Mobile Automation delivered a machinery compliance program for a Victorian window and door manufacturer, bringing more than 30 production presses and machines into line with AS/NZS 3000.
The challenge
The press shop ran legacy 200V presses (including older John Heine presses) with inadequate cable protection, dated stop/start stations and non-compliant wiring — a real safety and compliance exposure across the fleet.
Our approach
Mobile Automation worked machine-by-machine to a supplied report, converting, protecting and correcting each unit, testing as it went and documenting recommendations for further improvement.
Scope of works
- Converted 200V three-phase motors to 415V with correct supply leads and neutrals, and removed redundant iron-core transformers
- Replaced contactors and overloads, installed proper earthing (studs and straps), corrected motor rotation, and corrected E-stop and stop labelling
- Fitted covers to control cabinets to inhibit dust, debris and rodent ingress, and replaced damaged outlets
- Tested and tagged busbar-powered outlets, updated switchboard schedules, and provided a report recommending rewiring of the oldest presses with flexible conduit and modern stop/start stations
The results
- More than 30 machines brought into AS/NZS 3000 compliance
- Safer motors, protection, earthing and control stations across the fleet
- Damaged and non-compliant wiring corrected and documented
- Clear recommendations provided for the remaining legacy equipment