13-02-2026
This week’s post is a bit left field, but it’s something that causes more confusion than it probably should.
Every so often we get a call from a customer who’s just installed a machine and it doesn’t seem to be behaving properly — motors running the wrong way, no hydraulic pressure, no coolant flow, or a CNC machine throwing an alarm that doesn’t really point to anything obvious. In a lot of cases, the machine is actually fine and the issue turns out to be incorrect phase rotation at the power supply.
To help save time, frustration, and unnecessary downtime, we’ve put together a short, practical guide on checking three-phase rotation. It applies to both conventional and CNC machines and explains what to look for before assuming there’s a fault with the machine itself.
Click here to download the procedure
06-02-2026
A quick update on our activities this week
We regularly receive emails and phone calls from customers looking to sell machinery. In some cases, for practical reasons, we don’t purchase these machines straight away. This can be due to space constraints, the physical size or weight of the machine, or handling and transport considerations. Even so, we’re often still aware of these machines and can discuss them with interested buyers.
As a result, we’re currently aware of a number of machines that may be available, even though they’re not formally advertised or listed for sale at this stage.
The photos below show a selection of machines we’re aware of and are being shared to gauge interest. If something catches your eye, let us know and we can provide further details, confirm availability, and discuss whether it may be suitable for your application.
Not all opportunities come through standard listings, and in many cases it’s enquiry that starts the conversation rather than a formal advertisement.
We buy and sell used engineering machinery and can assist with inspections and freight Australia-wide if required.
30-01-2026
A lot of what we do happens long before a machine is ever listed or talked about. There’s a fair bit of background work — checking, measuring, running machines, and thinking through the details — that most people never see, but it’s what makes the difference in the end.
This week has mostly been about doing those checks properly, answering the less obvious questions, and making sure customers have enough information to feel confident in their decision — not just a price and a spec sheet.
That means taking the time to run machines, inspect wear where it actually matters, and explain what we’re seeing in plain language. It also means sorting out the practical side early — power requirements, access, loading, and freight — so there are no surprises once things move ahead.
We’re always upfront about what we know and what we don’t. Used machinery isn’t new, and pretending otherwise doesn’t help anyone. Spending the extra time at the start usually saves time, cost, and frustration later on.
If you’re looking at used machinery and want clear, straightforward information rather than sales talk, you’re welcome to get in touch or drop in during business hours.
For anyone interested, we’re now also sharing a short weekly update on Facebook covering what we’ve been working on behind the scenes — please click here to take a look.
