Frequently Asked Questions
:: How We Work with You
- What
testing equipment do you have at your disposal?
- What
is your production capacity?
- Do you
accept blanket orders and stocking programs?
- What is your
minimum order and production time?
-
Do you ship internationally?
- How do you
handle customer feedback and complaints?
- What is your
cancellation and return policy?
- What
is your warranty policy?
- Do you have
a catalog or a stock product line with price
sheet available?
1)
What testing equipment do you have at your disposal?
At Sturges, we
primarily perform break testing up to 20,000 lbs to
validate an initial design and to verify materials
(webbing, stitching, and hardware) will perform as
expected. Our standard policy is to check for an
average break to be at least three standard
deviations above the stated minimum.
Additionally, we perform specific tests as required
by the customer's needs - an example would be
stretch or burn rate. We also have established
relationships with a number of outside labs if more
particular testing is required.
If you have other questions,
we would be pleased to answer them for you.
Contact us.
2) What is your production
capacity?
This of course is
highly dependent on what we are making. We have
made over 200,000 yards of webbing per week and
50,000 straps per week. We will gladly commit to a
specific production rate during the design phase of
the product.
3) Do you accept blanket orders
and stocking programs?
We welcome both.
This is a great way for the customer to take
advantage of cost effective longer webbing runs and
yet still not be overburdened with excessive
inventory. This is part of the contract review
process and is tailored to each customer’s needs.
4) What is your minimum order and production time?
Our minimum order
requirements are as follows:
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Finished straps
or strap assemblies: 500 pieces or $500.
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Stock bulk
webbing: $500
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Webbing made to
customer specifications: Generally, 5,000
yards. Lesser amounts are allowable for
webbings from Kevlar®, Nomex® and other
specialty yarns depending on construction.
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Production time
normally starts 3-4 weeks after samples and
drawings are approved. This may be subject to
the availability of material, and will be stated
specifically in the quotation.
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Feel free to
contact us by phone, fax, or
email for more specific information.
5) Do you ship
internationally?
We embrace the
concept of a global economy and welcome the
opportunity to add another country to our list. We
regularly ship to customers in Europe, Asia, and
Oceania in addition to our close neighbors in
Canada.
6)
How do you handle customer feedback and complaints?
Any feedback we
receive (whether it is a formal complaint or simply
a suggestion on how to better service our customers)
is brought before our Quality Council for discussion
& disposition. We take great pride in our ability to
address and solve problems both quickly and
efficiently, striving for total customer
satisfaction. Further, we look at this as an
opportunity to identify the root cause of a problem
and to implement corrective action to prevent any
reoccurrence.
7)
What is your cancellation and return policy?
Orders that are
cancelled are subject to manufacturing and material
costs incurred to date. It is best to contact us
ahead of time to confirm what charges, if any, will
be incurred as a result of canceling a particular
order.
Returns are accepted
on standard webbings and hardware - however, it must
be deemed reusable before any credit is issued.
(Original shipping charges and any shipping costs
incurred to return the items are the responsibility
of the customer.)
Please call for a
Return Authorization Number prior to returning any
goods.
8) What is your warranty policy?
Because Sturges
products are manufactured to customer specifications
and are sold with written warranties, no warranties
are intended by this website.
9) Do you have a catalog or a stock product line
with price sheet available?
Our strength lies in the custom manufacturing of
webbing and finished straps. We provide a number of
"stock products" and bulk webbing to various
industries, but do not have a "full product line".
The majority of orders manufactured here are done on
a per-order basis, resulting in individualized
attention to each customer's specific needs. The
literature we have available simply provides
information about our company, our capabilities and
different applications of the products we
manufacture. If you'd like to request a catalog,
please
e-mail us with your address.
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