Practical Engineering are thrilled to announce that we are now proud sponsors of the Oxley Creek Catchment Association (OCCA). This hardworking organisation protects and enhances the catchment of Oxley Creek, which begins at the slopes of Mt Perry, south of Ipswich, all the way through to discharge into the Brisbane River in Tennyson. Practical has signed up as a sponsor and will also be getting our hands dirty at some of the many fantastic events that OCCA runs, including the just-launched Bushcare and Beer program, something we will be enthusiastic participants of. Check out what OCCA are ..read more

Mechanical concepts are sometimes tricky to envisage, involving moving parts and changing geometry. Our engineers at Practical have recently found a use for their primary school craft skills by developing a paddle pop stick concept of a scissor lift design. The team found it surprisingly useful during the design phase, helping to confirm the mechanism developed in CAD would work in the real world. Now on to the next stage – manufacturing the full-scale version ..read more

Mud Cube Skid Designed in One Week Practical Engineering recently partnered with sludge dewatering specialists Conhur to design, certify and draft a new Mud Cube Skid. It sounds straight forward… however, the design and drawing package had to be completed in one week to meet an urgent client delivery. The new design enables a 1750kg Mud Cube (solids separation unit) and associated equipment to be mounted to a custom skid with retractable handrails and walkway panels. The skid was designed to be transported and lifted into position onto modified 20ft containers as a turn-key tank assembly. Pr ..read more

Practical Engineering Australia can meet all your hot-rolled structural steel requirements, but did you know we also design and certify cold-formed carbon and stainless steel structures? Resistor enclosures like these are certified for cyclonic wind regions and high seismicity. Thanks Fortress Resistors for partnering with us. For more information on PEA’s capabilities and consulting services, click here: https://www.practicalengineering.com.au/capabilities/  ..read more

Practical Engineering Australia can meet your needs for AS 1210 pressure vessel design and design verification for all shapes and sizes, but did you know we also design tanks that meet requirements of AS 1692 as well? Thanks Banlaw for partnering with us. Alongside design, we also project manage the construction of your plant to ensure highest quality delivery of your engineered solution. For more information on PEA’s capabilities and consulting services, click here: https://www.practicalengineering.com.au/capabilities ..read more

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 Fantech typically imports from overseas had a maximum extension of 4.5m. The design developed and certified by Practical Engineering has an extension length of 6m, as required by the application. With Fantech now owning a complete design, they can cost effectively develop alternate designs ..read more

“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 of a mystery. With undergrad placements, the connection is made between theory and best industrial practise in a way that rewards enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn. While trying to bring such an attitude to the table, I found myself able to work on a wide array of eng ..read more