Order Status

Nominal Order Preparation Estimates

  • Parts and Accessories orders approximately 1-4 weeks to shipment
  • Kit Launcher orders approximately 2-6 weeks to shipment
  • Assembled Launcher orders approximately 4-10 weeks to shipment
  • Foreign Destinations take longer due to additional paperwork and a special trip to the Post Office that must be scheduled.

Special Status Reports

  • 10/24/2009 – I am presently working on a large batch of launchers. Unfortunately the Mill motor controller has been acting up. I spent several hours this morning attempting to repair it. I will have to replace the controller or have it repaired. So the mill is out of action. I have contacted a machinist about processing the valve tops for these orders.
  • 10/26 update – Have located replacement motor controller. Will order when compatibility verified. Several launchers and kits are on the packing table for shipment tuesday. When these go out the status will be assembled launcher orders through 9/01 and kits through 10/06 shipped.  New Mill motor controller ordered and has been shipped. Have an appointment with a machinist Saturday to machine valve tops.
  • 11/3 update – Machinist processed the valve tops on his 20hp NC mill. Really nice setup. Now We’re packing orders and shipping. A bunch will go out this week. Focussing on getting orders out, will fix mill later. Mill parts are in. Will require some modifications to adapt new controller to the Mill.
  • 11/4 update – Shipping several launchers. Waiting for order of launch line, is in shipment.
  • 11/9 update – Shipping several launchers.
  • 11/10 update – Launch line arrived. First CSV17B glued up. Preparing to ship more orders.
  • 11/14 update – Several more orders going out.
  • 11/21 update – More orders shipped, and more will ship soon.  Large order of PVC partially received. Machining in progress. More component orders going out.
  • 11/23 NOTE – Zip reels are on back-order till January.
  • 12/1 – Ordering closed. Making a list for when ordering re-opens. Send email to sales at akbeng dot com if you wish to be on the list.
  • 12/7 – May get some Zip reels before Christmas. Have shipped a number of kits. Several to go yet. More parts coming in. Built launchers in the works. Mill repair work started, making adapter for controller. Compressor motor now tripping breaker. Happy Holidays!!
  • 12/9 – PVC shipment arrived, another launcher shipped.
  • 12/13 – Three more launchers shipped, all remaining pre-assembled launchers glued up. Final assembly and mill repair remain. One more kit to finish, pack and ship. Batch of barrels painted (had to setup painting in the garage due to weather).
  • 12/14 – Installed upgraded mill motor control. Mill is up! And I got a cold. Progress.
  • 12/16 – Final kit is on the shipping dock. Next to finish off the custom assembled launchers. And lots of tennis balls to prepare!
  • 12/17 – Ran the (newly controlled) mill to prepare the final batch of valve tops. Really smooth! Also made the trigger brackets and the last brass parts came in. All parts are here. Left to do is: drill, tap, final assemble and test the built launchers, make the launch balls, pack and ship… Monday will be a big shipping day!!
  • 12/18 – Received a couple of Zip Reels. Not all, but some of what is needed. More will be coming soon.
  • 12/20 – Built 7 pre-assembled launchers this weekend. Four shipping tomorrow, the remainder in the next couple of days. That will leave a couple of partial orders waiting for zip reels. Should have those out before the year’s end.
  • 12/27 – All launchers shipped. Still waiting for zip reels for 2 partial orders.
  • 2/24 – The capacitor in the compressor is out. The replacement arrived but won’t fit in the cover.
  • 2/25 – Shipping kit ordered 2/1. Waiting on parts to complete Launch ball orders. Foreign order waiting for USPS trip.
  • Thanks for your patience.

Domestic Shipped Order Status as of 12/27/2009

  • Part and Accessory orders thru 11/15 have shipped (waiting on Zip Reels)
  • Kit Launcher orders have shipped
  • Assembled Launcher orders have shipped

Foreign Shipped Order Status as of 12/27/2009

  • Foreign orders have shipped

The online store is closed for new orders until January. We are filling the orders in the que now.

NOTE – The dates of orders placed are the date we record in the order log. Generally this is the date of the PayPal transaction, or the date the phone order is taken, or the date the check is received. Accessories or parts ordered with a launcher or kit are considered part of the launcher or kit order.

NOTE – If your package is ready to ship, and we are waiting for the shipper to pick it up, or a payment to arrive or clear we count it as shipped for the purpose of the dates above.

NOTE – Estimates are based on availability of parts and time and subject to change without notice.

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