Oxy-acetylene welding (also known as oxy welding or gas welding) is a basic type of welding generally used for metal repair work, shaping and forming, cutting and joining. While oxy welding is generally no longer used for large-scale commercial welding purposes, having been superseded by arc welding, it is still widely used for commercial metal […]Read More
About 25% of the world’s electrical energy is used by electrical motors in industrial applications. This is a significant and costly power input that businesses generally look to reduce any way they can. Variable frequency drive (VFD) systems can dramatically reduce industrial electrical consumption, while offering a range of other benefits. A VFD is a […]Read More
According to WorkSafe Victoria, a high risk work (HRW) licence allows you to work with certain high risk and plant equipment such as forklifts, cranes, scaffolding, rigging and pressure equipment. The licence covers a wide range of industries and work from operating a crane or handling pipe lifting equipment to working at heights in a […]Read More
The centrifugal pump is the most common type of pump used for many industrial and commercial fluid transfer applications. There are many different types of centrifugal pumps including circulator, single- and multi-stage end-suction, single- and multi-stage split-case, and vertical in-line pumps. Two of the most common are end-suction pumps and split-case pumps. Let’s look at […]Read More
The term “rigger” can be traced back to the days of old sailing ships. The rigger was responsible for handling and taking care of the ship’s complex sails and rigging system. These days a rigger performs a similar task, only with lifting equipment on the worksite. Riggers are specially trained to prepare, assemble and instal […]Read More
If you’re running a business that maintains large fleets of vehicles or construction equipment, relies heavily on machinery or tools or operates significant plant or equipment, then you understand the importance of regularly investing in valuation services. Plant and equipment valuation is used to identify, describe, determine the price and establish the value of fixed […]Read More
Hydraulic cylinders are used across a variety of industries and in a variety of applications, particularly in construction, manufacturing, engineering and other heavy industry. They provide unidirectional force through a unidirectional stroke and are integral components in a range of machinery and equipment. How do hydraulic cylinders work? Hydraulic cylinders use pressurised hydraulic fluid, usually […]Read More
Laser cutting is a versatile and precise method for cutting patterns and designs into metals and a range of other materials. It offers superior speed, precision and quality of cut compared with other forms of cutting.And while it does require specialised equipment, professional laser cutters are available all over Melbourne. The process is quick to […]Read More
