For industrial operations across Brisbane – whether it’s manufacturing plants, refineries, food processing facilities or others – reliable plumbing systems are the unsung backbone allowing everything to function. But industrial plumbing is no ordinary residential or commercial job.
The immense scale, hazardous materials, extreme temperatures and mission-critical processes involved require an arsenal of specialised equipment and tools. As veteran industrial plumbers with over 20 years of experience, we’ve mastered the use of this equipment across Brisbane’s biggest facilities.
Here’s a rundown of some key industrial plumbing equipment you’ll find our technicians utilising, and why it’s so vital for maintaining safe, efficient operations:
Pipe cutting, welding and threading tools
Whether severing and replacing older pipework or fabricating new pipe runs, our plumbers are equipped with:
- Portable band saws and cutting wheels for clean, quick pipe cuts
- Beveling/deburring tools for proper welding prep
- Durable pipe threaders, groovers and flange facers
- Engine-driven and electric arc welding machines
This portable pipe fitting equipment allows modifying and extending industrial piping systems with minimal downtime required.
Line tracing, locating and inspection gear
Large industrial facilities have miles of concealed piping and utilities running underground or in walls/ceilings. To accurately locate and inspect these, we use advanced tools like:
- Professional pipeline locators and utility line tracers
- Specialised sewer cameras and pipeline inspection crawlers
- Gas detection instruments for leaks and cross-bores
- Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) utility mapping gear
This diagnostic equipment lets us precisely locate issues and plan for repairs or replacement while avoiding utility strikes and other accidents.
High-pressure water jetting equipment
Clogged drains are a much bigger issue in industrial settings due to the sheer size of pipes and types of debris/buildup involved. That’s why our crews deploy:
- Industrial-strength trailer-mounted water jetters up to 1000 bar
- Specialty jetting nozzles for different types of debris
- Downhole and flexible leader hoses for tight access areas
- Vacuum trucks for waste slurry removal
With the right water jetting equipment, even the most stubborn industrial line obstructions and clogs get cleared out thoroughly.
Confined space entry and fall protection
Accessing pipes, drains, tanks and other industrial plumbing infrastructure often requires specialised confined space entry and fall protection systems:
- Atmospheric monitoring and ventilation equipment
- Elevated work platforms, scaffolding and mobile lifts
- Tripod/quadpod retrieval systems and safety harnesses
- Gas monitors and protective breathing equipment
Every member of our team holds confined space safety certifications to work in hazardous industrial environments while tethered and breathing protected air supplies.
Heavy-duty material handling equipment
From hauling heavy pipe to transporting valves, pumps and industrial plumbing fixtures, our mobile operations include:
- Truck-mounted hydraulic cranes and material lifters
- Heavy-capacity A-frame pull hoists and chain lifts
- Extended boom forklifts and powered pallet trolleys
- Trench shoring and recovery boxes for subsurface work
We have the right equipment to manoeuvre even the heaviest, bulkiest industrial plumbing materials into place safely and efficiently.
Conclusion
Industrial plumbing is an entirely different ball game from residential or light commercial work. Piping systems in large processing facilities must withstand incredible pressures, temperatures and corrosive forces over decades.
That’s why our veteran team invests in top-tier industrial plumbing tools and equipment – it’s an essential part of doing the job safely and correctly. From drain cleaning hydro-jetters to pipe fabrication tools to advanced locating and communications gear, we have the capabilities to service even the most complex industrial operations across Brisbane.
With our specialised skill set and cutting-edge equipment, you can count on quality workmanship that meets all industry standards and safety requirements. Contact our industrial plumbing division to learn more about our services for your Brisbane-area facility today!
