Core Service

Professional Skid Frame Solutions

Elite Engineering WA specializes in custom skid frame fabrication and welding for industrial equipment mounting and transportation throughout Perth and Western Australia.

Our skid frames are engineered to withstand the harshest conditions in mining, oil & gas, and industrial applications. Every frame is designed, fabricated, and welded to AS1554 standards with full documentation and quality assurance.

Key Features

  • Custom design to your specifications
  • AS1554 certified welding throughout
  • Heavy-duty construction for harsh environments
  • Lifting points and tie-down provisions
  • Full engineering documentation

Our Capabilities

Comprehensive skid frame fabrication services

Design & Engineering

CAD design and structural engineering to meet your exact requirements. We work with your specifications or develop custom solutions from scratch.

Fabrication

Precision cutting, forming, and assembly using state-of-the-art equipment. All work performed by qualified tradespeople.

AS1554 Welding

Certified welding procedures and qualified welders ensure structural integrity and compliance with Australian standards.

Applications & Industries

Skid frames for diverse industrial applications

Mining Equipment

Heavy-duty skids for crushers, screens, pumps, and processing equipment in mining operations.

Oil & Gas

Skid-mounted packages for pumps, compressors, separators, and process equipment.

Industrial

Custom skids for manufacturing equipment, generators, and industrial machinery.

Water Treatment

Skid frames for pumps, tanks, and treatment equipment in water and wastewater facilities.

Our Skid Frame Process

Every project follows a proven process from brief to delivery

01

Brief & Consultation

We discuss your equipment dimensions, load ratings, operating environment, and transport constraints. Bring drawings or just a brief — we develop the rest.

02

Design & Engineering

CAD drawings and structural calculations to your specification. Section sizes, weld details, and surface finish confirmed before any steel is cut. You approve the design first.

03

Fabrication

Precision cutting, forming, and assembly in our Forrestdale workshop by qualified tradespeople. Material traceability maintained throughout.

04

Welding & Inspection

Structural welding to AS/NZS 1554.1 by coded welders. WPS and WQR maintained per job. NDT (UT, MPI, DPI) available where specified. Third-party inspection accommodated.

05

Delivery & Documentation

Final inspection, surface preparation, and delivery to site or collection from workshop. Documentation package: as-built drawings, material certs, WPS, and inspection records.

Typical Skid Frame Specifications

Custom sizes and configurations available — these are our standard capabilities

Parameter Standard Range Notes
Materials Mild steel (AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250/350), 304/316 stainless, aluminium Selected to suit environment and load requirements
Structural Sections RHS, SHS, UB, UC, angle, flat bar Sized to calculated loads per AS 4100
Frame Dimensions 500 mm × 500 mm up to 6 m × 3 m (and beyond) Transport constraints considered at design stage
Welding Standard AS/NZS 1554.1 structural steel welding Coded welders; WPS and WQR documentation supplied
Surface Finish Painted (zinc primer + topcoat), hot-dip galvanised, bare, zinc primer only Galvanising coordinated through our approved partners
Lifting Provisions Forklift pockets, lifting lugs, spreader bar points Rated and documented per AS 4991
Testing Options Visual, dimensional, UT, MPI, DPI on request Third-party inspection available
50+
Skid Frames Fabricated
17+
Years in Perth Industry
AS1554
Certified Welding
100%
Full Documentation

Skid Frame Fabrication — Common Questions

Most skid frames are fabricated from mild steel (AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350 or Grade 250) using RHS, SHS, or universal beam and column sections. For corrosive or food-grade environments we fabricate in 304 or 316 stainless steel. Aluminium skids are available where weight reduction is a priority. Material selection is always driven by the load requirements, service environment, and surface finish specification — we'll recommend the most appropriate option during consultation.

Yes — many of our projects start with nothing more than the equipment dimensions, weight, and a description of the operating environment. We develop CAD drawings and structural calculations from scratch, select appropriate section sizes, and produce a full design for your approval before any fabrication begins. You don't need to supply engineering drawings.

All structural welding is performed to AS/NZS 1554.1. Our welders hold current qualifications and we maintain welding procedure specifications (WPS) and welder qualification records (WQR) for every project. Full documentation is supplied as standard — a requirement on most mining and oil & gas sites. NDT (non-destructive testing including UT, MPI, and DPI) is available where specified, and we can accommodate third-party inspection requirements.

Yes, lifting provisions are standard on most skid frames — forklift pockets, lifting lugs, or spreader bar attachment points depending on the application. All lifting points are designed and rated to AS 4991 with full documentation supplied. Tie-down provisions for transport are also included where required.

We offer: painted finishes (zinc-rich primer plus topcoat in your specified colour); hot-dip galvanising coordinated through our approved partners; bare/mill finish for indoor or stainless applications; and zinc-rich primer only where your site applies its own topcoat. The right finish depends on the service environment — we'll recommend the most cost-effective option for your application.

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