In the utility and infrastructure sectors, downtime isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a major financial liability. Field Machine Tools (FMT) provides the technical bridge between critical failure and operational continuity. By delivering shop-grade precision directly to your asset, we eliminate the logistical costs and risks associated with transporting heavy infrastructure.
Risk Mitigation: Perform critical repairs in-situ, reducing the risk of transport damage or extended service outages.
Operational Efficiency: Shop-quality tolerances delivered in the field ensure assets return to service at OEM specifications.
Neutral Partner Policy: FMT is a dry-hire only company. We provide the equipment but never compete with our customers for on-site service work, making us the preferred partner for Tier-1 contractors and utility providers.
The FMT core philosophy is matching the solution to the challenge, rather than forcing a “one-size-fits-all” tool onto a specialised asset. By providing portable equipment, FMT eliminates the need to transport massive assets to repair facilities, keeping essential services online and minimising downtime.
Strategic Service Verticals
On-Site Machining | Restoring asset life without disassembly. | Flange facers, portable mills, line boring. |
Valve Management | Efficiency in preventive maintenance. | Portable actuators, test equipment. |
Tube & Heat Transfer | Maximising thermal efficiency & reliability. | Tube expanders, pulling & cleaning systems. |
Advanced Welding | Precision joining for high-pressure systems. | Orbital & bore welding, induction heating. |
FMT understands the balance between CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) and OPEX (Operational Expenditure) by offering two distinct pathways to equipment access:
- Rental (OPEX Focused): Ideal for planned shutdowns (turnarounds) or emergency repairs. Our rental fleet is the largest in Australia, featuring meticulously maintained, late-model technology from CLIMAX, SFE and Krais.
- Purchase (CAPEX Focused): For long-term asset management strategies. As the exclusive Australian agent for leading global brands, we provide full warranty support, training and parts availability.
Global Tech, Local Support
FMT bridges the gap between international engineering excellence and local Australian site requirements.
- Strategic Locations: Branches in QLD, VIC and WA for rapid mobilisation.
- Top-Tier Brands: Exclusive access to the SFE Group, Modec, Sygma, Krais, Goodway, Airetool & AMEC.
SFE Group offers one of the world’s most comprehensive orbital welding, fabrication, precision-engineered applications and cutting solutions.
This includes CLIMAX portable machining and welding systems, TAG Pipe Equipment, AXXAIR orbital cutting, bevelling and welding, Mathey Dearman, Magnatech, B&B Pipe & Industrial Tools and Sumner material lifting and welding solutions.
Modec Air Motors is a global expert in designing, developing and manufacturing high-performance air motors and OEM replacements.
Modec offers a versatile range of portable valve actuators for preventative maintenance of valves, including the H2O kit designed for the water industry. The company has recently launched its Connect module for smart valve monitoring, allowing for real-time data collection.
Krais Tube & Pipe Tools has been delivering top quality tube tools for more than four decades.
The company offers a comprehensive range of condenser tube expanders, boiler tube expanders, tube rolling motors, tube installation tools, tube cutting and removal tools, tube pulling equipment and accessories.
Goodway Technologies is a US-based manufacturer of specialised industrial maintenance products for HVAC, energy, manufacturing, food and beverage production markets.
Field Machine Tools Integrated In-Situ Maintenance Solutions
Our portable, precision-engineered solutions allow utility technicians to perform OEM-quality machining, welding and valve testing without removing assets from their footprint.
Water & Wastewater: Rapid valve actuation and maintenance using Modec H2O kits, designed specifically for the torque requirements of the water industry. Rapid network isolations and preventative maintenance without manual handling injuries. Smart data logging ensures compliance with asset health audits.
Power & Energy: Precision heat exchanger and boiler tube maintenance using Krais expansion and pulling systems to maximise thermal efficiency. Precision manufacture and repair of heat exchangers, boilers and condensers. Ensures maximum thermal transfer and prevents catastrophic tube failure.
Gas & Pressure Systems: High-tolerance flange facing and orbital welding to ensure leak-free integrity in high-pressure environments using Climax Flange Facers and Axxair Orbital Welders from the SFE Group. Restoration of leaking flanges and precision pipe-end prepping for welding. Meets stringent Australian safety standards for high-pressure systems.
For more information, visit fmt.com.au
