Al Clevis vs. Steel Welded Tab

Cost and effectiveness comparison between our current clevis and potential steel welded tab.

aluminum: 145mm x 40mm (depth) x 45mm [4] = 580 x 40mm x 45mm

steel: 15mm x 40mm x 45 mm [8] = 120mm x 40mm x 45mm

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Stock Cost

comparing 1 1/2 “ square tubes

Open

0.393ft x $22.26 = $4.45 for steel welded tab

Open

1.90ft x $21.01 = $19.96 for aluminum clevis

Note: We have a bunch of aluminum scraps so there’s no actual cost needed to purchase new stock.

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Manufacturing Cost

TBD. Sending in quote later.