Since it was established almost 30 years ago, Austeck has established itself as one of the market leaders for pipeline maintenance and rehabilitation equipment, making it a crucial supplier of trenchless technology products to the Australian and New Zealand market.
During this period, Austeck has built up a network of more than 1,000 partners in the public and private sector, including contractors, councils and water authorities, plumbing, petrochemical and mining companies. Not only has the company supplied these companies with leading technology for the maintenance and rehabilitation of their critical infrastructure, but it has also supported them with service and training – which is vital to maximising productivity and results.
Unique relationships
This end to end capability, positions Austeck as one of the few local companies which has the experience and expertise to ensure the successful implementation of the technology into operations, and the backup service and support to guarantee the quality, security, and peace of mind for its clients. “Our relationships aren’t simple supplier/customer relationships, they’re partnerships,” says Austeck Managing Directory Tristan Day.
“We try to deliver holistic turnkey solutions to our clients starting from the initial consultation where we guide them through the decision-making process as to what technology best suits their application.
“Complete vehicle fit-outs follow, with comprehensive commissioning and training to ensure the smooth integration of the system into their routine, followed by ongoing service and support for the full life of the system.”
Looking to the future
Since the day it was established, the company has been committed to the introduction and development of state-of-the-art technology for the Australasian market, which has lead to Austeck exclusively distributing leading brands such as Rausch, Troglotech and Infosense.
“Introducing innovative and disruptive technologies from all over the world into the region has always been part of Austeck’s mission,” says Mr Day.
“It’s an essential element of our business model and imperative to maintaining relevance across the industries we serve.
“The SL-RAT from Infosense is one such example that revolutionised the way workflows for sewer maintenance is approached by delivering accurate and reliable results in minutes as opposed to hours. Another is the Rausch Omicron which facilitates Full HD mainline inspections in a compact, portable and ergonomic configuration which is perfectly suited to Australasian conditions.”
The most recent game changer introduced by Austeck is the Troglotech T815 crawler system, the first crawler of it’s kind equipped with an onboard battery. In isolation, this unique feature has the potential to change the way crawler systems are designed in the future.
The absence of power in the cable makes for an inherently safer, simpler and more robust system and dramatically reduces the time, cost and complexity of the cable re-termination procedure. What was once the greatest contributor to operational downtime can now be completed in less than an hour by the operator in the field. Further to this, the cable only weighs 1.5 kg per 100 m yet has a 250 kg breaking strain, meaning the tiny crawler – DN 92 mm – can traverse up to 300 m in a single run with ease.
In addition, with a pressure rating of 10 bar, the whole system, including the control centre, can operate submerged up to 100 m underwater. It can also be deployed in any weather conditions and hosed down at the end of the day with no threat of damage to the internal electronics.
The potential applications of this technology, from sewer to deep-sea, mining to petrochemical even search and rescue, is vast and with early adopters like Sydney Water and BHP already running multiple systems it is sure gain traction quickly.
“Austeck’s plan for the future is to grow and diversify by offering new and innovative solutions across a wide range of different industries,” says Mr Day.
“We will also continue to enhance and develop our core competencies as industry experts in the trenchless space as this is what we have built our reputation upon and what our suppliers and clients depend on us for.”
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