Three-phase power and machine connections
Most industrial equipment runs on three-phase supply. Adding a compressor, a CNC machine, a hoist or a new production line means checking that the switchboard and supply can handle the extra load, sizing the cable correctly under AS/NZS 3008 and providing suitable isolation and protection at the machine.
Our industrial electrical work includes:
- Three-phase outlets, submains and distribution boards
- Machine and equipment connections with local isolation
- Motor circuits, starters and variable speed drive connections
- Compressor, welder and dust extraction circuits
- Cable tray and containment in high-roof buildings
- Roller door, gate and dock leveller power
Warehouse lighting
High-bay lighting in warehouses runs long hours, so it has a big effect on running costs. Older metal halide fittings take time to warm up, lose output with age and use far more energy than modern LED high-bays. An LED upgrade with sensors or zoning can switch off lighting in aisles that aren’t in use.
Good lighting also matters for safety around forklifts and racking. We plan layouts around the racking so aisles are properly lit, not just the open floor. See our commercial lighting page for more.
Switchboards and supply capacity
Industrial businesses grow, and the switchboard often doesn’t keep up. Signs a board has reached its limit include nuisance tripping, warm or discoloured components and no spare space for new circuits. A switchboard upgrade can add capacity and bring the board up to current standards, and where the site supply itself is the limit we can help with the application to the network.
Preventative maintenance and thermal imaging
Unplanned downtime on a production line or in a distribution centre costs far more than the repair itself. Loose connections, overloaded circuits and failing components often show up as heat long before they fail.
A thermal imaging survey of switchboards, motor control and major connections finds those hot spots while the plant is running under load. Combined with a maintenance agreement, it lets you plan repairs for a scheduled shutdown rather than react to a breakdown. Our guide to a preventative maintenance plan sets out what to include.
Working on operating sites
Industrial sites have their own rules and hazards. We complete site inductions, work under permit-to-work and isolation and lock-out procedures, and provide a SWMS for high-risk tasks such as working at heights from elevating work platforms. We coordinate with production and warehouse managers so work fits around shifts, deliveries and forklift traffic.
Where equipment needs a shutdown, we plan it with you in advance and aim to get it done in the shortest window possible, including weekends or between shifts.
Industrial areas we cover
From our Mudgeeraba base we regularly work in the Gold Coast’s industrial precincts, including Molendinar, Burleigh, Yatala and Stapylton, as well as the Logan and Brisbane industrial areas such as Crestmead, Loganholme and the trade areas around Eagle Farm. In Northern NSW we cover industrial estates from Tweed Heads down to Byron Bay and Ballina.
Many of these estates mix older tilt-panel buildings with newer warehouses, and the electrical installations vary just as much. Older units often have undersized boards and limited three-phase capacity, while newer buildings may have plenty of supply but no provision for the tenant’s equipment. We assess each site on its own terms.
Compliance and records
Industrial workplaces have ongoing testing obligations, including emergency and exit lighting to AS/NZS 2293 and test and tag of portable equipment under AS/NZS 3760, which in harsh environments such as workshops and construction-type settings usually means more frequent testing. We keep the records on file so they’re ready for audits.
What we need from you
For new equipment, send the make, model and electrical data plate details, and tell us where it’s going. For a site assessment, let us know the size of the building, your operating hours and any known problems. We’ll give you an upfront written quote with the scope clearly set out.