Control Frame
AssemblyA-frame of two downtubes and a basetube the pilot pushes and pulls against to shift weight. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Control Frame parts and their functions
5 top-level parts · 24 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtube | 2× | Streamlined aluminium upright designed to fail sacrificially in a hard landing. |
| 2 | Basetube | 1× | Horizontal control bar the pilot grips in prone flight. |
| 3 | Corner Fitting | 2× | Machined bracket joining downtube, basetube and lower rigging wires. |
| 4 | Apex Fitting | 1× | Top bracket hanging the control frame from the keel at the hang point. |
| 5 | Wheel Assembly 5 parts | 2× | basetube training wheels |
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Bill of materials for Control Frame
5 top-level lines · 10 rows shown · 24 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtube | hang-glider-downtube | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 2 | Basetube | hang-glider-basetube | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Corner Fitting | hang-glider-corner-fitting | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | Apex Fitting | hang-glider-apex-fitting | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Wheel Assembly 5 parts | wheel-assembly | 2× | 2 | 9 | assembly |
| 5.1 | Alloy Wheel | alloy-wheel | 1× | 2 | · | part |
| 5.2 | Tire | tire | 1× | 2 | · | part |
| 5.3 | TPMS Sensor | tpms-sensor | 1× | 2 | · | part |
| 5.4 | Lug Nut | lug-nut | 5× | 10 | · | part |
| 5.5 | Valve Stem | valve-stem | 1× | 2 | · | part |
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Where the control frame is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$200. How estimates work| Vendor | HQ | Specialty | MOQ | Lead time |
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| bharatforge.com ↗ | Pune, IN | Forgings & metal parts | 500 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dicastal.com ↗ | Qinhuangdao, CN | Aluminium castings & wheels | 500 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| tataautocomp.com ↗ | Pune, IN | Auto components | 500 pcs | 6–10 wks |
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Singapore | Precision metal & mfg | 500 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| sundaram-clayton.com ↗ | Chennai, IN | Die castings | 500 pcs | 6–10 wks |