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
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
Brief & Consultation
We discuss your equipment dimensions, load ratings, operating environment, and transport constraints. Bring drawings or just a brief — we develop the rest.
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.
Fabrication
Precision cutting, forming, and assembly in our Forrestdale workshop by qualified tradespeople. Material traceability maintained throughout.
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.
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 |
Transport, Lifting & Site Deployment
Built to move, lift and survive the journey to site
Lifting & Transport Design
Every skid frame we fabricate is designed around the realities of transport and site handling in Perth and Western Australia. Lifting lugs are rated to AS 4991, with proof loading available on request, and forklift pockets are sized for common Perth plant-hire units. We integrate spreader-bar points on larger packages so frames lift level without twisting, and we detail tie-down points that suit standard chain sets used on mine-site deliveries.
Remote Site Logistics
For mining and oil & gas work across Western Australia, frames are engineered for road-transport clearances, including width limits and mass distribution. We provide lifting and transport calculations, lashing plans, and as-built mark-ups that match the load-out requirements of remote site logistics teams. All structural welding remains AS1554 compliant, with quality records supplied for each frame.