6m Duct Articulating Extension Arm
Practical Engineering were engaged by Fantech Pty. Ltd. to design a 6m articulating steel extension arm that would support Ø500 ducting to extract diesel fumes from V/Line trains while they are idling in a train depot. Fantech contacted Practical Engineering to develop this design as the extension arm that...
Internship at Practical Engineering Australia
“During my internship at Practical Engineering Australia (PEA) I have been exposed to a wide range of experiences and professional engineering practices. University offers a great foundational understanding of the theoretical concepts behind engineering work but what an engineer does on a day to day basis can remain somewhat...
Drone inspections
Much to the delight of a room full of engineers, PEA has recently acquired a new toy and this particular gliding-gadget sounds more like a swarm of angry wasps than anything else in our tool cupboard. Site inspections involving difficult-to-reach places always represent a compromise on safety or involve...
Backwash Drain Line Air Vent Design and Construct
Practical Engineering Australia was recently engaged by Seqwater to undertake an investigation and provide a solution for preventing an air pocket evolving in the backwash drain line during a filter backwash. This air pocket reduces free gravity water flow and causing water backing-up. As part of Practical’s initial site...
Envelope Spreader Replacement
Practical Engineering were engaged by Black Rubber to repair and replace the overhead rails inside and outside of the autoclave to allow vulcanisation of the tyres in their Michelin accredited truck tyre retread factory. PEA designed an affordable solution which allowed easy installation during a limited time window as...
Practical Engineering Mining Industry Solution
Underground Loader Vehicle Stop Block Practical Engineering Australia has a history of providing engineered solutions for the Mining Industry. PEA has recently been working with VVA Engineering on design certification of vehicle stop blocks for the CAT R1700 and R2900 series underground mining loaders, currently in use throughout Australian...
Project Deep Dive – 610 bar Hydrostatic Testing Vessel
Do we know more about the surface of Mars than the underwater surfaces on Earth? It’s often quipped that this is the case as sources suggest that over 80% of Earth’s ocean is unmapped. Some of the challenges in exploring the ecosystems and environments at the great depths of...
Elevated Walkway to Passenger Boarding Bridge Edge Protection Barrier
Practical Engineering Australia was recently engaged by Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd to design a temporary edge protection system to AS/NZS 4994.1:2009 - Temporary edge protection, for the new International Cruise Terminal in Brisbane.The system is designed to prevent the Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) Operators at a Risk of Falling...
Crane Inspection and Commissioning
25t Gantry Crane Inspection and Commissioning Practical Engineering Australia is proud to support Australian manufacturing and production, partnering with some of Australia’s premier manufacturers and production facilities to provide sustainable safe solutions to operators. PEA recently was contracted by Nestle Australia to commission a 25t Gantry Container Crane currently...
Freestanding Crane Runway
Practical Engineering Australia was recently engaged by Crane Maintain to complete the detailed design of a freestanding crane runway to Australian Standards, suited for a 5t single girder overhead type crane.The runway design process thoughtfully incorporated existing stock supplies and provided maximum forklift access for our client, minimising project costs....
