When Civmec required a trusted partner to support the construction of BHP’s Hay Point Shiploader SLS2, they turned to Weldlok for a complete package of engineered access solutions. Drawing on decades of manufacturing expertise across Australia’s East and West Coast facilities, Weldlok delivered a tailored mix of aluminium products designed to perform in a demanding coastal environments in Queensland.
Meeting a Unique Engineering Challenge
The Shiploader presented a significant design requirement: the flooring system needed to withstand heavy wind loads without compromising safety or performance. Working collaboratively with Civmec and BHP’s engineering teams, Weldlok developed a custom raised perforated pattern compliant with AS1657 and engineered specifically to address the site’s wind-loading constraints.
The result was a combination of perforated and composite flooring systems, purpose-built for durability and long-term reliability in high-exposure conditions.
A Complete Package of Access Solutions
Throughout the 12-month project, Weldlok manufactured and supplied a broad range of critical components, including:
- Aluminium grating
- Stainless steel balltube handrails
- Aluminium stair treads with nosings
- Composite flooring systems
- Aluminium and stainless steel fabricated solutions
In total, the project delivered:
- 1,300 sqm of steel and aluminium grating
- 600 stair treads
- Over 2,000 lineal metres of stainless steel handrail components
All products were manufactured locally across Weldlok’s Australian facilities, ensuring consistent quality, shorter lead times, and complete control over fabrication and compliance.
Supporting a Landmark Project for Queensland’s Resources Industry
BHP’s Hay Point operations are one of the world’s largest metallurgical coal export facilities, and the successful delivery of Shiploader SLS2 required precision, reliability, and close collaboration.
Weldlok’s ability to engineer customised solutions, meet strict compliance standards, and manufacture at scale played a vital role in ensuring Civmec and BHP received products built to withstand the harsh marine environment for decades to come.
