Getting Geared Up
Shute-Upton Engineering is keeping the wheels of the Australian mining industry turning with their first-rate industrial gear services.
Established in 1957, the Queensland based company is a leading manufacturer for all types of industrial gears and gearboxes, performing
all design, cutting, grinding and hobbing in-house.
With a dedicated and highly trained staff, the business is able to specialise in all areas of industrial gears precision machining as well
as general work and metal fabrication. On the team are several evaluation and inspection professionals, qualified tradespeople, and support staff, making the 65-year-old company a market leader in mining engineering, design, repair, and gear manufacturing, as well as winches and other industrial parts.
Shute-Upton Chief Executive Officer Ian Thomas said the company uses materials such as high-strength heat treated steel and advanced manufacturing tools like CNC gear cutting machinery to deliver a durable product.
He said these measures guaranteed a high-quality service and very fast turnaround times.
“To start, clients receive a free quote and project timeframe,” Mr Thomas said.
“We have in-house design and reengineering wherever needed and can offer total disassembly, cleaning, inspection and condition analysis when a gearbox needs to be repaired.
“It is essentially a full project management offering, with substantial quality control measures and testing.
“And, because we know a lot of projects operate continuously, we offer blanket 24-hour emergency support.
“You can reach us when you are in critical need at any time.”
Among the company’s most popular services was the repair, overhauling or refurbishing of existing gear, which has been proven to save project operators on downtime costs.
Comparisons have found gear restoration to original specifications was often cheaper than re-ordering a replacement part, while any upgrading of materials or design parameters could be easily made when necessary.
With some clients in need of parts that have become unavailable or hard to find, Shute-Upton has also added reverse engineering to it’s
service offering. The business can extend the service life of existing industrial equipment and systems by accurately and quickly remanufacturing any industrial gear.
Mr Thomas said Shute-Upton had a process based on experience that had been developed for over half a century and was uniquely
placed to accommodate the mineral resources sector.
He said operators interested in learning more should not hesitate to get in touch.
“We operate from a large and technologically advanced factory workshop in Brisbane,” Mr Thomas said.
“We are a modern workforce of professionals with an unrivalled pool of knowledge.
“Get in touch for all your gear and gearbox needs.”
For more information,
visit www.shute-eng.com.au
