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AEROSOL
PAINT vs. BULK MARKING FLUID
1 Field, Standards Dims
30 weeks per year.
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| AEROSOLS Initial Layout
(twice a year)
2 cases per = 4 cases
Over marking (weekly)
1 case per x 28 = 28 cases
32 cases per Year, per Field
@ $30 per case = $ 960.00 US
Plus Disposal Fees $ 50.00 US
$ 1,010.00 US
*$ 33.66 per week
or
Over marking (weekly)
1/2 case per x 28 = 14 cases
18 cases per Year, per Field
@ $30 per case = 540.00 US
Plus Disposal Fees $ 50.00 US
590.00 US
*$ 19.66 per week
Assumptions;
1 Can = 18 ounces
12 Cans = 216 Ounces
1 Case = 1.68 Gallons
32 Cases = 53.76 Gallons Total for the Year
28 Cases = 47.04 Gallons Total for the Year
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MARKING FLUID Initial
Layout (twice a year)
½ Gallon to 2.5 Gallons water per =
1 Gallon @ 5:1 mix or 6 gallons Mixed
Over marking (weekly)
1 gallon @ 8:1 mix per x 28 = 28 gallons
@ 8:1 Mix with 2 gallons left in Bucket #1 = 16 gallons
plus Bucket #2 use 1.5 gallons @ 8:1 = 12 gallons
28 Gallons Mixed
34 Gallons Mixed Total for the Year
1.5 Gallons Marking Fluid Total for the Year
Actual Materials Used = 1.5 Buckets
of, 3 Gallon Fluid = $75.00
*$2.50 per week
Actual Costs = 2, 3 gallon buckets @ $ 50.00 each
$ 100.00 for the year
*$3.33 per week |
Assumptions;
1 Bucket = 3 Gallons Concentrated Suspended Chalk Marking Fluid
@ 5:1 Mix (5 parts water to 1 part fluid)= 15 Gallons Per Bucket
@ 8:1 Mix (8 parts water to 1 part fluid)= 24 Gallons Per Bucket
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Cost
and time studies using the BeamRider laser guided line marker -
Municipalities |
Mark out a soccer pitch from new
Study revealed an average of 2 hours per pitch to complete this
task using traditional methods |
Traditional method
3 hours per pitch
2 man operation @ £15.00 ($26.67) each per hour Total of
£90.00 ($178.00) per pitch
Total for 25 pitches = £2250.00 ($ 4,451.00)
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BeamRider
1 hour per pitch
2 man operation @ £15.00 ($26.67) each per hour Total of
£30 ($59.34) per pitch
Total for 25 pitches = £750.00 ($1,483.97) |
Saving of £1500.00
($2,967.90 USD) |
Study 2
Initial mark a high volume of soccer pitches prior to new season |
Traditional method
2 hours per pitch
2 man operation @ £15.00 ($26.67) each per hour Total of
£60.00 ($118.72) per pitch
Total for 250 pitches =
£15,000.00 ($ 29,680.40) |
BeamRider
1 hour per pitch
2 man operation @ £15.00 ($26.67) each per hour Total of
£30 ($59.34) per pitch
Total for 250 pitches =
£7,500.00 ($ 14,840.76) |
Saving of £7500.00
every year ($ 14,840.76 USD) |
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Benefits
of using the BeamRider Field Striper |
We briefly set out below how our system meets the environmental
requirements demanded from machinery utilised at major, college and
recreational sporting venues and summarise the benefits gained from
purchase of our BeamRider laser guided system.
We feel confident that our system will not only save you and your
facility money but will also allow all to example how through using
world leading technology perfect presentation of the field can be
achieved while meeting the requirements for field preparation stipulated
from the sports ruling body be it soccer, football, La Crosse or any
other. |
| Requirement |
Typical
gasoline line striper |
Dollar
$ cost |
BeamRider
& Kombi line striper |
Dollar
$ cost |
| Servicing |
Monitor and change oil, monitor engine condition, incl. belts,
fuel lines, pipe work, air filter, timing & ignition, spark
plug, etc., etc. |
From $40.00 per month |
One filter needing occasional cleaning, clean pipe work (using
on-board water tank), charge batteries. |
N/A |
| Noise pollution |
Typically above 85dB |
N/A |
Less than 3db |
N/A |
| Powered by |
Gasoline |
Yes, depending on usage |
Battery only |
N/A |
| Fumes output |
Carbon Monoxide plus other noxious gases |
N/A |
None |
N/A |
| Risk of fire |
High risk from fuel and oil |
N/A |
None |
N/A |
| Water usage when cleaning |
Cleaning of pipe work and tanks required |
Variable |
On-board separate water tank allows complete pipe cleaning
in 15 seconds using minimal water. Paint can be left in main
tank for up-to one full week and be re-used. |
N/A |
| Risk of explosion |
Yes - high |
N/A |
None |
N/A |
| Risk of injury to operator |
Yes, many powered parts on engine, clutch and wheels |
Variable |
None |
N/A |
| Risk of spillage of fuel or oil on playing surface |
Yes |
Variable |
None |
N/A |
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Summary |
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Operator and other benefits
• No requirement to call in surveyors to find corners at beginning
of season
• Quick set-up time
• Eliminates the need of string lines
• Operator error correcting
• Maintenance free and easily cleaned with ZERO running costs.
(excl. battery charge)
• Easily transportable between sites
• Time and cost saving
• Ensures all lines are laser straight and the field is perfectly
square
• Aids the decision making judgements of referees and linesmen
• An efficient and easy way to produce and replicate high
quality workmanship (week after week)
Further examples of benefits
• Perfect, straight and uniform lines
• Allows a high quality and standard of workmanship to be
achieved week after week
• Easy to operate – anyone can use the system
• Self correcting and maintenance free software – Operators
cannot make mistakes in line straightness and quality, deviations
are automatically detected
• Can be used periodically to quickly and efficiently straighten
and correct previous pitch markings, saving time and money
• Environmentally friendly method to mark out pitches
• Operator friendly and self correcting software – you
cannot produce a wobbly line
• Easily cleaned and maintained
• Multi-tasking – mark out playgrounds, tennis, netball,
etc accurately and easily
• Guaranteed client/customer satisfaction
• Efficient and easy way to produce high quality work
If you mark out 280 pitches per year (8 pitches, 36
times) you save £6912.00 ($12,441.00)
If you mark out 360 pitches per year (10 pitches, 36 times) you
save £8640.00 ($15,552.00)
If you mark out 720 pitches per year (20 pitches, 36 times) you
save £17,280.00 ($31,504.00)
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