate inside the aircraft. I propose eight pieces of triangle shaped pieces of ¼” steel in the upper corners of the outside of the frames. There will need to be holes inside the pieces of steel to accommodate chains or hooks. Finally, I need to see where the tie down locations, within the frame for securing the cargo, will be located. Please consider that there are almost 15,000# worth of panels that will need to be secured using half loops at least eight locations inside the frame.
Please refer to the attached airfreight frame that is being designed for the Pantanal Dome Room. You can see the triangle shaped pieces at the top corners and the tie down locations at the bottom that I am requesting.
Please try to reduce the dimensions as much as possible. The volume of the quotation consists of 16.7 cubic meters. The designed crate consists of 23.4 cubic meters without the pad eyes. This volume is 40% more than what was quoted. Our rate could increase by at least 20% based on this design.
Thank you,