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State of Origin Giveaway!

Enjoy Game 3 of the State of Origin on us! Simply sign up to use our services at the 2017 Mining Electrical Safety Conference in July. Not only will you get the best service offering in the industry, but we’ll also give you two free tickets to the game! N.B. Minimum job service spend (not … Read more

Mt Isa Testing & Calibration Trip

We are pleased to announce that we now service the Mt. Isa region every three months through our partnership with Haymans Electrical – Mt Isa. The regular presence of our experienced, technician, Wayne Wicks, ensures that customers in the area are able to maintain the highest level of compliance. In addition to this, we work with a … Read more

INCIDENT REPORT: Suspected Arc Flash Injuries

News coming out of JBS Meatworks in Dinmore (QLD), suggests that an arc flash has occurred on the weekend that has injured three workers. Although mainstream media reports are notoriously unreliable for specific details of electrical incidents, a report in the Sunday Mail confirms three workers were burnt as a result of an ‘electrical explosion’. … Read more

Interpreting Test and Calibration Reports

Article courtesy of Master Calibrators Australia. One of the more common questions that we get asked in regards to Calibration and HV Testing is how to interpret the reports and certificates issued. Reporting is perhaps equally as important as the actual testing or calibration procedure. It isn’t just a legal requirement, but good work practice … Read more

EMERGENCY TEMPORARY OFFICE CLOSURE

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie has made its way down to Brisbane, and due to the severe weather warnings currently being issued, our Head Office will be closed from midday AEST today (Thursday). We plan to reopen tomorrow (Friday), however will be at the mercy of the weather. We will keep you posted. We will have a … Read more

Meet the Team – Jeremy White

1.     What is your MTC region? Australia – but home is currently Melbourne 2.     What is your favourite hobby? Playing with my son 3.     What is your favourite sporting team? Hawks – Football…..proper Football. 4.   You win $5 Million, what do you do next? Porsche, personal trainer and pay off my parents mortgage (and mine) 5.     If you could … Read more

Can’t I just Calibrate Myself?

Article courtesy of: Master Calibrators Australia In some parts of the electrical industry, there is a misunderstanding that a meter check using a check box can be deemed as a calibration, be considered equivalent to a full calibration, or even replace calibrations. This document has been put together to show why this not true, and … Read more

Do I have to Calibrate?

Article Courtesy of: Master Calibrators Australia  Most instruments are typically subjected to some fairly rough treatment — bouncing around in the vehicle, dropped on site, knocked against hard objects, etc. Even if they’re treated carefully and not knocked about, changes in ambient temperatures, humidity levels and deteriorating component tolerances will cause a shift in any … Read more

Meet the Team – Graeme Hill

What is your MTC region? New Zealand What is your favourite hobby? Sailing followed closely by surfing What is your favourite sporting team? All Blacks You win $5 Million, what do you do next? Travel. Invest to grow more wealth. If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Be in more than 1 … Read more