Projects Completed
Metres of cable used
PLCs programmed
Unique clients
The Metroid Promise
Best Technical Support
- Lifetime free Tech support
- Immediate access to helpful and experienced engineers
- Over 2000 projects completed in the last 10 years
With electrical engineering in the blood for the past 5 generations, Metroid’s engineers love helping people solve technical problems.
We maintain a vast and secure database of the thousands of past project files, so that even years later, we can pull up project details and photos within seconds and provide immediate and helpful support – free of charge.
Fastest Response
- Fast detailed proposals
- Short design & build leadtimes
- Fast commissioning
Finally a board builder that jumps when you say jump.
Whether it’s a quote next morning, a board built in record time, tech support from an engineer within 20 seconds or commissioning completed in 2 days instead of 2 weeks, Metroid is the partner you can rely on to help keep your tight project schedule on track.
Right First Time
- Complete scope done inhouse
- Full control of process
- Guaranteed quality and on-time delivery
Electrical and mechanical cabinet design, laser cutting, cabinet fabrication, powdercoating, wiring, testing, programming.
It’s all inhouse and under one roof – we have full control of the process, guaranteeing quality and on-time delivery.
WHO IS METROID?
Founded in 1993, Metroid is an Aussie family business, specialising in design, construction, programming and commissioning of industrial electrical control systems.
Currently around 40 staff, we have a passionate team of engineers, electricians, apprentices, project managers, programmers, software developers, tradespeople, managers and administration staff and we’re on a mission to become the world’s best control board builder.
THE PROCESS
Estimating
Experienced engineers dedicated to providing detailed and accurate tender and project costings within 24-48 hours.
Design & Approval
Expert design team with many years’ experience on a very wide range of challenging projects.
Cabinet Manufacture & Powdercoating
Full inhouse sheetmetal manufacturing including lasercutting, folding, welding and powdercoating.
Assembly & Wiring
All switchboards wired by skilled electricians and apprentices, using our proprietary wiring automation systems.
PLC, HMI, Scada Programming
Team of experienced programmmers who take the time to understand your process in order to get the software right, first time.
Quality Check & Functional Test
Thorough factory testing prior to despatch means time and money saved in commissioning.
Commissioning & Technical Support
Experienced engineers who love providing immediate technical support and troubleshooting.
INDUSTRIES
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Typical Projects
Sino iron – Desalination Plant
Location
Cape Preston, Western Australia
Description
Main motor control centre for a packaged desalination plant
Features
Type-tested Form 3b enclosure, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC and panel PC running CitectSCADA, Designed and built to Sino Iron specifications.
Scope
Design, construction, PLC and SCADA programming, onsite and remote commissioning and integration
Harvey Water
Location
Albemarle, WA
Description
Motor Control Centre for a Water Treatment Plant
Features
Form 2bi, 7 pumps on VSDs, 10+ pumps on Soft Starters / DOL, 20+ dosing pumps, 300+ IOs on Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC, 10" Panel View Plus HMI, Managed Ethernet Switch, FOBOT
Scope
Design, construction, PLC/HMI programming and remote commissioning
East Keilor Leisure Centre
Location
East Keilor, Victoria
Description
Motor control centre for a leisure centre pool filtration system (includes a 50m, 25m, spa, program and learn to swim pools, and an aquaplay
Features
13 pumps on VSDs, 10+ pumps on DOL, 280+ IOs on a Siemens S7-1200 PLC, 4G Remote monitoring access
Scope
Design, construction, PLC/HMI programming, and commissioning
Kutubu Mine
Location
Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
Description
Switchboard for a potable water treatment plant
Features
Form 4a, Fault level of 50kA for 3 seconds, Type tested design, Arc Flash containment, Arc flash study conducted. 3 x pumps on VSDs, 2 x pumps on DOL, 2 x UF skids, 10 x dosing pumps
Scope
Design, construction, and testing
Sundrop Desalination Plant
Location
Port Augusta, SA
Description
Control panel for a desalination plant that's part of a 20-hectare greenhouse
Features
Form 3bih segregation, Power control for 14 externally mounted VSD's, 3 x pumps on DOL, Schneider PLC, Schneider Magelis 12" HMI
Scope
Design, construction, and testing
IGO Nova RO MCC
Location
Fraser Range, WA
Description
Motor Control Centre for RO Water Treatment Plant
Features
Form 3bih, 10 x Pumps on VSD's Rittal RiLine power distribution system, Advanced load Flow, Short circuit study, Harmonic study
Scope
Design, construction, and testing
Contact Us
244 Woodward Rd, Bendigo VIC 3555