As the mining sector embraces electrification and automation, reliable power and energy management has become essential to operational success. Unplanned supply disruptions are extremely costly — not only impacting production and capital expenditure but also posing risks to worker safety. Having a trusted power solutions partner is therefore vital to maintaining safe, productive operations.
A true end-to-end service provider, PBE Rutherford provides complete lifecycle management of mining cables among its many other capabilities. Through its manufacturing and overhauls division, PBE Rutherford designs and manufactures large-scale high-voltage equipment including substations, load centres, switchboards and flameproof enclosures. Its team also provides refurbishment and re-certification services.
PBE Rutherford has successfully delivered numerous microgrid and electrical infrastructure projects, including grid-connected and off-grid remote power systems incorporating hybrid power stations (thermal, solar and BESS), high voltage substations up to 330kV and complete site-wide high-voltage reticulation infrastructure.
PBE Rutherford’s technical expertise, full lifecycle services and industry-leading products, backed by more than 48 years industry experience, ensure mining customers can operate with confidence, minimise downtime and extend the life of their critical electrical assets. We bring extensive expertise and a proven track record in guiding customers towards a decarbonised future through electrification, energy management and other technologies.
Full cable management and lifecycle solutions
PBE Rutherford’s Cable Services division provides a comprehensive range of services, including on-site testing, cable repairs, cable supply, training and compliance audits, helping mining customers maintain safe and reliable power distribution.
All cables supplied are manufactured to relevant Australian and New Zealand standards, including AS/NZS 1802, AS 1972, and AS/NZS 1429 while all cable repairs and testing are carried out to AS/NZS 1747, ensuring operational safety, integrity and long-term reliability.
The company also designs and manufactures its CouplerCo range of industry-leading cable couplers, manufactured to AS 1299, enabling fast and reliable cable connections that help reduce downtime during maintenance or equipment changeovers.
This strict adherence to recognised standards ensures mining customers receive robust, certified solutions that minimise downtime and maintain safe, reliable power distribution across demanding sites.
Extending cable life through preventative maintenance, refurbishment, and on-site testing helps customers reduce replacement costs and avoid unplanned outages.
Operating from five strategic locations across Australia, including a new facility in Karratha, PBE Rutherford’s Cable Services division is your go-to supplier for power reticulation and trailing cables for electric vehicles in mining and infrastructure applications. The division is a supplier of mining cables from multiple global manufacturers and is the Australian distributor of Plymouth rubber repair tapes.
Importantly, PBE Rutherford manages and maintains detailed cable records for customers, providing complete lifecycle history tracking to support compliance, performance monitoring and asset management.
PBE Rutherford’s technical capability extends to the design and manufacture of specialised cable testing and repair equipment, supporting high-quality repairs and efficient cable lifecycle management.
Solutions provided by PBE Rutherford have been proven across small to large-scale mining operations throughout Australia helping customers minimise downtime, extend cable life and improve overall safety and reliability.
With global distribution and facilities in strategically located across Australia, PBE Rutherford is your go-to supplier of power reticulation and trailing cables.
To learn more on how PBE Rutherford can support your mining operations, visit www.pberutherford.com
