Mobile Automation

Whether its labour hire of a qualified electrician, a major electrical or automation project, plc programming, power factor correction, solar installations….. or a host of other electrical solutions, Mobile Automation is your one-stop-shop.

Utilising our in-house people & technology, we offer peace of mind to companies who seek professional, reliable and quality services for all electrical, automation and industrial robotic needs.

Mobile Automation works collaboratively with you from initial concept right through to project completion and beyond.

Mobile Electrics Pty Ltd commenced operations in 1987. It has become a leader in providing Industrial Electrical and Automation solutions to large manufacturing and industrial companies.

Headquartered in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Mobile Electrics employs 40 full time staff.

Our specialist team of Electrical Engineers, Special Class Industrial Electricians and A Grade Electricians bring together the latest technologies & design capabilities to deliver first class results for our valued clients.

Value for Money

Customers employ Mobile Electrics/Mobile Automation as a partner to achieve productivity gains, reduce operating costs, provide a safe environment and to harness renewable energy resources.

Our suite of electrical engineering, automation & robotic solutions offer the latest technology combined with specialist technical expertise to deliver outstanding results for our customers.

Services

Industrial Automation

We help customers minimise downtime and keep their business profitable by specialising in plant relocation, machinery installation, robotics and system integration as well as machine safety services. Customers rely on Mobile Automation to ensure that their manufacturing operations are supported, no matter what time or day of the week. We’re there, 24/7.

Machine Safety and Safety Automation

Mobile Automation offer the following safety automation solutions for industrial machinery:

Control and monitoring technology and electronic monitoring relays
Sensor technology including safety switches
Control and signalling including emergency stop switches and muting lamps
Safe control technology, safety relays, programmable safety systems and safe bus systems.
Machine guarding and safety gates with sensor technology and safety switches.
Safety advice and plant assessment at your plant or for your industrial machinery.

Main Switchboards & Mains Cable Installs

Mobile Electrics design and manufacture customised main switchboards and distribution boards to accommodate the load of electrical requirements for customers. We also upgrade existing switchboards to accommodate new machines or mains cable upgrades.

CAD Drawings

We use the latest in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software to provide clients with up to date electrical schematics and drawings for their projects, as well as being able to supply and modify drawings to for existing and/or completed projects.

Electrical Consulting

Our Electrical Engineers have experience in all facets of the Electrical Industry. Our Project Managers have vast experience in major projects and turnkey installations. With over 25 years of Electrical Contracting experience in the industrial sector, Mobile Electrics is seen as the industry leader in this field.

We provide professional Electrical Consulting services in:

Mains Upgrades including liaising with electrical distributors to deliver hassle free installation with no production downtime.
Inspection of Main Switchboards, Distribution Switchboards and other Electrical Reticulation components.
Power monitoring of supply conditions to ensure you get maximum output for the electricity consumed.
Safety systems on new and existing machines. Our engineers are certified for this crucial aspect of OH&S requirements

Control Cabinet Design & Manufacture

Mobile Electrics is at the forefront of industrial automation including design, manufacture and installation of all types of control cabinets. We consult with you to establish the right specifications for your new project, machine or manufacturing line.

We build control cabinets from drawings supplied, or you can utilise our design service to build the cabinet to your manufacturing and operating requirements.

Mobile Electrics has a large factory facility in which all our control cabinets are built and tested in-house before being personally delivered on site via our Mobile Electrics crane truck and commissioned by our technical team.

Power Factor Correction

Power Factor Correction is a cost effective way of saving money on electricity. Mobile Electrics can help by installing a Power Factor Correction unit into your company or manufacturing plant. Electricity is charged in cents per Kilowatt hour and you are charged according to how many Kilowatts you use.

By installing a Power Factor Correction Unit, companies can negotiate better rates on electricity with their power retailer.

24/7 Electrical Breakdown Services

Our company provides 24/7 breakdown services for all industries. No matter what time of day or night, our fully qualified A Grade Electricians and Electrical Engineers will respond. We attend to all types of electrical breakdowns and we have all the human resources needed to tackle the largest electrical failure.

We will quickly and professionally address any electrical breakdown ensuring that production downtime is minimised and that your plant is operational again as soon as possible.

Preventative Maintenance

We understand that maximising asset life and preventing unsafe conditions is at the forefront of our customers thinking.

Mobile Electrics develops preventive maintenance schedules to ensure clients can be confident that all planned maintenance, testing and PM routines are undertaken in-line with legislation or manufacturers requirements. Preventative maintenance ensures that assets are correctly maintained minimising breakdowns & failures.

Electrical preventive maintenance schedules deliver these benefits:

Maximises the life of assets and equipment
Improves the reliability of production systems
Decreases the cost and frequency of replacing equipment
Reduces system downtime

PLC Programming

We specialise in leading edge PLC Programming across all sectors of the industrial landscape.

We enjoy an enviable reputation as a company that can be relied upon to upgrade redundant and unreliable relay control systems to the latest PLC technology. We also enhance existing PLC systems to provide cost saving solutions for critical operations.

Mobile Electrics engineer PLC Programs across all popular platforms, including Omron, Allen Bradley, Siemens and Mitsubishi. Our knowledge base extends to virtually all brands of PLC’s.

SCADA Systems

Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition, or SCADA is an automation software package that enables customers and manufacturing plants to control, monitor and share information from anywhere in their organisation.

By installing SCADA technology manufacturers can:

Reduce implementation costs
Optimise production quality
Get accurate production information including stock inventory and maintenance / downtime analysis.
Reduce production downtime
Enhance reliability
Increase profitability
Maximise safety
Reduce training time

Electrical Inspections/Testing & Tagging

Mobile Electrics provide all your electrical inspections and testing & tagging requirements. This includes independent licensed electrical inspectors, through to our own in-house testing and tagging service.

Thermal Imaging / Infrared Scanning

Using the latest in thermal imaging technology, Mobile Electrics perform infrared scanning on your electrical system. The thermal image camera will detect heat or overloaded electrical connections known as hot spots and show early warning signs that electrical components are at risk of failure which can result in fire and switchboard damage.

Commercial & Industrial Solar Projects

Mobile Electrics sells and installs commercial and industrial solar panels for clients. We have an outstanding reputation for installing solar panels of all sizes for industrial and commercial use. It enables businesses to lower energy their costs, shield themselves from rising energy prices and reduce their impact on the environment.

We have recently completed a project where we supplied and installed 1,152 solar panels, providing 304Kw of power. This system is significantly reducing annual power costs by generating vast amounts of renewable energy.

Industrial Robots

Our company integrates both collaborative & industrial robots into existing processes to reduce time spent on menial tasks and increase production. We are a sales and integration provider for several brands of robots including:

Universal Robots,
Shadow Robots,
Mir Units
On Robot

Robots have been supporting industries to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase output. Our automation team will work with you to develop the right solution.

Labour Hire

Mobile Electrics provide qualified electricians to support manufacturing businesses. We offer both permanent and temporary coverage. We provide labour to assist with projects, to cover temporary absences, cover shifts or to undertake electrical maintenance jobs.

Markets We Serve:

Automotive Manufacturing Building Products Industry

Chemical & Hazardous Locations Food & Beverage Industry

Material Handling & Logistics Industry Mining & Metals Industry

Paper & Pulp Industry Pharmaceutical Industry

Plastic & Rubber Manufacturing Power Generation & Infrastructure

Water & Wastewater Industry Healthcare Industry

Our Clients:

Boral, Visy, Mondelez, Yarra Trams, Cummins, Henkel, National Foods, B&D, BlueScope, Ego Pharmaceuticals, Lite N Easy, Fairmont Medical, B&D, Murray River Organics, Nissan, Baxter Laboratories, Robert Bosch.

Major Partners:

Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Omron, Citec, Schneider Electric, Danfoss, Pilz, Control Logic

Fleet

40 fully equipped service vehicles

Areas Served

Australia wide

Equipment

Cherry pickers, Knuckle booms, Scissor lifts etc.

Insurances

Public Liability $20 million Professional Indemnity $20 million Product Liability $5 million WorkCover

Professional Affiliations

NECA