Our Capabilities

Bard Engineering takes pride in being an Australian-owned & operated company. Our presence extends to four locations across Australia: Brisbane & Mackay in Queensland, Rutherford in New South Wales, & Forrestdale in Perth. Our primary focus revolves around designing & manufacturing service & water modules for mine sites nationwide. Additionally, we provide repair services, refurbishments for all makes & models of service & water modules, in-house testing & repairs, field & site services, site audits, as well as commissioning & installations.

Bard Capabilities

Driven by a commitment to delivering superior quality, we prioritize providing expert customer service while consistently prioritizing the health & safety of our team.

Additionally, we remain dedicated to minimizing our environmental impact.

Our quality control adheres to Australian standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 45001, & ISO 14001.

Engineering & Drafting

In our main office, the Engineering & Drafting department boasts a team with the expertise, experience, & facilities needed to engineer & fabricate custom equipment tailored to your specifications.

Our in-house staff possesses practical experience in mechanical, hydraulic, & electrical engineering skills, crucial for the development of specialized fixed & mobile equipment.

Engineering& Drafting Facility

Engineering & Drafting Facility

Spacious specialized engineering facilities
Utilising SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software
Adhering to applicable Australian & International standards
Securing internal & external certifications
Proficient in SOLIDWORKS 3D design & drafting
Expertise in hydraulic & electrical systems design
Specialized project engineering & management
Capability for reverse engineering of specialized equipment
Development of prototypes

Fabrication Facilities

With a collective factory floor area spanning 5278 m2 across our four branches, we have the capacity to serve all territories.

Experienced & certified trade professionals
Lifting capability of up to 15 tonnes
Overhead cranes ranging from 5 to 80 tonnes
Welding proficiency in TIG, MIG, & FCW
Specialized pipe welding for diverse applications
Implementing a comprehensive Q&A procedure
1 x 1000 tonne x 4.5m L Press
1 x 1000 tonne x 7.5m L Press
1 x 500 tonne x 3m L Press
3.8m wide x 300mm L x 32mm Plate Press

Welding Facilities

Designated welding areas
Skilled & certified welding personnel
Supervised by qualified professionals
Implemented Q&A protocols
Utilizing services from a Non-Destructive Testing Organization
Proficient in structural welding
Capable of working with stainless steel, aluminium, & higher tensile alloys
MIG, TIG, FLUX-Cored & Manual Arc Welding

Shot Blasting & Painting Facilities

Certified trade personnel
Two exclusive shot blasting facilities:

Two specialized painting booths:

Incorporated dust extraction & shot recycling feature

1 x Shot Blast Booth 17m x 10m x 8m
1 x Shot Blast Booth 6m x 12m x 10m

1 x Paint Booth 17m x 10m x 8m
1 x Paint Booth 6m x 12m x 10m

Manufacturing Facility

Certified mechanical fitting professionals
Skilled auto-electrical personnel
State-of-the-art equipment & overhead cranes available at the Mackay location
Subassembly bay
Utilizing Contactor Services for;

Laser Cutting
Metal Processing
Powder Coating
Painting & Corrosion Protection

Machining Facility

Lathes (CNC Manual)

Mazak Integrex 300 – 5 axis Machining Centre – 350mm Chuck Capacity / 1500mm L
Okuma LB45 – With Live Tooling - 3 Axis Turning Centre – 500mm Chuck Capacity / 1800mm L
Okuma LB25 – With live Tooling - 3 Axis Turning Centre – 400mm Chuck Capacity / 300mm L
Okuma LB300 – 3 Axis Turning Centre – 320mm Chuck Capacity / 400mm
Okuma LB3000 Space Turn Bar Feeder with 75mm Y Axis & Dual Spindle - 80mm Chuck Capacity / 1200mm L
Okuma LB3000 Space Turn with Robot Arm loader, 75mm Y Axis & Dual Spindle - 320mm Chuck Capacity
Okuma LB4000 With Live Tooling - 380mm Chuck Capacity / 1000mm L
Victor Taichung Vturn 40 – 3 Axis Turning Centre – 450mm Chuck Capacity / 2100mm
x2 Microweily 1500 Programmable Lathe – MAX 300mm Chuck Capacity / 1000mm L
Microweily Lathe - 510mm Chuck Capacity / 6000mm L