Industry
Industrial / Urea Manufacturing
Location
Pilbara, Western Australia
Client
A Major International Engineering Contractor
Build Program
17 Weeks
The Challenge
A major international engineering contractor was appointed to deliver wind indication systems for a large-scale urea manufacturing facility in Karratha, Western Australia — one of the most hostile operating environments on the planet.
The project demanded seven complete Illuminated Wind Direction Indicator (IWDI) assemblies, each engineered to withstand Wind Region D, Terrain Category 2 — Australia's most extreme cyclonic wind classification. Beyond the environmental extremes, the project required compliance with stringent international engineering standards, extensive documentation for third-party inspection, and coordination between engineering teams in Perth, Singapore, and the project site.
Key Requirements
- CASA MOS 139 Illuminated Wind Direction Indicators with dual lighting
- Anti-Static Windsocks rated for Zone 2 hydrocarbon environments
- Wind Region D, Category 2 structural engineering
- Plascoat PPA 571 advanced polymer anti-corrosion coating
- Verified electrical continuity across all hinged Pole sections
- Full engineering certification from ISO 9001 accredited consultancy
- Comprehensive NDT, PMI, and material certificate documentation
What We Supplied
Engineering Highlights
- Heavier gauge steel Poles with reinforced baseplates for Wind Region D compliance
- Multi-step Plascoat PPA 571 anti-corrosion process — linishing, disassembly, coating, rebalancing
- 300A tin-coated copper earth straps bridging hinged Pole sections for Zone 2 environments
- Specialist anti-static Windsock fabric with conductive properties for urea manufacturing
- Three distinct foundation scenarios — concrete pad, soil footing, steel structure mounting
- NDT reports, PMI testing, material certificates, and photographic records throughout
Outcome
All seven complete IWDI assemblies were custom manufactured, fully pre-wired, electrically tested to AS3000, and Plascoat-coated within the agreed 17-week production schedule. The complete order — including 14 spare Windsocks, 28 spare LED luminaires, and 7 spare obstacle beacons — was assembled, palletised, and prepared for final inspection at our supplier's facility in Perth.
This project demonstrates Windsocks Australia's capability to deliver complex, large-scale wind indication systems for the most demanding industrial environments — coordinating with international engineering teams and meeting stringent inspection regimes.
Project at a Glance
7
Complete IWDI Systems
Region D
Cyclonic wind rating
17 Weeks
Custom build program
Anti-Static
Zone 2 rated Windsocks
Why Windsocks Australia?
- Australian manufacturer with deep engineering capability
- Proven track record in cyclonic environments
- Collaborative approach with international engineering teams
- Comprehensive documentation and inspection support
- End-to-end project management from design to delivery
About Windsocks Australia
Australia's leading manufacturer of industrial Windsock systems. Designed, engineered and assembled in Australia for the harshest environments — from offshore platforms to remote mining and LNG facilities.
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