Pre-Assembled. Engineer-Specified. Ready to Integrate: The Smart Way to Source Linkage Systems
Rising and fluctuating material costs and labor demands increase the pressure put on OEMs to optimize production. Procuring potentially incompatible components from several suppliers, attempting to assemble linkage systems piece-by-piece, and then trying to integrate the system into a larger product seriously drains engineering time, increases rework, and adds hidden overhead. Engineering inefficiency, linkage assembly labor time, and component incompatibility are things OEMs just cannot afford to deal with.
Triangle Manufacturing’s pre-assembled linkage assembly systems are a reliable solution to reduce costs and free up valuable resources and time across procurement and engineering. By outsourcing linkage solutions to Triangle, mechanical assemblies become a cost-effective and easy to integrate.
Here are some key aspects to consider when optimizing sourcing strategies for linkage assemblies.
The Hidden Cost of Individual Components
While purchasing raw parts seems like a cheaper, more obvious way to save money on the forefront, in reality, assembling individual components internally can cost more overall in downtime, labor, and quality control.
Triangle is a manufacturer and supplier of fully assembled linkage systems that allow OEMs to eliminate manual labor from the production line, reduce scrap from in-house rework or adjustments, and ensure consistent, reliable performance. With Triangle’s cost-saving mechanical assemblies, OEMs cut down on internal assembly hours and minimize waste in manufacturing.
Fewer SKUs. Fewer Procurement Issues.
Let’s face it. Managing multiple SKUs for rods, bearings, rod ends, bolts, and joint components takes a lot of time and a lot of effort to keep procurement running smoothly. SKU management and procurement process optimization are one of the most important aspects of strategically reducing complexity in production.
What can we do to help? With Triangle, one fully assembled linkage system = one SKU. Triangle works to simplify and streamline procurement for our customers with bundled components and linkage assembly consolidation.
Engineer-Specified Customization
Custom linkage specs can often lead to expensive delays, rework, or frequent adaptability requirements to off-the-shelf standard parts.
Triangle’s engineering team collaborates closely with our partners’ engineers to develop a linkage assembly solution that meets precise mechanical and size requirements for unique applications. Our tailor-fit linkage assemblies accelerate prototyping and integration, and do not compromise on design or quality to accomplish application needs.
In addition to customization capabilities, Triangle’s linkage assemblies follow specific design standards:
- Stamped from galvanized steel, Triangle’s linkage rods avoid the need to be plated, eliminating an extra step in the assembly process - saving time and money.
- Our linkage assemblies also contain self-lubricating, self-aligning bearings, specifically two sintered spherical bearings, which are not only known for having a longer lifespan, but also for cutting down on maintenance costs. View more benefits of sintered bearing material.
- High performance is also something Triangle prioritizes in products. Our spherical plain bearings in our linkage assemblies have a static load rating of 7000 lbf to 24000 lbf. View all static load data of Triangle's spherical plain bearings.
- Custom, fixed metal linkage assemblies can be developed and designed for so many unique applications. That being said, Triangle understands that engineers sometimes prefer rod linkage systems with the ability to be adjusted. Read more about the difference between fixed and adjustable linkage systems.
Reliable Quality means Less Downtime
Manually assembled linkage systems can be full of quality issues, leading to product failure and downtime from faulty linkage assemblies.
The assembly process under one roof at Triangle includes frequent quality inspection and repeatable engineering standards that follow ISO and other certification benchmarks. Being able to rely on sourced components means OEMs are able to rely on the quality of their own products - fewer failures in the field and higher operational efficiency.
Prototyping to full production integration
Sourcing from separate suppliers for a few prototype components versus full-scale production orders can lead to inconsistencies. Finding a scalable manufacturing supplier who can handle prototype to production sourcing and scalability can be a huge benefit to OEMs.
Triangle understands how component customization and integration works, and we love being a part of new and unique developments. Whether you’re testing out a brand new concept or scaling up to ordering thousands of units, Triangle is able to support its customers reliably and consistently with production-ready assemblies and our highly-communicative team of innovators. As a trusted OEM component supplier, a benefit of working with Triangle is that the transition from prototype to full production integration is smooth and efficient.
Maximize potential and value with Triangle
Triangle’s fully assembled linkage systems are not just ordinary components - they directly contribute to time and cost savings for our customers. Our engineer-specified solutions make the procurement process smoother and production faster. By working with Triangle, OEMs are able to simplify mechanical sourcing. Procurement teams spend less. Engineers save time. As a sourcing partner for linkage solutions, Triangle is able to help OEMs see results with their manufacturing efficiency strategies.
Let Triangle’s linkage assembly solutions provide the right kind of support and results - connect with our team of innovators to discuss customization capabilities or discuss what we can do for you.
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