GF Engineering… 40 years later

GF Engineering was established in 1973 with a focus to provide excellence in stainless steel, carbon

and exotic pipe fabrication.

In 1999 we established our ISO 9001 accreditation and ISO 3834 pt:2 in 2010. Our commitment

was to provide a comprehensive range of specialist pipe fabrication services to the Oil, Gas,

Chemical, Power Generation and Mining markets within Western Australia.

In 2000, we developed proven specialist welding expertise in carbon steels, stainless steels

and exotic steels such as Titanium, Inconel, ST/ST Duplex’s, Copper Nickel, Etc. We were

now recognised as becoming Western Australia’s premium pipe fabricator developing an

understanding on all aspects of piping requirements relating to oil refining, chemical

processing, power, steam and multi class pressure vessels. It wasn’t long after our ISO

accreditation that we converted to Orbital TIG. These welding units are specialised and

designed for maximum production and efficiency over a large range of complex welding

procedures. Their operators are qualified against the welding procedure specification to

ensure an ongoing high standard of quality and expertise is maintained.

Quality

We have always recognised the importance for a standalone QA and QC department to

represents strict compliance and quality control with ISO 9001. We also developed our

unique numbering system to inspect and register all delivered materials for permanent

traceability throughout the fabrication process.

Our certified inspectors continually monitor each phase of the job in real time to ensure

strict guidelines are met in accordance with ISO 9001 & 3834 certification. We integrate

the monitoring into all phases of the process to ensure the job is regularly checked from the

beginning through to successful completion.

All fabrication, materials, inspections procedures, testing methods and surface treatment

documentation is compiled into a final MDR. Our QA/QC manager will ensure your work is

systematically collated to certify your order is supplied with all the correct and appropriate

documentation. We’re very proud of our reputation and the reason why quality is something

we will never compromise, regardless of the competition.

Super Duplex Spooling - Woodside Rankin hook-up

Safety

Safety is paramount for all our employees. We have a detailed and comprehensive

safety, health, environment and management program to ensure everyone is kept

safe.

We are fully committed to the safety of our employees to ensure all procedures

comply with the current legislation and/or standards. The direction and leadership of

management will always insist that every job can be done safely.

Each employee and contractor recognises the care, responsibilities and obligations to

work safe. We believe all injuries are preventable, so regular toolbox meetings and

safety audits are a way of life to ensure everyone goes home safe.

Safety is paramount for all GF

Engineering employees.

Full Safety, Health, Environment and

Management System

Regular audited safety inspections.

Monthly Tool Box meetings.

Safety representative on the workshop

floor.

Occupational health & safety weekly

meeting.

• Experienced team – continuous QA/QC implementation.

• Proven, reliable and full traceability system.

• Unique Material Identification.

• Our MDR’s are concise, accurate and complete.

• Clients can be confident that all MDR/documentation are specific to your needs.

• Full in-house document control to support our QA/QC.

• Total professional presentation.

Biannual internal and surveillance audits (SAI Global). Our current quality

system provides streamlined fabrication for greater control, accuracy and

efficiency. We’re all about Quality, our reports, systems and MDR’s is

textbook perfect.

Quality Assurance – Quality Control – Quality Performance

We integrate and monitor all areas of the fabrication process from the beginning, right

through the job until successful completion. Every job is documented, from the moment

material is receipted into our facility through to final MDR. We’re very proud of our

reputation and why quality is something we will never compromise, regardless of the

competition. We’re a committed team with long term serving employees who are all true

experts in their own field.

TIG

Quality and Performance

The superior quality of these welds after set up ensures a 99.9% success rate is achieved

resulting in a superb finish.

“These machines produce a flawless bead which is pleasing to the eye. The appearance of the weld after

surface treatment will produce an outstanding finish which more than satisfies the demands of any visual

inspection”.

The Orbital TIG is pre-programmed to stay

within the parameters of the approved welding

procedure such as wire speed, amps, voltage

and travel speed. All these are controlled and

suitable for all materials and wall thicknesses.

We are now regarded as one of the most

accomplished pipe fabricator in Australia using

orbital TIG and offering specialised services

throughout the various industries.

“Welding technology at its very best.

When quality counts, GF Engineering delivers

outstanding results every time”.

Specialist Instrumentation piping

using the Orbital TIG

piping ranging from ⅛ inch – ¾ inch.

We have formed many new variations

of instrument piping and also refitted

old for new into a variety of

applications.

We have always been at the forefront of any project, so our commitment is to ensure we

support our customers best interests. Our experienced site team of supervisors,

pipefitters and welders all comply with site regulations, permits and safety meetings. All

site based personnel are GF Engineering experienced employees.

In most cases, the majority of the pre-fabrication work usually takes place at our

workshop in Naval Base depending on the type and configuration of the job. Although we

are specialised, we’re also diverse and fabricate a variety of modules, pipe spools,

structural components, complete skids packages, plate work, handrails, stairs, bollards,

pressure vessels class 1,2 & 3, tanks and other complex configurations.

Site Installation Service

Pressure Vessel, Tank and Piping SpecialistASME IX - AS4041 Class 1 - AS1210 - API650

EMERGENCY BREAKDOWN SERVICE

Having the capability of two shifts allows greater versatility to

schedule and prioritise jobs. If breakdowns occur, we can consult,

design, measure, fabricate and install the item promptly pending the

size and complexity of the scope. We are also able to supply

qualified welders to clients for specialised repairs or services.

Our unique capability to respond quickly to breakdowns has

delighted many clients over the years with our ability to genuinely

save costs and reduce lost productivity.

Night shift

Standard Inclusion

There’s not too many fabrication shops that can offer a quick turnaround. We

operate a night shift 5 times per week to overlap our day shift. Our ability to

offer a night shift without penalties is a great advantage if you are in need of

an urgent requirement or to meet a specific end date.

Specialist Fabrication and Welding

We specialise in the fabrication and welding of all types steels such as carbon, stainless,

duplex, super duplex, Inconel, titanium, copper nickel, hastelloy and other exotics.

In 2003, we recognised the importance to establish a standalone QA and QC department to ensure strict compliance and control with ISO 9001. All inward materials are assigned a unique number for permanent traceability.

Today, all MDR documentation is comprehensive but can also be custom designed to suit the buyer’s needs.

Our in-house QA/QC manager will ensure your work is systematically documented with all the appropriate documentation in full on time..

Quality Structural Mechanical Piping Experts

Our level of quality, competence and experience speaks

for itself upon inspection.

It takes a lot of experience and understanding to

achieve a level of trust, confidence and support. We

have developed exceptional skills over the last 40

years. We’ve managed to retain long serving

employees who pass on and share their knowledge of

specialist skills to other trades and apprentices.

In addition to our piping expertise, our understanding on

combining structural quality is no different. In addition,

we also manufacture heavy and light structures, chutes,

conveyor trestles, pipe supports, hand rails, bollards,

stairs, plate work and a myriad of other complex

configurations.

In addition to standard stainless and carbon steels, customers recognise our exotic ability and

consistently rank us among one of the top Western Australian pipe fabrication companies.

With over 220 weld procedures and years of combined experience, we provide genuine cost

savings to customers.

Exotics

Duplex, Super Duplex, Inconel, Copper Nickel, Hastelloy, Titanium

Our integrity, reliability and project execution comes from years of

proven experience. We have built our reputation as one of the best

and preferred piping fabricators in Western Australia.

Skid Assemblies

Experience and Quality

We understand the business

Proficiency

Our Orbital TIG machine

delivers high precision

technology.

One of the main attributes of

Orbital TIG welding is its

considerable operating

stability.

The highly variable welding

parameters ensure precise

continuous control of the

result.

Superb results every time.

Superior Quality

Proficiency and Expertise

Our level of expertise derives from years of experience. We have managed to retain our

best tradespeople to deliver outstanding results. Our commitment is to ensure you are

100% satisfied. We stand by our quality, knowledge and service.

We have an extensive reputation supplying to strict procedural requirements on

large projects in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industries. Our inspectors are

highly experienced and can identify all aspects of fabrication from structural

suitability through to corrosion assessment.

We also fabricate many variations of cladding alternatives.

Press Fit Specialists

Did you know we also provide a press-fit fabrication

service with several options to choose from. We can

design and fabricate as new or repair and/or refurbish to

save costs.

Our press-fit tool produces a flawless join resulting in an

outstanding finish. We have the experience and tooling

required to offer a one-stop shop along with a fully

functional machine shop and testing facility.

Our process satisfies the demands of any visual

inspection prior to static hydro testing. We work to

exacting tolerances to stay within the parameters of the

procedure. All our operators work in unison within a

controlled quality environment to assure our clients

receive a superior end product.

Benefits of to press-fit:

There is no heat affected areas associated with this

process

The tube reaches its structural and pressure integrity

immediately.

Easier to repair than most welded counterparts

GF has a modest tooling range suitable for most

applications

Experienced personnel

Versatile, quick with accuracy

GF Engineering is regarded as one of the most accomplished

pipe fabricator in Western Australia using a variety of

techniques to more specialised services throughout the

various resource markets.

The tubes are expanded into a pre-determined recess

into the tube sheets. Once in position the tubes are

expanded in unison to provide an even protrusion of

symmetrical tubes. From here the tubes are finished

off with another special tool. The end result is a perfect

display of even tubes to exacting tolerances.

There is no substitute for quality with GF Engineering.

All finished items go through our unique material

identification process, inspection; testing and final

check to assure the final product meets all the

specification requirements.

Carbon Steel Tubes and Tube sheet

Expanding Process

Finished

Press Fit Specialists

Copper Nickel Tubes and Naval Brass

Press Fit Specialists

Infrastructure and Processing Facilities

Well equipped to take on all types

of project work or regular

maintenance servicing

agreements.

By keeping many of our services

in house, it allows greater control

to manage our quality, production

time and final delivery date.

“We have managed to stay in the Oil, Gas, Mining, Chemical, Power and Water

business for over 40 years. We have dedicated long serving skilled people who are

proud of their expertise and ability.

Everyone at GF Engineering is a team player, everyone follows a process to deliver

outstanding results on-time, every time”

Quality + Compliance = Contentment

Subsea + Oil & Gas + Power Stations + Off-Shore + Chemical + Mining + Water + Industrial + Pressure Vessels

Machine Shop

Fully functional machine shop

Precision machining

Clam shell cutter

Bandsaws

Radial Drills Milling machines

Boring machines

Lathes

Large swing diameter lathes

Borers

Custom machining

Previous Site Works

Gorgon Project – Barrow Island – WAPET Landing – 65K & 110K Fuel Farms. LCT, LBW &

Bob’s Beach fuel unloading lines. Workshop fabrication & installation.

Previous Site Works

Gorgon Project – Barrow Island - Area 3 , TWTS & Area 19C piping. Fabrication & Installation

Previous Site Works

Rio Tinto – Cape Lambert– Loco refuelling station. Fabrication & Installation

Previous Site Works

Dyno Nobel – Ammonium Nitrate Plant – Port Hedland. Fabrication & Installation.

Packing and Preserving

We are well known to go to great lengths to satisfy our customers. Completed

orders are properly protected, carefully arranged and packed. The presentation

upon delivery is remarkable and continues to delight many clients who appreciate

this standard inclusion

Protective Packing – another standard inclusion

We are one of those companies insisting that all completed work is properly

prepared for transport and alleviates the possibility of damage .You know when

GF’s material has arrived on site; it stands out above the rest.

Certification

ISO 9001 and ISO 3834 Pt2

Stainless

workshop

Carbon

workshop

Machine

Shop

Exotics

workshop

OFFICE

Laydown 9100m2

Massive laydown area

Total area 12000 m2

Car Park

Total segregated workshops

Our Premises

Current Works

Currently GF Engineering are fabricating directly to the client for the below projects:

Wheatstone - Fabrication Services: Train 1 & Train 2 (ISBL, OSBL & Domgas)

Wheatstone - Offshore Hookup.

Gorgon Project - Fabrication services - piping & structural.

Workshop fabrication for

Wheatstone onshore

Workshop fabrication for

Wheatstone offshore