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Account Set Up: The Complexities of Clear Span / Frame Tents Solved.

Account Set Up: The Complexities of Clear Span / Frame Tents Solved.

Understanding Starter Bays, Additional Bays, and End Bays

When constructing modular structures such as clear span marquees or frame tents, it’s important to understand the role of different bay/sections types. Our latest blog explains the purpose of our set-up tool that we designed specifically for Frame Tents / Clear Span Marquees.This guide will explain the purpose Marquee Tech's set-up tool for starter bays, additional bays, and end bays.

Along with their respective components and how they contribute to the overall structure.

What Are the Different Bay Types?

  1. Starter Bay – The first section of the structure, containing all necessary components to make a complete unit.
  2. Additional Bay – Extends the structure, replicating components from the starter bay where necessary.
  3. End Bay – The final section, ensuring proper structural integrity and accommodating specific components like flooring or lining.

Key Components in Metal Work and PVC Structures

For metal and PVC structural components, the end bay typically mirrors the additional bay in terms of component count. However, the starter bay must include enough materials to create a complete structure.

Example of Metal and PVC Components in a Tent Structure:

ComponentStarter BayAdditional BayEnd BayLegs422Roof Beams422Gable Legs200Gable PVC200Walls822Ground Rails822

In this example, the starter bay includes extra components to establish a self-supporting tent. Additional bays extend the structure, and the end bay completes it.

Why Is an End Bay Necessary?

For certain products such as steel sub-frame flooring and hip lining, specific components are assigned to each bay type.

Sub-Frame Flooring Components:

  • Starter Bay: Starter bay main beam, starter bay mid beam.
  • Additional Bay: Additional bay main beam, additional bay mid beam.
  • End Bay: End bay main beam, end bay mid beam.

Hip Lining Components:

  • Starter Bay: Hip lining end.
  • Additional Bay: Lining roof.
  • End Bay: Hip lining end.

By including an end bay, stock management becomes more efficient, ensuring proper allocation of materials.

How Are Bays Added?

The installation process follows a structured approach:

  1. First, add the starter bay.
  2. Next, add the end bay.
  3. Finally, insert additional bays as needed.

Example of Bay Arrangement:

Bay Type9x3m / 30x10ft9x6m / 30x20ft9x9m / 30x30ft9x12m / 30x40ft9x15m / 30x50ftStarter Bay11111Additional Bay00123End Bay01111

By following this sequence, you ensure a balanced and structurally sound assembly.

Designed for Event Rental Businesses

Our system is specifically built for event rental businesses, particularly those dealing with frame tent rentals. Unlike generic inventory management systems that require businesses to set up every possible tent size manually, our solution streamlines the process by focusing on starter, additional, and end bays.

This means:

  • Faster Setup: We can set up a company's account quickly without the need for extensive manual configurations.
  • Simplified Maintenance: With traditional systems, maintaining an extensive catalog of tent sizes can be overwhelming. Our system eliminates this hassle by providing a standardized yet flexible approach.
  • Scalability: Since tent sizes are effectively infinite, manually setting up and managing each variation would be a time-consuming and complex process. Our bay-based approach allows for easy scaling while maintaining accuracy.

Why Use an Industry-Specific System?

Using a system designed for your industry ensures that you’re addressing specific pain points and inefficiencies. Here’s why rental businesses should opt for a purpose-built solution:

  • Optimized Inventory Management: Our tool is tailored to track the right components efficiently, reducing errors and improving stock control.
  • Time Savings: Spend less time configuring and maintaining your inventory, allowing you to focus on other aspects of your business.
  • Reduced Complexity: Our structured bay approach eliminates the need for managing endless tent sizes manually, offering a seamless workflow.
  • Better Cost Efficiency: By streamlining inventory processes, businesses can optimize purchasing decisions, reduce waste, and maximize profits.

Conclusion

Understanding the differences between starter bays, additional bays, and end bays is crucial for efficient stock management and proper construction. With our event rental-focused system, businesses can significantly reduce setup time, enhance operational efficiency, and eliminate unnecessary complexity.

By choosing a system designed specifically for frame tent rentals, you ensure smoother workflows, better scalability, and a more streamlined way to manage your inventory. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out!

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