Donlouco Ireland Ltd

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Utility Sector Case Study: Galvanized Parts For The ESB

Overview: Transmission and Distribution Hardware

  • Donlouco has supplied parts to ESB (the Irish Electricity Supply Board) for over 14 years.

  • 100% record on-time delivery for parts.

  • 100% record on part quality, no defective parts over this time for any quality-related issue.

  • Delivered approximately 40 different part numbers.

  • Delivered 2.5 million items over this time.

  • Developed new parts for ESB and introduced new materials over this time.

Donlouco’s Manufacturing Solutions

Turnkey Manufacturing Solutions

While Donlouco has vast experience in CNC Machining Components at its site outside Shanghai we also have a network of approved subcontractors for forgings and casting etc. Donlouco also has a comprehensive network of subcontractors for many other Engineered Parts, including the array of parts we supply into the Utility Sector.

These subcontractors are fully approved and managed by Donlouco and output is fully Quality Controlled at all times directly by Donlouco. This network of suppliers significantly broadens our capability and service offering which in turn offers a much deeper capability to our customers and even greater flexibility.

Manufacturing Strategy

Having a manufacturing strategy for parts and products is key to the success of most projects and many customers struggle in this area. Donlouco are very lucky to be able to take an impartial view on the manufacturing solution required which can greatly benefit customers. Quite often customers are indirectly forced into a design solution based on existing or traditional manufacturing processes or based on existing supplier relationships or even internal capabilities but this can be an inefficient solution for the customer or market sector.

Donlouco can review the design solution and offer more efficient and appropriate manufacturing options which best suit the customer and the market sector.

The Parts We Have Supplied

Steel forged parts, hook assemblies, eye links, couplings.

Thread items, tie rods, stay rods, bolts, nuts, and coach screw fittings.

Cast Steel parts, cable clamps, and grid gains.

Welded parts, brackets.

Complete range of standard fixings, U bolts, and Clamps.

Punched & formed parts, brackets plates.

Tube formed parts, wire rope thimbles, cable brackets.

Ball and Socket Parts Profile

Part Names:

Hook Fittings, Ball Ended Eye Links, U Bolts, Socket Clevis.

Material:

Part Manufactured from Stainless Steel.

Manufacturing Processes:

Investment or last wax casting for steel components and high and low pressure die casting for non-ferrous alloys.

Finish:

Fully Hot Dip Galvanized to EN ISO 1461 2009.

Application in the Utility Sector:

Overhead Power Lines, Transmission and Distribution.

Track Record In Parts Supply To Overhead Power Transmission And Distribution Sector

Utility Sector Parts Manufacturing

Donlouco’s utility sector track record is particularly strong. Delivering a substantial volume of parts over an extended period of time for both the distribution and transmission network here in Ireland and abroad in the UK.

All parts are manufactured to the highest possible standards and meet all of the necessary EN, IEC standards. At Donlouco, we are value & results-driven, redefining what’s possible in an ever-changing global Manufacturing & Engineering Parts Industry.

Premium Production Facilities

Our customers have access to our premium overseas utility production facilities and highly competitive pricing as a result. We have always and continue to save our customers time and money with stress-free development, ordering, production and delivery.

Donlouco has eliminated the risks, liabilities & communication issues often encountered with overseas production with our Irish-based bilingual team that assists with our customer’s utility production needs.