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WT Hydraulics and Festo Join Forces to Revolutionise Mining and Industrial AutomationWT Hydraulics and Festo Join Forces to Revolutionise Mining and Industrial Automation

In mineral processing, keeping critical plant equipment well maintained and fully operational without breakdown is a top priority. This involves leveraging automated technology to monitor thousands of parts and components in real-time to mitigate unexpected shutdown or costly maintenance.

Top Australian fluid power company WT Hydraulics is well known for supplying hydraulic and pneumatic equipment to the industrial, oil and gas, and mining sectors. Now, a partnership with the German powerhouse Festo, signifies a new era of innovation and efficiency in mining and industrial automation in Western Australia and Tasmania.

Festo has been a trusted technology partner to the minerals processing industry for more than 50 years. An innovative leader in pneumatics, process automation, electric drive technology, fluid control, and motion control, Festo brings unparalleled expertise and solutions to support even the most demanding applications.

WT Hydraulics Festo division manager, Gerrit Coetzee highlighted that in the fast-paced world of industrial automation, precision and speed are paramount.

“We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in this space, and our cutting-edge products and tailored solutions for process applications reflect that. Our range features over 30,000 products, from flotation cell technology to process control panels, complete butterfly valve assemblies, which means we are geared up to meet the complex needs of mining and industrial operations.”

Many other products are available in the automation range including air control panels, condition monitoring systems, pneumatic energy-saving solutions, actuated process valves, and instrumentation purge air systems, to name a few.

Beyond products, WT Hydraulics and Festo provide a range of services focused on driving operational excellence and cost efficiency.

“We offer automation checks, cost reduction audits, and consultancy services, which demonstrate our commitment to delivering value beyond products,” said Mr Coetzee.

“Our expert team provide selection advice to ensure components are aligned to their specific industrial and process automation requirements. This enables seamless integration, optimised performance, and greater productivity across their entire operations. Businesses will receive a fully operational solution and technical support at every stage, from engineering, configuration and procurement, to installation and commissioning.”

Together, WT Hydraulics and Festo are revolutionising automation across multiple industries, one solution at a time.

For more information, visit www.wthydraulics.com.au/