Generator Work Platform

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Proud to share the completion of this purpose‑designed generator work platform, engineered and manufactured by Austeng to support the assembly and maintenance of large wind turbine generators.

The platform provides safe, full‑circumference access for personnel working around the generator and rotor support ring during critical assembly operations, while also incorporating dedicated handling and working features to streamline workflow on site.

This was a highly specialised design with a number of unique engineering requirements, including:
• All non‑ferrous construction, specifically engineered to operate safely around the powerful magnetic fields within the generator
• Complex geometry, featuring a circular internal profile to suit the generator envelope, combined with an external polygonal (hexagonal) structure for strength and modular segmentation
• Fully modular architecture, allowing the entire platform to be disassembled and packed into two standard 40 ft shipping containers for efficient transport between sites
• A custom integrated work table, designed to support on‑platform tooling and assembly tasks at working height
• A custom roll‑over gate and pallet landing, enabling controlled material transfer onto the platform while maintaining edge protection and operator safety
• Designed and manufactured to comply with Australian Standards (AS 1657) for platforms, walkways and stair systems

Delivered end‑to‑end — from detailed engineering and 3D modelling through to fabrication, test assembly and documentation — this project showcases Austeng’s capability to deliver highly bespoke, safety‑critical equipment for the renewable energy sector.

 

CIP Truck Wash in Maffra – McColl’s

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Austeng has successfully completed the electrical, programming, and commissioning works for the new/refurbished CIP Truck Wash in Maffra for McColl’s Transport.

This project showcased the strength of our close working relationship with McColl’s, delivering a fully integrated solution from concept to commissioning. Our scope included:

  • Electrical circuit design tailored to a demanding wash environment
  • Sensor and equipment selection to ensure reliability and long‑term performance
  • PLC programming to coordinate wash sequences with precision
  • HMI design focused on operator clarity and ease of use
  • Full commissioning and testing to verify safe, efficient, and repeatable operation

The system has now been running for over six months and has successfully washed more than 700 trucks, proving both its reliability and performance.

This has reduced costs, decreased trucks downtime, decrease labour and enhanced the cleaning quality. Innovation that is driving profits and keeping McColls as the industry leader.

A great outcome driven by strong teamwork and smart engineering.

Austeng continues to support industry with turnkey solutions — from adding modern electrical control systems to existing equipment, to designing, building, manufacturing, and commissioning complete new systems both mechanically and electrically.

Please get into contact with us if you require any solution to problems keeping you up at night.

VIVA GANGWAY

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Each gangway is tailored to suit the specific needs of the vessel, jetty or pier height, and tidal conditions. Our designs range from spring-loaded and counterbalanced systems to fixed and fully portable units. Pictured below is our latest 14.6-metre portable gangway, built to order. Designed to meet international standards, it was brought to life using […]

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Custom Forklift Ramp

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Austeng are Solutions Providers. 🔧✨ Visualise. Engineer. Deliver: Is our Moto

Our diverse team—including Designers, Engineers, and our highly skilled Workshop crew—deliver custom equipment solutions to a wide variety of client problems.

Austeng recently completed this custom forklift ramp for a specific shipping container unloading situation. 🚢📦

The ramp was designed, engineered, manufactured, third-party tested, and certified to 10T WLL by the Austeng team. ✅💪

If your business has a problem requiring custom design, engineering computations, or certification to Australian Standards, engage with the team at Austeng to deliver the right solution. 👇

Cranes and Lifting Devices

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Austeng has extensive experience in the design, engineering and manufacture of certified cranes and lifting devices in accordance with Australian Standards.

We utilise a range of methods and technologies including manual computations, 3D modelling and FEA simulation, independent proof load testing and 3rd party verification to ensure safe, robust and compliant design.

Austeng can also provide Engineering Reports, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments, Operating Manuals to aid WH&S regulatory compliance or in response to Work Safe Provisional Improvement Notices (PIN) on existing equipment and modified lifting devices including;

• Lifting jigs
• Spreader beams
• Cranes, monorails, jibs, davit, gantry cranes
• Special purpose lifting devices
• Elevated work platforms (EWP)
• Fall arrest and lanyard anchor points
• Vehicle mounted lifting equipment
• Forklift attachments including attachment placards
• Pallet racking and shelving

See examples below of previous projects.

RenewOak – Innovative Process Rejuvenating Wine Barrels

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Austeng has helped develop RenewOak’s process of rejuvenating wine barrels that ordinarily would be discarded after four or five years. The RenewOak process uses an abrasive slurry to “sand” internal surfaces without dismantling the barrel. The chemical free process removes all barrel residues along with a fine layer of oak, leaving a clean finish ready to impart the desired properties into the wine.

Austeng has designed and built an automated, mobile unit to allow it to be taken from winery to winery. Not only does the process extend the life of barrels, it reduces the environmental impact of barrel use and provides huge economic benefits to the wine industry by making it more globally efficient.

Austeng Managing Director Ross George said that the RenewOak technology had the potential to launch around the world. Please see attached article from the Geelong Advertiser, and to learn more please check out the RenewOak Website.

RenewOak's mobile wine barrel rejuvenating unit

RenewOak’s mobile wine barrel rejuvenating unit

Austeng managing director Ross George and RenewOak managing director Kim Walker with the mobile barrel rejuvenating unit in the background

Austeng managing director Ross George and RenewOak managing director Kim Walker with the mobile barrel rejuvenating unit in the background

 

Stainless Steel Welding and Fabrication

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Austeng has extensive experience and expertise in Stainless Steel welding and fabrication, including architectural, structural, hygienic and machine building.

Ash Processor Cremovac Cremulator Pet Ash Processor

Fire Training Simulator

Fire Training Simulator

Short Nano fibre production Deakin university

 

Pole Rebutting Truck – Adapt-a-pole

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Austeng has been working with Adapt-A-Pole Pty. Ltd. to refine their leading-edge pole rebutting technology.  Pole rebutting replaces the in-ground portion of the timber pole with a steel and concrete stub and can be utilised for pole re-instatement, thermal up-grades, new installations and increasing conductor clearance.

Austeng was instrumental in developing the initial Adapt-A-Pole truck that comprises a truck with:

  • drill that is able to drill around the “in-ground” portion of the butt
  • ­gripper that holds and elevates the automation control system to co-ordinate process
  • ­a saw that cuts off the “rotted” part of the pole
  • ­storage for the steel sleeves or “caissons”.

Austeng recently complete a new vehicle installation for Adapt-a-Pole.  The vehicle was modified to suit the refurbished and upgraded rebutting equipment.  The rebutting vehicle now features cutting edge control and safety systems.

Austeng is continuing to assist Adapt-a-Pole with their business expansion and technology developments.

3-Way Exhaust Gas Diverter Valve

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High Temperature gas diverter valve 3 way

Austeng manufactured customised high temperature (550°C) three-way exhaust gas modulating diverter valves for co-generation application in mining context with extreme ambient/operating conditions.

This ground-breaking valve has a full-face 100% positive seal and has advantages in terms of preventing excess heat load reaching absorption chiller in by-pass position thus better protecting expensive chiller equipment.

The valves are engineered to withstand detonation pressures of up to 700kPa in the event of an unburnt fuel explosion.

Austeng workd closely with Air Solutions Pty. Ltd. to develop this innovative solution.

Fire Training Simulators

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Fire Training Simulator

Manufacture & customisation of various fire training simulation equipment for Dutch based company Haagen.  These are stand alone gas fired units that can be positioned virtually anywhere around the training site.  The equipment included the following scenarios:- car fire, industrial (electrical motor fire, gas cylinder fire) and domestic (couch, TV & store fires) containers.  As well as flame generation the equipment has embedded options for smoke generation & sound effects.

Fire Training Simulator

TRAIN WASH/WATER RECYCLING PROJECT

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TRAIN WASH/WATER RECYCLING PROJECT

 

  • In conjunction with our client EDI we developed a train wash station which minimised the use of water during the wash-down process for trains.
  • This staged project developed a cost effective method of filtering and sterilising the “wash” water (taking out the containment and producing potable water) as well as storing the sterilised water.
  • Extensive research and development was necessary to firstly identify the various containments and to develop a sterilisation method to eliminate them all.
  • e resulting design involved a compact skid-mounted unit to house the technology.
  • Given the batch process extensive effort was required in the decontamination process to develop correct resonance times, flow rates, treatment times and pressures to be used.
  • The train wash water recycling project is now working well in multiple sites.

Cross Industry Applications

Ovens

With over 30 years experience in manufacturing ovens and associated equipment we are well placed to offer the best in technology for any application.

  • Battery Plate Drying
  • Textile Drying
  • Batch Drying or Curing
  • Automotive Filter Drying
  • Aluminium Ageing
  • Paint Drying Ovens
  • Powder Coating
  • Food Drying (Grain, Fruit, Copra etc)
  • Conveyorised Pizza Ovens
  • Rubber Extrusion Curing
  • Foam Rubber Drying
  • Plastic Mono-Filament Ovens
  • After Burners
  • Core Drying
  • Incineration and cremation furnaces

Specific examples include:-

Ageing oven for Alcan Australia to age aluminium in 20 tonne batches. This oven is gas fired with reversing air flows and adjustable program temperature profiles. This has considerably reduced ageing times and running costs.

Manufacture of gas fired powder coating ovens and automated powder coating production lines for G.U.D Ltd.

Filter curing Ovens for removal of alcohol and the curing of phenolics in filter paper for G.U.D Ltd.

A copra dryer incorporating a new method of extracting moisture from copra using recycled heat resulting in not only greatly reduced fuel consumption but also a more stable process and improved product quality.

Conveyors

Austeng has manufactured a range of purpose built, site specific, heavy duty, robust conveyors used to transfer castings at various stages of the manufacturing process. Automatic load and unloading mechanisms can also be incorporated to suit your requirements.

An example is a series of baggage conveyors for Avalon Airport comprising checkout conveyors with load cells and weight readout and operating logic to sequence the system and minimise collision of baggage.

Another example is a tile stacker comprising an automatic conveyor system with the robot pushing up the tiles from the tile making machine (extruder) and loading them into stillages located on the conveyor. This minimises manual handling issues including finger prints left on tiles.

Container Tippers

We manufacture specialised container handling devices which can be fitted as its end to enable filling the container with low density goods to maximise container weight and minimise shipping costs.

Concrete Sleeper Making Equipment

Various items of concrete sleeper making equipment for Austrak Pty Ltd in relation to iron ore railway lines in W.A. and the Darwin-Alice Springs railway lines. These include saws, casting machines, transfer cars and wire trolleys.

Car Carrying Trailers

Car carrying trailers with a capacity to carry 8 vehicles up to a SUV size.

Dry Fire Module

Complies with police operating procedures dealing with regular firing of hand-guns.

Batt Packer

Automated process of packing polyester insulation batts at high speed as well as unitizing them (compressing packed bags and inserting them into sleeves for transport).

Spa Flipper

An automated system for inverting various shaped and sized spa pools during the manufacturing process. Has general application.

Train Wash

A recycled wash station for trains. Very relevant where water restrictions apply.

Car Crusher – Scrap Metal Industry

Mobile compactor chiefly used for cars, to facilitate ease of transport and processing.

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